The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway (NCR), Prayagraj has opened the online application process for 1,835 Apprentice vacancies for the 2026–27 training session. The recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates who have completed Class 10 and ITI to begin their careers with Indian Railways.

Applications are being accepted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and eligible candidates can submit their forms online through the official RRC NCR recruitment portal. One of the key highlights of this recruitment is that there will be no written examination or interview. Selection will be based entirely on merit.

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the application process before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Recruitment Schedule

• Notification released: July 7, 2026

• Online application starts: July 8, 2026

• Last date to apply: August 7, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Vacancy Details

The recruitment will fill 1,835 Apprentice positions across various divisions and workshops under North Central Railway (NCR).

The apprenticeship training will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy both educational and age requirements before applying.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have:

• Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with at least 50% aggregate marks.

• Possess a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.

Age Limit

As of July 7, 2026, candidates should be:

• Minimum age: 15 years

• Maximum age: 24 years

Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Government of India rules.

Selection Process

RRC NCR will not conduct any written examination or personal interview for this recruitment.

Selection will be based on a merit list prepared using:

• Marks obtained in Class 10

• Marks secured in the relevant ITI qualification

Both qualifications will be given equal weightage while preparing the final merit list.

Application Fee

The application fee varies by category.

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹100

• SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates: No application fee

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official RRC North Central Railway recruitment website.

2. Click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 registration link.

3. Complete the registration process using valid personal details.

4. Log in and fill out the online application form carefully.

5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.

6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

7. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Good Opportunity for 10th Pass ITI Candidates

The RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking technical training and hands-on experience with Indian Railways. Since the recruitment is merit-based and does not require a written examination or interview, eligible candidates with strong academic records have a good chance of selection.

Interested applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements and complete their online application before August 7, 2026, to be considered for one of the 1,835 apprentice positions under North Central Railway.