RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1853 Posts, Apply Online at rrcpryj.org

Good news for ITI-qualified job seekers! RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is officially open, with the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of North Central Railway (NCR) inviting applications for 1,853 training slots as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. If you’ve completed your ITI and have been waiting for a genuine chance to train with Indian Railways, this notification — released under Advertisement No. RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026 dated 07 July 2026 — is exactly the opportunity you need. There’s no written exam and no interview here; selection runs purely on your Matriculation and ITI marks. The online application window is open from 8 July 2026 to 7 August 2026 at the official website, www.rrcpryj.org. Here’s everything you need to know before you apply.

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RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Mark these dates on your calendar so you don’t miss the window to apply for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! Railway portals tend to slow down as the deadline approaches, so it’s best to complete your application a few days before 7 August 2026.

RRC NCR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Division-wise Breakdown

North Central Railway has spread these 1,853 apprentice slots across its Divisions, Workshop, and Track Machine unit. Here’s the category-wise distribution so you know exactly where the openings are.

Prayagraj Division carries the largest share of vacancies, followed by Jhansi Division — so candidates with ITI training relevant to these zones have a good number of slots to target.

Designated Trades Available

Training is offered across 21 trades, giving candidates from different ITI streams a genuine shot. These include Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Wireman, Armature Winder, Painter, Mechanic (Diesel), Plumber, Turner, Carpenter/Wood Work Technician, Draughtsman (Civil), Computer Networking Technician, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Stenographer (English and Hindi), Electrical and Electronics, Health Sanitary Inspector, Multimedia and Web Page Designer, Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronics Communication System, and Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance.

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RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

Before you begin filling the form, check whether you meet the age and qualification criteria set for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Age Limit (as on 07 July 2026)

Candidates must be at least 15 years old and not older than 24 years, with the standard government relaxation applied for reserved categories.

✅ In practice, this means General/EWS candidates should be born between 7 July 2002 and 7 July 2011, OBC-NCL candidates between 7 July 1999 and 7 July 2011, and SC/ST candidates between 7 July 1997 and 7 July 2011.

Educational & Technical Qualification

You need to have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board, along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. If your Class 10 or ITI result was still pending on 7 July 2026, you’re not eligible to apply this time around. It’s also worth noting that Engineering graduates and Diploma holders cannot apply here — they fall under a separate apprenticeship scheme meant specifically for them.

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Application Fee for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The application fee for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is minimal and waived entirely for several categories.

You can pay the fee online through debit card, credit card, or internet banking as part of the application process itself.

Stipend During Apprenticeship Training

Selected candidates will undergo one year of hands-on training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. During this period, apprentices receive a monthly stipend fixed as per the extant rules of the concerned State Government and Railway Board instructions. 💡 Pro Tip: Since the stipend amount follows State Government norms, it can vary depending on where you’re posted — check the official notification PDF for the exact figures applicable to your Division.

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RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Here’s what makes this recruitment refreshingly simple — there’s no written exam and no interview to worry about.

1. RRC/NCR prepares a merit list by taking the average of your Matriculation percentage and your ITI percentage, giving equal weightage to both.
2. Candidates equal to 1.5 times the notified vacancies are shortlisted for document and certificate verification.
3. If two candidates end up with the same marks, the older candidate gets preference; if the date of birth also matches, whoever passed Matriculation earlier is ranked higher.
4. The final merit list is drawn up Unit-wise, Trade-wise, and Community-wise, strictly in descending order of average marks.
5. Selection is confirmed only after your original certificates are verified and you clear a Medical Fitness Certificate.

How to Apply for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit your application before the window closes on 7 August 2026.

1. Visit the official RRC/NCR website at www.rrcpryj.org.
2. Locate the “Engagement of Act Apprentices” notification link on the homepage.
3. Set up a valid personal e-mail ID if you don’t already have one — you’ll need it throughout the selection process.
4. Register using your Aadhaar or PAN number and enter your marks/CGPA and your Division/Workshop/Trade preferences carefully, since your merit position depends entirely on this data.
5. Fill in your personal, educational, and technical qualification details in the application form.
6. Upload self-attested scans of your Matriculation mark sheet, date of birth proof, ITI mark sheet, National Trade Certificate, and category certificate (where applicable) — each file between 50 KB and 200 KB.
7. Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
8. Recheck every entry, submit the form, and save a printed copy for your records.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your scanned photo and signature ready in advance, along with all certificates in the correct file size, so the form doesn’t hold you up midway.

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Summing Up…

A one-year apprenticeship with Indian Railways is a solid way to gain hands-on trade experience with one of the country’s largest employers, and RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 opens that door to 1,853 candidates across North Central Railway. With no written exam to prepare for and selection based purely on your existing Matriculation and ITI marks, this is one of the more straightforward railway opportunities you’ll come across this year. Complete your online application before 7 August 2026, double-check your Division and Trade preferences, and keep your documents ready for verification. For more railway apprentice notifications, admit card updates, and Sarkari Naukri alerts, bookmark govtserviceinfo.com and share this with friends who are ITI-qualified and job hunting.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website, www.rrcpryj.org. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.