Central Railway has released the Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment notification for Apprentice posts. The recruitment is being conducted by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
A total of 2418 apprentice vacancies have been announced across various divisions and workshops of Central Railway. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official website.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway has issued the official notification for engagement of apprentices in different trades. The recruitment has been announced for candidates who want to receive apprenticeship training in railway workshops, sheds, and divisions. Interested applicants are advised to read the complete notification carefully to understand the eligibility conditions, trade requirements, reservation rules, and application procedure before applying online.
Central Railway Cluster-wise Vacancies Details
Cluster
Vacancies
Mumbai Cluster
1582
Bhusawal Cluster
418
Pune Cluster
192
Nagpur Cluster
144
Solapur Cluster
82
Total
2418
Eligibility Criteria of the Central Railway Vacancy
Candidates applying for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must have passed Class 10th examination with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board. Along with this, applicants must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. Candidates holding engineering degrees or diplomas are not eligible for this apprenticeship recruitment.
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
10th Pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks
Technical Qualification
ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Training Scheme
Apprentices Act, 1961
Central Railway Recruitment Age Limit
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age
15 Years
Maximum Age
24 Years
OBC Candidates
3 Years Relaxation
SC/ST Candidates
5 Years Relaxation
PwBD Candidates
10 Years Relaxation
Selection Process for RRC Central Railway Apprentice
Central Railway will not conduct any written examination or interview for apprentice recruitment. Candidates will be selected on the basis of a merit list prepared from the marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI. The final merit list will be prepared trade-wise, category-wise, and cluster-wise according to the available vacancies.
Stage
Details
Merit List
Based on average of 10th and ITI marks
Tie-Breaking Rule
Older candidate will get preference
Document Verification
Required for shortlisted candidates
Medical Fitness
Mandatory
Final Selection
After successful verification
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS
₹100
SC Candidates
Nil
ST Candidates
Nil
Women Candidates
Nil
PwBD Candidates
Nil
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Stipend Details
Candidates selected for apprenticeship training will receive a monthly stipend as per the rules issued by the Railway Board. The apprenticeship period for all notified trades will be one year. Apprentices should note that completion of training does not guarantee permanent employment in Indian Railways.
Category
Stipend
National/State Trade Certificate Holder
₹7,000 Per Month
Important Dates for RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment
The application process for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has already started through online mode. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues or heavy website traffic.
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
12 August 2025
Online Application Start Date
12 August 2025
Application Start Time
11:00 AM
Last Date to Apply Online
11 September 2025
Application Closing Time
5:00 PM
Merit List
To Be Announced
Document Verification
To Be Announced
Steps to Apply for Central Railway Vacancy
Candidates can apply online through the official RRC Central Railway website. Applicants need to complete registration, fill in personal and educational details, upload the required documents, pay the application fee if applicable, and submit the application form before the last date. Candidates should keep a printout of the final application form for future reference.
