Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway — Indian Railways
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 Cell (RRC), North Central Railway has issued an official recruitment notification for Act Apprentice, announcing a total of 1,853 vacancies located in Uttar Pradesh. The online application window opens on 08 July 2026 and closes on 07 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold 10th pass with minimum 50% marks and ITI/NTC in relevant trade and be within the prescribed age limit of 15 to 24 years as on 2026-07-07, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Merit list based on 10th and ITI marks, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 08 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
07 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1853 |
| Qualification | 10th pass with minimum 50% marks and ITI/NTC in relevant trade |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years as on 2026-07-07 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 for General/OBC; Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Female |
| Selection Process | Merit list based on 10th and ITI marks, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination |
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway has invited applications for the engagement of 1,853 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the 2026-27 training period. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official online portal before the specified deadline.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway |
| Total Vacancies | 1,853 |
| Job Category | Railway Apprenticeship Training |
| Application Start Date | 8 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 August 2026 |
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the training slots:
The application fee for the RRC NCR Apprentice recruitment is Rs. 100/-. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid via the online payment gateway. Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee.
Selection Criteria: The selection for these 1,853 slots is based solely on a merit list prepared from the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations (Matriculation and ITI). Following the merit assessment, candidates will undergo document verification and a mandatory medical examination.
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