RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 –
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Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC),
North Central Railway (NCR), Prayagraj has released the RRC NCR Apprentice
Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of Act Apprentices for the
2026-27 training year. The original notification was issued under Zonal
Notification No. RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026 dated 07 July 2026 for
1,853 apprenticeship slots.
The online application process
started on 08 July 2026. Following the addition and revision of trades
through an official addendum, the application deadline has been extended to 31
August 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Eligible candidates who have passed
Class 10th/Matriculation with the prescribed marks and hold an ITI/NTC
certificate in the relevant trade can apply online through the RRC Prayagraj
website.
Overview
|
Particular |
Details |
|
Organization |
Railway
Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway |
|
Recruitment
Name |
RRC
NCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
|
Post
Name |
Act
Apprentice |
|
Original
Total Slots |
1,853 |
|
Training
Year |
2026-27 |
|
Notification
Number |
RRC/NCR/Act.
Apprentice 01/2026 |
|
Application
Mode |
Online |
|
Application
Start Date |
08
July 2026 |
|
Extended
Last Date |
31
August 2026 |
|
Job/Training
Location |
North
Central Railway Units |
|
Official
Website |
The official RRC Prayagraj website
lists the detailed notification dated 07 July 2026 and the subsequent addendum
dated 14 August 2026.
Important
Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification
Date |
07
July 2026 |
|
Online
Application Starts |
08
July 2026 |
|
Original
Last Date |
07
August 2026 |
|
Addendum
Issued |
14
August 2026 |
|
Extension
Notice |
15
August 2026 |
|
Extended
Last Date |
31
August 2026, 11:59 PM |
|
Exam
Date |
Not
Applicable |
|
Merit
List / DV Schedule |
To
Be Announced |
The original application deadline
was 07 August 2026. RRC NCR subsequently extended the application window to 31
August 2026 following the inclusion of additional trades/slots.
Application
Fee
|
Category |
Fee |
|
General
/ OBC / EWS |
₹100 |
|
SC
/ ST |
Nil |
|
PwBD |
Nil |
|
Female
Candidates |
Nil |
The applicable fee is to be paid
through the online application system. Candidates should check the official
notification and application portal for the payment instructions applicable to
them.
Vacancy
Details
The original RRC NCR Apprentice
Recruitment 2026 notification announced 1,853 training slots. The slots
were distributed among different NCR units and workshops.
The subsequent 14 August 2026
addendum introduced additional engineering-related trades, including Surveyor,
Mason (Building Construction), CAD-CAM Operator Cum Programmer, Sanitary
Hardware Fitter and Building Maintenance Technician.
Original
Unit-wise Distribution
|
Unit / Division |
Original Slots |
|
Prayagraj
Division |
703 |
|
Jhansi
Division |
514 |
|
Agra
Division |
296 |
|
Jhansi
Workshop |
226 |
|
Track
Machine Line / HQ |
82 |
|
HQ/NCR/Prayagraj |
32 |
|
Total |
1,853 |
Candidates should refer to the
latest official trade-wise and unit-wise vacancy information before selecting
their preferred options.
Educational
Qualification
Candidates applying for RRC NCR
Apprentice Recruitment 2026 should meet the prescribed educational and
technical requirements.
Required
Qualification
The relevant ITI trade must
correspond with the designated trade for which the candidate applies.
Trades
The recruitment covers multiple
designated trades, including trades such as:
The latest addendum specifically
confirms the inclusion of five additional trades.
Age
Limit
The prescribed age limit is:
Candidates should not have
completed 24 years of age as on 07 July 2026. Applicable relaxation is
available for eligible reserved categories as per the recruitment rules.
Age
Relaxation
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC/ST |
5
years |
|
OBC |
3
years |
|
PwBD |
10
years |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
As
per prescribed rules |
Candidates should carefully check
the official notification for the detailed conditions applicable to age
relaxation.
Salary
/ Stipend
The engagement is for apprenticeship
training, rather than a regular permanent railway post.
Stipend: As per the applicable
Apprenticeship/Railway rules.
The exact stipend amount is Not
Mentioned in Official Notification.
Candidates should also note that
apprenticeship engagement does not by itself guarantee permanent employment in
Indian Railways.
Selection
Process
Selection for the Act Apprentice
engagement is based on the prescribed merit-based process using academic
performance in Matriculation and ITI, followed by the applicable document
verification and medical requirements.
There is no written examination
or interview mentioned as part of the apprentice selection process.
The final selection-related
procedures and document verification schedule will be communicated through the
official RRC NCR website.
How
to Apply for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit
their applications online by following these steps:
Candidates are advised not to wait
until the last date because technical issues or heavy website traffic may
affect the submission process.
Documents
Required
Candidates should keep the
following documents/details ready while completing the online application:
The exact format, size and
document-upload requirements should be checked on the official application
portal before submission.
Important
Links
|
Resource |
Link |
|
Official
Notification |
|
|
Latest
Addendum |
|
|
Extension
Notice |
|
|
Apply
Online |
|
|
Official
Website |
The official RRC Prayagraj website
currently lists the 2026 Act Apprentice notification and the 14 August 2026
addendum.
Frequently
Asked Questions
1.
How many posts were announced under RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The original notification announced
1,853 Act Apprentice training slots for the 2026-27 session. An official
addendum later added/revised slots for additional trades, so candidates should
check the latest unit-wise notification before applying.
2.
What is the last date to apply for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The extended last date to submit
the online application is 31 August 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
3.
What is the educational qualification for RRC NCR Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must have passed
10th/Matriculation with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess an
ITI/NTC certificate in the relevant trade from the prescribed NCVT/SCVT system.
4.
What is the age limit for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 15 years,
while candidates should not have completed 24 years as on 07 July 2026,
subject to applicable category-wise relaxation.
5.
What is the application fee for RRC NCR Apprentice 2026?
The application fee is ₹100 for
General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and female candidates are exempted
from the application fee.
6.
Is there a written exam for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No written examination or interview
is prescribed for the apprentice engagement. Selection is based on the
prescribed merit process, followed by the applicable verification and medical
requirements.
7.
Is RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment a permanent railway job?
No. This recruitment is for apprenticeship
training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Apprenticeship engagement should
not be treated as a guarantee of permanent employment in Indian Railways.
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Candidates are advised to read the
official notification carefully before applying.