Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway (NCR) has released a notification for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for training against 1,853 slots across various trades for the year 2026-27.
RRC NCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
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RRC/NCR Act Apprentice 2026 – Post Details
Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway has announced 1853 slots for engagement as Act Apprentices for training in designated trades. The posting locations include:
(Trade-wise vacancy breakdown not available in the provided notification excerpt – refer to the official PDF for full trade-wise distribution.)
Who Can Apply for RRC/NCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates meeting the age and educational eligibility for the designated trades can apply. The eligibility details are as follows:
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed SSC/Matriculation/ 10th Class or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
Candidates must possess an ITI Certificate/National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognized by the Government of India.
Possession of a valid NCVT/SCVT-affiliated ITI Certificate in the relevant trade is mandatory.
Domicile: As per RRC/NCR notified criteria
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RRC NCR Act Apprentice 2026 – Age Limit (as on 07.07.2026)
- General Candidates: 15 to 24 Years
- SC/ST Candidates: Upper age relaxed by 5 Years
- OBC Candidates: Upper age relaxed by 3 Years
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): Upper age relaxed by 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Upper age relaxed up to additional 10 Years (service rendered in Defence Forces + 3 years, subject to minimum 6 months continuous service)
RRC NCR Act Apprentice 2026 – Application Fee
- The application fee is Rs. 100/- (non-refundable).
- SC, ST, PwBD, and Female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
- The application fee must be paid online through the payment gateway during the online application process.
RRC NCR Act Apprentice 2026 – Selection Process
- Merit List based on Qualifying Examination marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for RRC/NCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRC/NCR website.
- Read all instructions in the notification carefully before filling the form.
- Create a valid personal email ID if not already available, and maintain it till the end of the engagement process.
- Register and fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents and certificates.
- Submit the application well before the closing date to avoid website load/jam issues.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.