The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway (NCR), Prayagraj has released a detailed notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the year 2025-26. A total of 1763 slots have been announced across various divisions, units, and workshops including Prayagraj, Jhansi, Agra, and Headquarters/Workshops. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who have completed 10th with ITI in relevant trades to undergo one year of apprenticeship training in the Indian Railways.
This article provides complete details about important dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, vacancy distribution, application fees, selection process, stipend, training, and documents required. Candidates are advised to read carefully before applying online.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 16 September 2025
- Online Application Opening Date: 18 September 2025 (00:00 hrs)
- Online Application Closing Date: 17 October 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Tentative Document Verification Schedule: To be announced later on official portal
Vacancy Details
A total of 1763 Apprentice slots have been announced for training in different trades across divisions and workshops under NCR. Below is the division-wise vacancy distribution:
1. Prayagraj Division – 703 slots
- Fitter – 581
- Welder (Gas & Electric) – 22
- Carpenter/Wood Work Technician – 16
- Painter (General) – 12
- Armature Winder – 47
- Crane Operator – 8
- Machinist – 15
- Electrician – 2
2. Jhansi Division – 497 slots
- Fitter – 240
- Electrician – 120
- Mechanic (Diesel) – 57
- Painter – 4
- Carpenter/Wood Work Technician – 6
- Welder – 13
- Turner – 3
- Machinist – 4
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) – 50
3. Headquarters/PRYJ – 32 slots
- Stenographer (English) – 7
- Stenographer (Hindi) – 7
- COPA – 12
- Multimedia & Web Page Designer – 4
- Computer Networking Technician – 2
4. Jhansi Workshop – 235 slots
- Fitter – 119
- Welder – 57
- Machinist – 20
- Painter – 17
- Electrician – 21
- Stenographer (Hindi) – 1
5. Agra Division – 296 slots
- Fitter – 80
- Electrician – 125
- Welder – 15
- Machinist – 5
- Carpenter/Wood Work Technician – 5
- Painter – 5
- Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance – 8
- Plumber – 5
- Draughtsman (Civil) – 5
- Stenographer (English) – 4
- Wireman – 13
- Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronics Communication – 15
- Health Sanitary Inspector – 6
- Multimedia & Web Page Designer – 5
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender Candidates: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 16 September 2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: Service years + 3 years (with at least 6 months continuous service)
Date of Birth Range:
- UR: 16/09/2001 – 16/09/2010
- SC/ST: 16/09/1996 – 16/09/2010
- OBC: 16/09/1998 – 16/09/2010
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10th/SSC/Matriculation (10+2 system) with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Must have an ITI certificate in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognized by Government of India.
- Note: Candidates awaiting results, failed in ITI, Engineering Graduates, and Diploma holders are not eligible.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be purely on a merit basis:
- Merit List Preparation: Based on average percentage marks of 10th (with minimum 50%) and ITI. Equal weightage will be given to both.
- Tie-breaking Rule: If two candidates secure the same marks, preference will be given to:
- Candidate with older age
- If age is the same, the one who passed 10th earlier will be preferred
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates (1.5 times the notified vacancies) will be called for DV.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must produce a medical certificate signed by a government doctor (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon).
Salary / Stipend
- Apprentices will be paid stipend as per government rules.
- Though the exact figures may vary, stipends generally range between ₹7,000 – ₹9,000 per month depending on the trade and state government guidelines.
Training Period & Stipend
- Training Period: 1 year
- Stipend: Paid monthly at prescribed rates as per Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and rules of the concerned State Government.
Documents Required for Application
Candidates need to upload scanned copies of:
- 10th/Matriculation mark sheet & certificate
- ITI mark sheets and trade certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS in prescribed format)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen/Serving certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size color photograph (20KB–70KB, recent, without cap/sunglasses)
- Signature (20KB–30KB, clear and recent)
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications must be submitted only online through the official website.
- Candidates should use a valid email ID and mobile number, which must remain active till the completion of the process.
- Only one application per trade is allowed. Multiple applications with different details will be rejected.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending Document Verification.
- Apprenticeship training does not guarantee a job in Railways. After completion, no automatic absorption into service will take place.
- Candidates should beware of touts and job racketeers. All information will be available only on the official RRC portal.
