Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has invited online applications for engagement of 2,861 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the 2026-27 training year. Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 was issued on 3 November 2026. The online application window opened on 3 November and will close at 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026. The vacancies are distributed across Central Railway clusters and units in trades including Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist and other designated trades.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway |
|---|---|
| Notification number | RRC/CR/AA/2026 |
| Notification date | 3 November 2026 |
| Training engagement | Act Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total slots | 2,861 |
| Application start | 3 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date | 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Minimum qualification | Class 10 / Matriculation with at least 50% aggregate marks and relevant ITI trade certificate |
| Application mode | Online |
| Selection | Merit based on Matriculation and ITI marks, followed by document and medical verification |
| Training period | Generally one year, depending on the trade shown in the notification |
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