CENTRAL RAILWAY APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT 2025 – APPLY ONLINE FOR 2418 POSTS
🚆 Central Railway Apprentice
Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 2418 Posts
The Railway
Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has released a notification
(No. RRC/CR/AA/2025) inviting online applications for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the
Apprentices Act 1961. A total of 2418
apprenticeship slots are available across various workshops and units
of Central Railway.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have passed 10th Class with ITI certificate to build a career in the Indian Railways.
📅 Important Dates
·
Start Date
of Online Application: 12 August 2025 (11:00 AM)
· Closing Date of Online Application: 11 September 2025 (5:00 PM)
📌 Vacancy Details
·
Total
Vacancies: 2418
·
Training
Period: 1 Year
·
Stipend:
As per Railway Board Rules (approx. ₹7000 per month for NCVT/SCVT certificate
holders).
Vacancies are distributed across clusters such as Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur, covering workshops and depots like Parel Workshop, Matunga Workshop, Kurduwadi Workshop, Kalyan Diesel Shed, Bhusawal Electric Loco Shed, Pune Diesel Loco Shed, Ajni Electric Loco Shed, and others.
📝 Eligibility Criteria
·
Age Limit
(as on 12.08.2025):
o Minimum:
15 years
o Maximum:
24 years
o Age
relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-servicemen – as
per rules.
·
Educational
Qualification:
o 10th
Class (Matriculation) or equivalent under 10+2 system with minimum 50% marks.
o Must
possess National Trade Certificate (NTC)
in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
o Note: Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.
💰 Application Fee
·
General /
OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
·
SC / ST /
PwBD / Women: Exempted (No Fee)
· Mode of Payment: Online (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI).
📖 Selection Process
·
Selection will be purely on merit basis.
·
Merit list will be prepared on the basis of
marks obtained in:
o Matriculation (10th Class) – minimum 50%
o ITI Marks in the relevant trade
·
The final merit list will be prepared cluster/unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise.
·
In case of a tie, preference will be given to
candidates with older age, followed by the date of passing 10th exam.
· Shortlisted candidates will undergo Document Verification and Medical Examination.
📂 How to Apply
1.
Visit the official Central Railway RRC website – www.rrccr.com.
2.
Register with your details and obtain a registration
number.
3.
Fill the online application carefully with personal,
academic, and ITI details.
4.
Upload scanned documents, photograph, and signature.
5.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
6. Submit the application and keep a printout for reference.
Important Links
Notification: Click Here
Apply: Click Here
Official website: Click Here
Note: Before applying Candidates are suggested to please always check
once and confirm the above detail with the official website and
Notification/Advertisement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
👉 The last date to apply online is 11 September 2025 (5:00 PM).
Q2. How many vacancies are announced in Central Railway Apprentice 2025?
👉 A total of 2418 apprenticeship slots are available.
Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for Central Railway Apprentice?
👉 Candidates must have passed 10th Class with 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade.
Q4. What is the age limit for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
👉 Candidates should be 15 to 24 years old (age relaxation as per rules).
Q5. Is there any application fee?
👉 Yes. General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 and SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No Fee.
Q6. How is the selection done?
👉 Selection will be merit-based on marks of 10th and ITI.
