Central Railway RRC CR Apprentice Bharti 2026: Apply Now for 51 Slots!

Great news for ITI pass candidates! The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) has released a fresh notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2026. If you want to get trained in the Indian Railways and secure a 20% quota in future Level-1 (Group D) jobs, this is your chance. This recruitment is specifically for various clusters including Mumbai, Pune, Bhusawal, and Solapur.

What are the Important Dates for RRC CR Recruitment?

The online application window is already open. Make sure you complete your registration before the server gets busy in the final days. Here is the schedule you need to remember:

How Many Vacancies are Available?

For this specific drive, there are a total of 51 slots available. These are supplementary vacancies across different workshops and units. Here is a quick look at the trade-wise distribution:

• Stenographer (Hindi/English): Available in Mumbai, Pune, Bhusawal, and Solapur clusters.
• Fitter (Engineering): Solapur Cluster.
• Mason: Solapur Cluster.
• Mechanic (Refrigeration & AC): Solapur Cluster.

Tip: Always check the detailed notification to see which unit has the most seats for your specific trade before applying.

Who is Eligible to Apply for Railway Apprentice?

The eligibility for Railway Apprentice is very simple, but you must have the documents ready to prove it. Even 1% less marks in 10th can lead to rejection.

• Educational Qualification: You must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• Technical Qualification: An ITI Certificate in the relevant trade is compulsory. Both NCVT and SCVT certificates are now accepted (as per the latest corrigendum).
• Age Limit: You should be between 15 to 24 years old as of 10 March 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years extra, and OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation. PwBD candidates get 10 years.

What is the Selection Process and Salary?

There is no written exam and no interview for this job. Selection is purely done on Merit basis. The RRC will calculate your average marks from 10th class and ITI to prepare the final list. If two people have the same marks, the older person gets priority.

Stipend: During the 1-year training, you will receive a monthly stipend of approx Rs. 9,600. Please note that Railway does not provide any hostel or stay facility; you have to manage it yourself.

How to Apply Online for Central Railway Apprentice?

Follow these steps to fill the form correctly on the official portal:

1. Visit the official RRC CR website: [www.rrccr.com](https://www.rrccr.com).
2. Click on the link for "Apprentice Selection 2025-26".
3. Register using your Aadhaar number, Mobile number, and Email ID.
4. Fill your personal details and upload scanned copies of your 10th marksheet and ITI certificate.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 (SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates are Exempted from fee).
6. Submit the form and take a printout.

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