Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, has announced the notification for engagement of Apprentices under The Apprentices Act 1961 for the year 2025. There are a total of 2418 Apprentice vacancies available in the RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
Candidates who have passed the 10th class with a minimum of 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online. The training period is one year, and selected candidates will receive a stipend of ₹7,000 per month. The selection will be purely merit-based on marks in 10th and the ITI trade certificate.
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RRC CR Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Number of Vacancies | 2418 |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 12 August 2025 (11 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 11 September 2025 (5 PM) |
| Official Website | RRC CR Official |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 12 August 2025 (11 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 11 September 2025 (5 PM) |
| Merit List Release | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | 100 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | No Fee |
Age Limit
- Minimum: 15 years
- Maximum: 24 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per government norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
Vacancy Details (Cluster-wise)
| Cluster Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1582 |
| Bhusawal | 418 |
| Pune | 192 |
| Nagpur | 144 |
| Solapur | 82 |
| Total | 2418 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 10th with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
- Possess National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional NTC in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
- Candidates must not be engineering graduates or diploma holders; they are not eligible as apprentices under this notification.
- Age as per given limits with applicable relaxations.
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How to Apply for the RRC CR Apprentice online form 2025
- Visit the official website: https://rrccr.com
- Register online with valid details and a mobile number.
- Fill in the online application with educational and ITI details.
- Upload required scanned documents (photograph, signature, mark sheets, certificates).
- Pay the application fee online if applicable.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
RRC CR Training Period & Stipend
- One-year apprenticeship training period.
- Stipend of ₹7,000 per month as per Railway Board rules.
- No hostel accommodation is provided; candidates are responsible for their own stay arrangements.
Selection Process
- Merit list based on the average percentage of marks in Matriculation and ITI trade.
- No written exam or interview; selection is purely merit-based.
- Tie-breaking rules apply by age and date of passing matriculation.
- Document verification and a medical fitness certificate are required after the merit list.
FAQs: RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025
What is RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
It is a government recruitment for apprentices in Central Railway workshops, offering training and a stipend.
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 2418 vacancies are available across different clusters under Central Railway.
What is the selection process for RRC CR?
Selection is based on merit calculated from the aggregate marks of the 10th and ITI. No exam or interview
