Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC NCR)
Vacancies
1,853
Last Date
7 Aug 2026
Rs. 100
Minimum Age
15 Years
Maximum Age
24 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway (NCR), Prayagraj has released the centralized notification for engagement of 1,853 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC NCR), Prayagraj |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (21 Designated Trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,853 |
| Notification No. | RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026 (Dated 07.07.2026) |
| Training Period | 1 Year |
| Selection | Merit-based (Matriculation + ITI marks) - No Written Test |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | rrcpryj.org |
| Division / Unit | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj (PRYJ) Division | 288 | 190 | 104 | 52 | 69 | 703 |
| Jhansi (JHS) Division | 208 | 140 | 77 | 39 | 50 | 514 |
| Agra (AGC) Division | 123 | 79 | 46 | 19 | 29 | 296 |
| Jhansi Workshop/JHS | 94 | 60 | 33 | 17 | 22 | 226 |
| Track Machine Line/HQ | 33 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 82 |
| Head Quarter/NCR/PRYJ | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 32 |
| Grand Total | 759 | 498 | 278 | 135 | 183 | 1,853 |
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | SSC/Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% aggregate marks + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Qualification Deadline | Must be completed on or before 07.07.2026 |
| Age Limit | 15 - 24 years (as on 07.07.2026) |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 10 years additional (service period + 3 years, min 6 months continuous) |
| Trade Group | Trades |
|---|---|
| Core Technical | Fitter, Welder, Armature Winder, Machinist, Turner, Wireman, Electrician, Painter, Plumber, Mechanic (DSL), Carpenter/Wood Work Technician |
| IT & Electronics | Computer Networking Technician, Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronics Communication System, Multimedia and Web Page Designer, Electrical and Electronics, IT & Electronic System Maintenance, COPA |
| Support/Admin | Draughtsman (Civil), Stenographer (English), Stenography (Hindi), Health Sanitary Inspector |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07 July 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 08 July 2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Online Application Closes | 07 August 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 07 July 2026 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online via Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking) |
No written test or interview. In case of tie, older age preferred; if DOB matches, earlier Matriculation pass date considered.
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| RRC NCR Official Website | rrcpryj.org |
| Apply Online | rrcpryj.org |