North Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1853 Posts

North Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway, has released an official notification for the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring for a government job in the railways. A total of 1853 Act Apprentice posts will be filled through this recruitment for the session 2026-27. The online application process commenced on July 08, 2026, and the last date to apply is August 07, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.

Vacancy Details

A total of 1853 Act Apprentice posts are available across various units:

• Agra Division: 296
• Jhansi Division: 514
• Prayagraj Division: 703
• HQ Prayagraj: 32
• Jhansi Workshop: 226
• Track Machine Workshop: 82
• Total: 1853 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board.
• An ITI certificate (National Trade Certificate) in the relevant trade, recognized by NCVT or SCVT, is mandatory.
• Applicants whose ITI results have not been declared by the notification release date are not eligible.
• Engineering Degree or Diploma holders are not eligible for this apprentice recruitment.

Age Limit:

Age will be calculated as of July 07, 2026.

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years
• Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years (As Per Rules)

Application Fee

Selection Process

There will be no written examination or interview for this recruitment. The selection will be purely based on a merit list prepared from the average of marks obtained in 10th class and ITI. In case of a tie in marks, candidates with higher age will be given preference. This will be followed by document verification and medical examination.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for North Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official website: www.rrcpryj.org.
2. Open the “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026” link.
3. Complete the new registration process.
4. Fill in all required information in the application form.
5. Upload a passport-sized photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
7. After submitting the application form, take a printout for future reference.