RRC NRCentral Government
RRC NR — Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern RailwayCentral Government
RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Act Apprentice
Official notification title: Engagement of 4651 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 over Northern Railway
- Vacancies
- 4,651 vacancies
- Qualification
- Class 10 / Matriculation +5 more
Overview
- Vacancies
- 4,651 vacancies
About this recruitment
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway invites online applications for the engagement of 4651 Act Apprentices across various divisions, units, and workshops. The pay is governed by extant rules. Candidates must have passed 10th standard with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI in a relevant trade, with an age limit of 15 to 24 years. Interested candidates must apply online through the RRC website by 11/12/2026.
Summary generated from the official notification, or its listing where the notice itself could not be read. Confirm details in the notification before applying.
Quick answers
- What is the last date to apply?
- 11 Dec 2026
- How many vacancies are there?
- 4,651 vacancies.
- What is the salary?
- As per extant rules applicable
- What is the age limit?
- 15–24 years, as on 11 Dec 2026.
- What qualification is needed?
- Class 10 / Matriculation, Class 12 / Senior Secondary and ITI.
- Is there an application fee?
- Rs. 100/-. No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
Post
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Max age | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act Apprentice | 4,651 | Passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class examination or its equivalent with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, and passed ITI in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. | 24 years | As per extant rules applicable |
- Act Apprentice
- Vacancies
- 4,651
- Qualification
- Passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class examination or its equivalent with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, and passed ITI in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
- Max age
- 24 years
- Pay
- As per extant rules applicable
How to apply
ONLINE applications are invited through the RRC website www.rrcnr.org.
Eligibility
Education
- Class 10 / MatriculationAlternativeAs stated in the notification
10th class examination
- Class 10 / MatriculationAlternativeAs stated in the notification
Matriculation
- Class 10 / MatriculationAlternativeAs stated in the notification
The candidate must have passed SSC
- Class 12 / Senior SecondaryAlternativeAs stated in the notification
its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks
- ITIAlternativeAs stated in the notification
SCVT recognized by Government of India.
- ITIAlternativeAs stated in the notification
must have passed ITI in relevant trade issued by NCVT
- Age
- 15–24 years as on 11 Dec 2026Upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years in case SC/ST candidates, 3 years in case of OBC candidates. For Persons with Disability, upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years. Upper age limit is relaxable by up to additional 10 years for ex-servicemen.
- Experience
- Not stated in the notification
Eligibility shown here is our reading of the official notification. Confirm every requirement against the official notification before applying.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | |
| Application closes | |
| Age calculated as on |
Application fee
Rs. 100/-. No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
Selection process
Selection of Act Apprentices is to be made on the basis of merit prepared taking the average of the percentage marks obtained by the candidate in both Matriculation/SSC/10th (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) & ITI examination giving equal weightage to both. There will be no written test of viva.