Railway Recruitment Board — North Central Railway
Cut-off Date: 07 Aug 2026 — Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 15 yrs | 24 yrs | — | 08 Aug 2002 to 07 Aug 2011 |
| EWS | 15 yrs | 24 yrs | — | 08 Aug 2002 to 07 Aug 2011 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 15 yrs | 27 yrs | +3 yrs | 08 Aug 1999 to 07 Aug 2011 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15 yrs | 29 yrs | +5 yrs | 08 Aug 1997 to 07 Aug 2011 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 15 yrs | 29 yrs | +5 yrs | 08 Aug 1997 to 07 Aug 2011 |
| PwD (General) | 15 yrs | 34 yrs | +10 yrs | 08 Aug 1992 to 07 Aug 2011 |
Prescribed Age: 15–24 Years (As on 07 Aug 2026)
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued an official recruitment notification for Trade Apprentice, announcing a total of 1,853 vacancies located in Uttar Pradesh. The online application window opens on 09 July 2026 and closes on 07 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold 10th pass with ITI in relevant trade and be within the prescribed age limit of 15-24 years as of 2026-08-07, with standard government relaxations, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 7000 - 9000 per month (tentative). The selection procedure comprises Merit-based selection using average of 10th and ITI marks. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 09 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
07 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1853 |
| Qualification | 10th pass with ITI in relevant trade |
| Age Limit | 15-24 years as of 2026-08-07, with standard government relaxations |
| Salary | Rs. 7000 - 9000 per month (tentative) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 for all categories |
| Selection Process | Merit-based selection using average of 10th and ITI marks |
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway, has released a notification for the engagement of 1853 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. This recruitment process aims to fill vacancies across various designated trades at various divisions, workshops, and units within the jurisdiction of North Central Railway.
Candidates must ensure they meet the following requirements before submitting their applications:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 9 July 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7 August 2026 |
Application Fee: All candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- through the provided online payment portal.
The selection for the Trade Apprentice post is based on a merit list. This list is prepared by averaging the percentage marks obtained by candidates in both the Matriculation (10th) examination and the ITI (Trade-relevant) examination, giving equal weightage to both.
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