RRC Central Railway Apprentice Bharti 2026 - 2861 ITI Act Apprentice Seats

RRC Central Railway Apprentice Bharti 2026 offers 2861 Act Apprentice training slots under the Apprentices Act 1961 at Central Railway workshops, sheds and units. Candidates who passed 10th with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the notified trade can apply online on rrccr.com until 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM.

The centralised Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 was issued on 03 November 2026 by RRC, Central Railway, Mumbai, which acts as the nodal agency for applications and merit lists. Training is offered in trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Carpenter, Painter, Turner, Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Stenographer and more, at units like Matunga and Parel Workshops, diesel and electric loco sheds, carriage & wagon depots and S&T departments.

There is no written exam; merit is prepared cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise. Training lasts one year, and there is no domicile restriction, so ITI holders from Gujarat and other states can also apply.

Educational Qualification

• 10th class (or equivalent under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board
• National Trade Certificate (NCVT) or Provisional Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the notified trade
• Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders cannot apply
• Candidates already undergoing or who have completed training should not apply

How Marks Are Counted

• 10th: aggregate marks only, not individual subjects
• ITI: average of all semesters in the consolidated marksheet, or marks in the Provisional NTC
• For grade-based boards, take the midpoint of the overall grade range; if only subject grades exist, average the subject midpoints (e.g. grade A 80-89 = 84.5%)
• If marks entered differ from RRC's calculation, the application will be rejected

Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 03.11.2026)

Reservation Rules

• SC/ST must upload a caste certificate in Central Govt. format (Annexure-I)
• OBC must upload caste and Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 (Annexure-II)
• Unfilled SC slots go to ST and vice versa, then to UR; unfilled OBC slots go to UR
• Ex-servicemen quota covers children of deceased/disabled ex-servicemen, children of ex-servicemen, children of serving jawans and officers, and ex-servicemen
• Ex-servicemen who already joined a civil Govt. job using ESM status do not get relaxation

PwBD Eligibility

• Only Locomotor/Cerebral Palsy (OH) with at least 40% disability, Hearing Handicapped with 60 dB or more loss in the better ear, and Low Vision (VH-LV) can apply
• Trade-wise disability limits apply (e.g. Electrician: partially affected lower limb; Sheet Metal Worker: both lower limbs affected)
• Disability certificate must be from a Govt. Medical Board in Annexure III/IV/V/VI format

Medical Fitness

• Minimum height 137 cm, weight 25.4 kg and chest expansion 3.8 cm (exceptions if certified fit by an Assistant Surgeon)
• Hearing must be good in both ears; no hearing aid allowed
• Colour vision is not required; one-eyed candidates are allowed in railway trades listed here
• BP must not exceed 140/85 and systolic must not be below 100

1. Keep ready your Aadhaar number (or 28-digit Enrolment ID; J&K, Meghalaya and Assam candidates can use Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence).
2. Calculate your 10th percentage (grade midpoint method if needed) and ITI percentage before starting.
3. Visit https://www.rrccr.com between 03.11.2026 (11:00) and 02.12.2026 (17:00).
4. Fill your personal details exactly as in your 10th certificate, with an active mobile number and e-mail ID.
5. Choose ONE cluster (Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur or Solapur) and list units in order of preference, checking that your ITI trade has slots there.
6. Upload the required files:
   • Colour photo (3.5 x 3.5 cm, JPG, 100 DPI, 20-70 KB, not older than 3 months)
   • Signature (3.5 x 3.5 cm, JPG, 100 DPI, 20-30 KB)
   • 10th marksheet, DOB proof, ITI marksheet and NTC
   • Caste / disability / ex-servicemen certificates, if applicable
7. Check all details; no edits are allowed after payment.
8. Pay the fee online (if applicable); if money is deducted but the form does not download, click "Verify Payment".
9. Note your Registration Number and print the e-receipt and application form.
10. For online form or printing problems, e-mail act.apprentice@rrccr.com.

Upload During Application

• 10th (SSC) or equivalent marksheet
• Date of birth proof (10th certificate/marksheet or School Leaving Certificate)
• Consolidated ITI marksheet for all semesters / Provisional NTC showing marks
• National Trade Certificate (NCVT) or Provisional NTC (NCVT/SCVT)
• Colour photograph and signature

Category / Reservation Documents

• SC/ST caste certificate in Central Govt. format (Annexure-I)
• OBC caste and Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 (Annexure-II)
• Disability certificate from Govt. Medical Board (Annexure III/IV/V/VI)
• Discharge certificate / parent's discharge or serving certificate (Ex-servicemen quota)

Carry at Document Verification

• Printout of the online application
• All original certificates (with attested English/Hindi translation if in another language)
• Original Aadhaar card or other ID used in the application
• Medical Fitness Certificate (Annexure VII) signed by a Govt. Gazetted doctor not below Assistant Surgeon
• Two extra copies of the uploaded photograph