The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway (NCR), has released a recruitment notification to engage Act Apprentices for the training year 2026-27. A total of 1,853 Apprentice slots were originally notified under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Organisation: Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC NCR)
- Post Name: Act Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 1,853 Posts
- Training Year: 2026-27
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: 8 July 2026
- Extended Last Date: 31 August 2026
- Official Website: RRC NCR
The originally notified total is 1,853 slots, while additional trades were added later. The revised total number of slots has not been separately specified in the available notification information.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10th Class / Matriculation / SSC or its equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
Candidates must also possess an ITI Certificate / National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT recognised by the Government of India.
The ITI qualification in the relevant trade is mandatory.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 15 years old.
The maximum age is below 24 years as of 7 July 2026.
Age relaxation is applicable as follows:
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
- OBC Candidates: 3 years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as per the applicable Government rules
Application Fee
The application fee for General, OBC and EWS candidates is ₹100.
SC, ST, PwBD and all female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
The fee, wherever applicable, must be paid online through the application portal.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of a merit list prepared using marks obtained in the 10th examination and the relevant ITI trade.
Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be called for:
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
There is no written examination or interview for the Apprentice selection.
How to Apply
Candidates should visit the official RRC NCR website and read the recruitment notification carefully.
Create or use a valid personal email ID and complete the online registration process for Act Apprentice engagement.
Fill in the required personal, educational, and ITI qualification details. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee, if applicable.
After checking all details carefully, submit the application online before 31 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Candidates should keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Important Links:
- Official Notification: Download the notification.
- For the Apply Link: APPLY ONLINE
Important Note
This recruitment is for Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and is not a permanent Railway job. Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee regular employment in Indian Railways.
Candidates should carefully check the revised notification and ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions before applying.
