The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, Mumbai has published the notification for Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. RRC/CR/AA/2026. Through this recruitment drive, Central Railway aims to fill 2,861 Apprentice vacancies across different clusters, workshops, sheds and departments.

Candidates who have passed Class 10th and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online. The application process started on 03 November 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is 02 December 2026.
Interested candidates should read the official Central Railway Apprentice notification carefully before applying. Check this article for complete details about RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including important dates, application fee, age limit, educational qualification, cluster-wise vacancies and the online application process.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway |
| Railway Zone | Central Railway |
| Recruitment Location | Mumbai |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Advertisement Number | RRC/CR/AA/2026 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,861 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 December 2026 |
| Merit List | As per Schedule |
| Official Website | Central Railway / RRC |
Important Dates – Railway RRC CR Apprentice 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begin | 03 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 02 December 2026 |
| Merit List Release | As per Schedule |
Candidates should regularly visit the official Central Railway website for updates regarding the merit list and further recruitment instructions.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹100 |
| OBC | ₹100 |
| EWS | ₹100 |
| SC | Exempted |
| ST | Exempted |
| PwBD (Divyang) | Exempted |
| All Female Candidates | Exempted |
Payment Methods: Candidates can pay the application fee through e‑Challan, debit card, credit card or net banking.
Railway RRC Central Railway Apprentice Age Limit
Age Limit as on 03 November 2026
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates according to the applicable Central Railway Act Apprentice recruitment rules and Advertisement No. RRC/CR/AA/2026.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – 2,861 Posts
Central Railway has announced 2,861 Act Apprentice vacancies across different railway clusters, workshops, locomotive sheds and departments.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfil the following basic eligibility requirements:
- Must have passed the Class 10th / Matriculation examination from a recognized board.
- Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- Trade-specific eligibility requirements should be checked in the official notification.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification for the complete list of eligible trades and their respective qualification requirements.
Railway RRC CR Apprentice 2026 – Cluster-Wise Vacancy Details
The supplied notification details provide the following cluster-wise and department-wise vacancy distribution.
| Cluster / Department | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Cluster | |||||
| Carriage & Wagon (Coaching), Wadi Bunder | 131 | 69 | 39 | 19 | 258 |
| Kalyan Diesel Shed | 28 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 50 |
| Kurla Diesel Shed | 31 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 60 |
| Sr. DEE (TRS), Kalyan | 58 | 31 | 18 | 11 | 118 |
| Sr. DEE (TRS), Kurla | 89 | 51 | 27 | 12 | 188 |
| Engineering | 25 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 45 |
| Signal & Telecom | 52 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 95 |
| Parel Workshop | 139 | 74 | 40 | 19 | 272 |
| Matunga Workshop | 274 | 149 | 82 | 42 | 547 |
| S&T Workshop, Byculla | 25 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 42 |
| Bhusawal Cluster | |||||
| Carriage & Wagon Depot | 63 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 122 |
| Engineering Department | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Signal & Telecom | 26 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 47 |
| Electric Loco Shed | 40 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 80 |
| Electric Locomotive Workshop | 62 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 118 |
| Manmad Workshop | 28 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 51 |
| TMW, Nasik Road | 23 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 47 |
| Pune Cluster | |||||
| Carriage & Wagon Depot | 17 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 31 |
| Diesel Loco Shed | 62 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 121 |
| Electric Loco Shed | 24 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 46 |
| Engineering Department | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Signal & Telecom | 28 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 42 |
| Nagpur Cluster | |||||
| Electric Loco Shed | 25 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 48 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot | 28 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 54 |
| Melpal, Ajni | 16 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 33 |
| Engineering Department | 13 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Signal & Telecom | 31 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 53 |
| Solapur Cluster | |||||
| Carriage & Wagon Depot | 29 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 55 |
| Kurduwadi Workshop | 24 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 56 |
| Engineering Department | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Signal & Telecom | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Track Machine Organisation, Central Railway | |||||
| STMD / KYN / DB | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| ZTMD / BSL | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| STMD / AQ / NGP | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| STMD / SUR | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| STMD / KK / PA | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Personnel Department | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 37 |
Note: The above figures are reproduced from the supplied vacancy details. Check the official notification PDF for the final cluster-wise distribution and any additional category details.
How to Apply Online for RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online between 03 November 2026 and 02 December 2026. Follow these steps to complete the application:
- Visit the official Central Railway or RRC Mumbai recruitment website.
- Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Read the official notification and check the trade-wise eligibility requirements.
- Complete the online registration using the required personal details.
- Enter educational qualifications, ITI details and other requested information.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review the complete application form before final submission.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printed copy of the submitted form for future reference.
Documents Required for RRC Railway Apprentice Online Form
Candidates should keep the following documents and information ready before starting the online application:
- Class 10th marksheet and certificate.
- ITI certificate and marksheet.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned signature.
- Aadhaar card or other valid identity proof.
- Category certificate, if applicable.
- PwBD certificate, if applicable.
- Active mobile number and email address.
- Other documents required by the official notification.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process and merit-list preparation will be conducted according to the rules mentioned in the official Central Railway Apprentice notification.
Candidates should check the recruitment advertisement for details about merit-list preparation, document verification, medical requirements and other selection conditions.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – RRC CR Apprentice 2026 | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Central Railway Official Website | Click Here |
