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North Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway  · 

Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway has notified 1,853 Act Apprentice training slots for 2026-27 across Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi, Jhansi Workshop, Headquarters and Track Machine Line/HQ.

Vacancies1,769
Age limit15 to below 24 years as on 07 July 2026; SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years; applicable Ex-Servicemen relaxation
Pay scaleStipend during one-year apprenticeship as per applicable rules
Job typeCentral Govt
Exam Fee₹100; SC/ST/PwBD/Female applicants: No fee

Important dates

Application starts7 Jul 2026
Last date7 Aug 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Exam DateNot disclosed yet

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post No.Name of the PostVacancies
1Fitter849
2Electrician405
3Welder120
4Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)114
5Machinist90
6Mechanic (DSL)72
7Wireman63
8Carpenter / Wood Work Technician19
9Turner18
10Electrical and Electronics19
Total1,769

Educational Qualification

Post No. 1 (Fitter): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Fitter

Post No. 2 (Electrician): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Electrician

Post No. 3 (Welder): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Welder

Post No. 4 (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in COPA

Post No. 5 (Machinist): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Machinist

Post No. 6 (Mechanic (DSL)): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Mechanic (DSL)

Post No. 7 (Wireman): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Wireman

Post No. 8 (Carpenter / Wood Work Technician): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Carpenter/Wood Work Technician

Post No. 9 (Turner): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Turner

Post No. 10 (Electrical and Electronics): 10th/Matriculation with 50% aggregate + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Electrical and Electronics

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Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are available?
A total of 1,853 Act Apprentice training slots are notified for 2026-27.
What is the application period?
Online applications opened on 08 July 2026 and closed on 07 August 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
What is the minimum educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed 10th/Matriculation with at least 50% aggregate and must have the relevant NCVT/SCVT ITI qualification.
What is the age limit?
The candidate must be 15 years old or above and below 24 years as on 07 July 2026.
Is there any age relaxation?
Yes. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC gets 3 years and PwBD gets 10 years upper-age relaxation; applicable Ex-Servicemen relaxation also applies.
Is ITI compulsory?
Yes. A relevant NCVT/SCVT-recognized ITI certificate/National Trade Certificate is compulsory for the applicable trade.
Which trades have vacancies?
Notified trades include Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Mechanic (DSL), COPA, Wireman, Carpenter/Wood Work Technician, Turner, Electrical and Electronics, Stenographer, Painter, Plumber, Draughtsman (Civil) and other listed trades.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100. SC/ST, PwBD and female applicants are exempt from the fee.
How are candidates selected?
Selection is based on a merit list prepared using equal weightage for Matriculation and ITI marks.
Is there a written exam or interview?
No. The notification states that there will be no written test or viva.
How is the merit score calculated?
The percentage of Matriculation and the percentage of ITI marks are averaged with equal weightage.
What happens in case of a tie?
The older applicant is preferred. If dates of birth are also the same, the applicant who passed Matriculation earlier is preferred.
What is the training duration?
The apprenticeship training period is one year.
Will apprentices receive a stipend?
Yes. Selected apprentices will receive stipend during training at the prescribed rate under applicable rules.
Where are the training units located?
Training slots are available across Agra, Prayagraj, Jhansi, Jhansi Workshop, Headquarters and Track Machine Line/HQ units.
Which documents are required?
Applicants must upload documents such as the 10th mark sheet, proof of date of birth, ITI mark sheet/certificate and applicable caste, EWS, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen certificates.
Can a candidate submit multiple applications?
Multiple applications for the same trade with different details are liable to be rejected.
Does apprenticeship guarantee a Railway job?
No. Completion of apprenticeship does not create a right to employment in Railways.
What is the official website?
The official RRC/North Central Railway website is https://www.rrcpryj.org.
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