RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1853 Vacancies | Stipend as per Rules

RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1853 Vacancies | Stipend as per Rules | Apply Online Last Date 07 August 2026

Last date to Apply 7 August 2026

Introduction - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Cell North Central Railway (RRC NCR) has announced Notification No. RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026 dated 07 July 2026 for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 1853 slots are available across divisions and workshops including Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi, HQ, TMC/Line, and Jhansi Workshop. The apprenticeship training period will be one year, with stipend paid as per rules governed by the Railway Board and State Government.

Eligible candidates who have passed 10th/SSC with minimum 50% marks and hold ITI certificates in relevant trades can apply online between 08 July 2026 and 07 August 2026. Selection will be based purely on merit, calculated from average marks in 10th and ITI, without any written exam or interview. This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for ITI graduates to gain practical training and certification under NCVT.

Job Overview - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Recruiting Body	Railway Recruitment Cell North Central Railway
Notification No.	RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026
Total Vacancies	1853
Posts	Act Apprentices (various trades)
Job Type	Apprenticeship Training
Training Period	1 Year

Salary Structure - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stipend	As per rules governed by Railway Board & State Government

Important Dates - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Application Start	08 July 2026
Application End	07 August 2026
Exam / DV Schedule	To be notified on official website

Vacancy Details - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
UR	703
SC	296
ST	226
OBC	514
EWS	114
Total	1853

North Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Division Wise

Division / Workshop	Total Vacancies
Prayagraj (PRYJ) Division	703
Jhansi (JHS) Division	514
Agra (AGC) Division	296
Jhansi Workshop (JHS)	226
Track Machine Line / HQ	82
Head Quarter / NCR / Prayagraj	32
Total	1853 Posts

Application Fee - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Female	No Fee

Important Links - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download official notification PDF
Apply Online	Submit application form online
Official Website	Visit official portal
Join WhatsApp	Get instant updates on WhatsApp
Join Telegram	Get instant updates on Telegram

Eligibility Criteria - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Age Limit	15–24 years as on 07 July 2026 (Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen)
Education	10th/SSC with 50% marks + ITI certificate in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

Documents Required - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

10th Mark Sheet & Certificate: Proof of educational qualification and date of birth. Must be issued by a recognized board.
ITI Certificate & Mark Sheets: Consolidated ITI mark sheet of all semesters and National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade.
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC): Valid certificate in Central Government format. OBC candidates must also provide Non-Creamy Layer certificate for 2026–27.
EWS Certificate (if applicable): Income & Asset Certificate issued by competent authority as per Government norms.
PwBD Certificate (if applicable): Disability certificate issued by a Medical Board with specialist in the relevant field, strictly as per prescribed format.
Recent Photograph: Passport-size color photo (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm), taken within one month, JPG/JPEG format, 20–70 KB, clear front view without cap/sunglasses.
Signature: Scanned signature in running letters (not block/capital), JPG/JPEG format, 20–30 KB.
Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable): Discharge certificate or Serving certificate for candidates applying under Ex-servicemen quota.

How to Apply - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Visit the official website www.rrcpryj.org.
Step 2: Register using a valid personal email ID and active mobile number. Ensure both remain active throughout the recruitment process.
Step 3: Fill in personal details including Aadhaar number, PAN, educational qualifications, ITI trade, and division/workshop preferences carefully.
Step 4: Upload scanned copies of required documents (10th, ITI, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates, photo, signature).
Step 5: Pay the application fee online (₹100 for General/OBC; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates) via debit/credit card or net banking.
Step 6: Review all details carefully before final submission. Once submitted, download and save the application form for future reference.

Selection Procedure - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Merit-Based Selection: No written exam or interview. Selection is purely based on merit.
Marks Calculation: Average of percentage marks obtained in 10th (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI examination, with equal weightage.
Tiebreaker Rules: If two candidates have the same marks, preference is given to the older candidate. If age is also same, the one who passed 10th earlier will be considered first.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted at 1.5 times the number of notified vacancies for document verification.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates and medical fitness certificate in prescribed format.
Medical Fitness: Candidates must be declared medically fit by a Government-authorized doctor (not below Assistant Surgeon rank).
Final Merit List: Prepared unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise based on descending order of marks.
Standby List: Issued to fill vacancies arising due to absentees, medically unfit, or rejected candidates.

Exam Pattern - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Mode	No written exam; merit-based selection
Criteria	Average marks of 10th & ITI

Job Location - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Training will be conducted at divisions/workshops of North Central Railway including Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi, HQ, TMC/Line, and Jhansi Workshop.

FAQs - RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. What is the total number of vacancies?

There are 1853 Act Apprentice slots across various trades in North Central Railway.

2. What is the eligibility age limit?

Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years as on 07 July 2026. Relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen.

3. What educational qualifications are required?

Applicants must have passed 10th/SSC with minimum 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.

4. What is the application start and end date?

Applications open on 08 July 2026 and close on 07 August 2026.

5. How can I apply?

Applications must be submitted online only via the official website www.rrcpryj.org.

6. Is there an application fee?

Yes, Rs. 100/- for General/OBC candidates. No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Female applicants.

7. What is the selection procedure?

Selection is based on merit, calculated from average marks in 10th and ITI. No written exam or interview.

8. What is the training period?

The apprenticeship training period is one year.

9. What stipend will be provided?

Stipend will be paid as per rules governed by State Government and Railway Board.

10. What documents need to be uploaded?

Applicants must upload SSC mark sheet, ITI certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), EWS certificate, disability certificate, and a recent photograph and signature.

11. Where will the posting location be?

Training will be conducted at divisions/workshops of North Central Railway including Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi, HQ, TMC/Line, and Jhansi Workshop.

12. What happens after training completion?

Apprentices will receive a certificate of proficiency from NCVT. Employment in Railways is not guaranteed after training.