The Central Railway has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. RRC/CR/AA/2026) to fill 2861 Apprentices vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Central Railway i.e. https://www.rrccr.com/. The online application portal will be opened on 03.11.2026 at 11.00 AM for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 02.12.2026 at 05.00 PM.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications 10th + ITI can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Mumbai. Registered Applicants will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 8 days prior to the examination date.
Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Advertisement Download Link
Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link
Central Railway Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Central Railway |
| Notification No: RRC/CR/AA/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Apprentices Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 2861 Apprentices Posts |
| Place of Posting: Mumbai |
| Starting Date: 03.11.2026 at 11.00 AM |
| Last Date: 02.12.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.rrccr.com/ |
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Current Central Railway Job Openings:
- Apprentices – 2861 Posts
Trade Wise Vacancy Details:
Central Railway Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- The candidate must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or Provisional Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training(NCVT/SCVT).
- Note: Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for apprenticeship in response to this notification as they are governed by a separate scheme of apprenticeship.
Age Limit: (As on 03.11.2026)
- For UR Applicants – 15 – 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale:
- As admissible under the rules
Method of Selection:
- Merit list
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee:
- For Women/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 03.11.2026 at 11.00 AM and 02.12.2026 at 05.00 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Central Railway website https://www.rrccr.com/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 03.11.2026 at 11.00 AM
- Closing Date of online application portal: 02.12.2026 at 05.00 PM
Central Railway Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of Central Railway: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for Central Railway: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for Central Railway: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- What is the last date to apply?
- The last date to submit your online application for the Central Railway positions is 02.12.2026 at 05.00 PM. The online application portal opened on 03.11.2026 at 11.00 AM
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 2861 positions will be Mumbai.
- What is the selection process for Central Railway positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Merit list, Certificate Verification