Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – 2,418 Vacancies | Last Date: 11 September 2025

Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – 2,418 Vacancies | Last Date: 11 September 2025

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway (CR) invites online applications for 2,418 Act Apprentice positions across several Central Railway divisions as per the Apprentices Act 1961.

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Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 12 August 2025 (11:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 11 September 2025 (5:00 PM)

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Vacancy Distribution – Crash Overview

Trade Apprentice Posts	Total Vacancies
Act Apprentices (ITI Qualified)	2,418

Training is scheduled across multiple railway clusters including Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur. Candidates must apply for a cluster of their preference.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
• Valid ITI Certificate in a relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) corresponding to apprenticeship training. (Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter General, Tailor General, Electrician, Machinist, Diesel Mech, Turner, Instrument Mech, Electronic Mech, Sheet Metal, Mechanic Machine Tools Maintenance, MMV, COPA, Information Technology & Electronic System Maintenance.)

Age Limit:

• 15–24 years (as on application start date)
• Age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms.

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Stipend & Training Duration

• Duration: 1 year of apprenticeship training per Apprentices Act 1961.
• Monthly Stipend: ₹7,000 (for ITI-qualified apprentices)

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Selection Process

1. Online Application submission.
2. Merit List created based on average of 10th and ITI marks.
3. Document Verification at the selected cluster.
4. Training Engagement offered for 1 year upon eligibility confirmation.

No centralized merit list—merit list per cluster based on submitted preferences.

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How to Apply

1. Visit the Central Railway RRC portal.
2. Navigate to the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 notification.
3. Register and complete the application form.
4. Upload required documents (photo, signature, 10th & ITI certificates).
5. Pay application fee if applicable and submit before the deadline.
6. Download and save the application confirmation for future reference.

Notification Link – Click Here
Apply Online – Click Here
Official Website – Click Here

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Quick Overview

Item	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway
Position	Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies	2,418
Qualification	10th + ITI (50% marks)
Age Limit	15–24 years
Stipend	₹7,000/month (1-year training)
Apply By	11 September 2025

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date for Central Railway Apprentice?

11 September 2025 (5:00 PM)

Q2. How many seats are available?

• Total of 2,418 Act Apprentice posts.

Q3. Who is eligible for this recruitment?

• 10th-pass candidates with ITI in relevant trade (minimum 50%).

Q4. How is selection done?

• Based on average of 10th and ITI marks, followed by document verification.

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