RRC NCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 1,853 Posts, Apply Online by 31 Aug (Extended)

North Central Railway (NCR) has extended the last date to apply for its RRC NCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026, offering 1,853 apprenticeship slots for training year 2026-27 across Prayagraj, Agra, and Jhansi Divisions plus the Jhansi Workshop. The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC NCR) originally invited applications from 8 July 2026 under Notification No. RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026, and following the addition of new trades on 14 August 2026, the window now runs until 31 August 2026 (23:59 hrs) as per Extension Notice No. RRC/NCR/PRYJ/Act. Apprentice 2026-27 dated 15 August 2026. Candidates aged 15 to below 24 years, holding a 10th pass certificate with 50% aggregate marks plus an NCVT/SCVT-recognized ITI Certificate or National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade, can apply online. The RRC NCR Apprentice 2026 engagement covers Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, meant to provide structured on-the-job training rather than direct permanent employment with Indian Railways. Selection for the 1,853 slots is entirely merit-based, calculated from the candidate's 10th standard marks combined with their ITI trade marks — there is no written examination or interview stage. Shortlisted candidates proceed directly to Document Verification followed by a Medical Examination. The application fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD, and all female applicants are fully exempted from the fee, reflecting the inclusive intake structure RRC NCR has followed across its recent Apprentice drives. Candidates should apply through the official RRC NCR website at rrcpryj.org well before the extended closing date of 31 August 2026 to avoid last-minute server load issues, since a large volume of ITI-qualified applicants across North Central Railway's jurisdiction is expected to compete for these 1,853 Act Apprentice slots. The North Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 window applies to Prayagraj, Agra, and Jhansi Divisions along with the Jhansi Workshop, and RRC NCR has indicated the total slot count may see further revision as it finalizes the newly added trades. Aspirants are advised to keep checking the official notification PDF for any trade-wise breakdown updates before the deadline closes.

• Candidates must have passed 10th/Matriculation/SSC or its equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board
• Candidates must additionally hold an ITI Certificate or National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT, recognized by the Government of India
• Domicile eligibility follows RRC/NCR's notified criteria for the North Central Railway jurisdiction

• Minimum Age: 15 years as on 07 July 2026
• Maximum Age: Should not have completed 24 years as on 07 July 2026
• Age Relaxation — SC/ST: 5 years additional
• Age Relaxation — OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years additional
• Age Relaxation — Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years additional
• Age Relaxation — Ex-Servicemen: up to an additional 10 years (to the extent of Defence service rendered) plus 3 years, subject to a minimum of 6 months' continuous service

• Passed 10th/Matriculation (SSC) or equivalent under the 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board
• Must hold a valid NCVT/SCVT-recognized ITI Certificate or National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade
• Age between 15 and below 24 years as on 07 July 2026, with category-wise relaxation as applicable
• Candidates must meet domicile criteria as notified by RRC/NCR for North Central Railway divisions
• Educational and trade certificates must be complete and in hand as on the closing date of application

Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates (non-refundable); SC, ST, PwBD and all female candidates are fully exempted from the application fee

• Stipend structure is not specified in this notification — RRC NCR Act Apprentices are paid a monthly training stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, which varies by trade; candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for exact trade-wise figures
• This is a training engagement and does not carry a regular Railway pay scale; it does not guarantee permanent absorption into Indian Railways on completion

1. Visit the official RRC NCR website at rrcpryj.org
2. Read the extended notification and original notification carefully to confirm eligibility against the revised trade list
3. Register using a valid personal email ID and mobile number, keeping them active until the process concludes
4. Fill in the online application form for Act Apprentice engagement, selecting the applicable trade and division preference
5. Upload scanned copies of 10th mark sheet, ITI/NTC certificate, and other required documents as specified in the notification
6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online (General/OBC/EWS only); SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates can skip this step
7. Review all entered details carefully before final submission, as corrections after submission are not guaranteed
8. Submit the application well before 31 August 2026, 23:59 hrs, to avoid last-minute website load issues
9. Save and print a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference