RRC Apprentice Merit List 2026
Railway Apprentice (Act Apprentices) Merit Based Selection 2026
Conducted by: Railway Recruitment Cell
RRC Apprentice Result 2026 – Railway Zone Merit List Declared: Check Zone-wise Selection List & Document Verification
The Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) of Indian Railways’ zonal railways have been declaring Act Apprentice merit lists for ongoing apprentice recruitment drives throughout 2025-2026. Railway apprentice recruitment is merit-based — there is no written examination — and selection is prepared from the marks secured in Matriculation (10th) and ITI, converted to a percentage-based merit as prescribed in each zone’s notification. Around 5,500 posts were announced across multiple zones in the 2024-25 notices (North, South, Eastern, NCR and other zones), and a fresh RRC NCR (Prayagraj) notification for 1,853 apprentice posts surfaced in 2026. Merit lists, revised lists and Document Verification (DV) schedules are published on the official websites of the concerned zonal railway / RRC. This page consolidates the result status, the zone-wise timeline, how to check the merit list, the merit calculation method, and the stages after selection.
RRC Apprentice Result 2026 – Summary
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Result Name | RRC / Zonal Railway Act Apprentice Merit List (provisional & final), revised lists and DV status |
| Organising Body | Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) of zonal railways (North, South, Eastern, NCR, SCR, WR, NWR, WCR, SER etc.), Ministry of Railways |
| Recruitment Cycle | Zone-wise apprentice notifications 2024-25 (about 5,500 posts announced across zones); RRC NCR Prayagraj 1,853 posts notification (2026) |
| Post(s) | Act Apprentice trades: Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Mechanist, Diesel Mechanic, Wireman, Electronics Mechanic, Interior Decorator and other notified ITI trades |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 5,500 posts across zonal notifications in 2024-25; 1,853 posts under RRC NCR Prayagraj (2026) |
| Status | Merit lists declared / being declared zone-wise; DV and revised lists in progress |
| Result Date | Merit list declarations running throughout 2026 (e.g. SCR merit list 25 July 2026; RRC NWR merit list 08 July 2026; ER Liluah merit list 25 June 2026; WR Ratlam 2nd list 13 June 2026; SER final merit 12 June 2026) |
| Selection Stages | Merit preparation (10th + ITI marks) → Document Verification → Medical Fitness → Apprenticeship engagement |
| Official Website | Official websites of the respective zonal railways / RRCs (e.g. RRB Mumbai portal for RRB notifications) and indianrailways.gov.in |
RRC Apprentice 2025-26 – Important Dates & Result Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Multiple zonal railway notifications released covering about 5,500 Act Apprentice posts (North, South, Eastern, NCR and other zones); online applications accepted on zonal RRC portals |
| 24 January 2026 | RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice result/merit list published on the Northern Railway official website |
| 26 February 2026 | PLW (Patiala) Apprentice merit list declared for workshop/production unit candidates |
| 04 March 2026 | WCR Bhopal Apprentice final merit list published for West Central Railway candidates |
| 03 April 2026 | SER Kolkata (South Eastern Railway) Apprentice final merit list declared |
| 12 June 2026 | SER Kolkata Apprentice final merit list follow-up update / zone-wise engagements progressed |
| 13 June 2026 | RRC WR Ratlam Apprentice 2nd (revised) merit list published |
| 25 June 2026 | RRC ER Liluah (Eastern Railway) Apprentice merit list declared |
| 08 July 2026 | RRC NWR Apprentice merit list published for North Western Railway candidates |
| 25 July 2026 | SCR (Secunderabad) Apprentice merit list declared for South Central Railway candidates |
| 2026 | RRC NCR Prayagraj 1,853-posts cycle: notification/application window processed in 2026, merit list expected thereafter |
How to Check the RRC Apprentice Merit List
Apprentice merit lists are published on the official website of the zonal railway / RRC that invited your application (not on individual candidate logins in most zones). Follow these steps:
- Open the official website of the zonal railway where you applied (for example, the Northern Railway, Southern Railway, Eastern Railway or respective RRC portal; RRB-type portals such as RRB Mumbai also carry notices relevant to their board’s recruitments).
- Go to the Recruitment / Apprentice / Results section and look for the link titled along the lines of “Engagement of Act Apprentices – Merit List” for your notification.
- Open the merit list PDF (provisional list, revised list or final list as applicable). Lists may be trade-wise and/or category-wise.
- Search for your roll number or registration number and category in the PDF. Merit lists typically show the candidate’s name, roll number, community, trade and merit percentage.
- If your name appears in the provisionally selected list, note the Document Verification schedule and the document checklist announced in the same notice; missing DV means forfeiture of candidature.
- Also keep watching for revised/supplementary merit lists — zones periodically issue them when vacancies are re-calculated, candidates skip DV or documents are rejected (e.g. WR Ratlam’s 2nd list on 13 June 2026).
- Save the PDF and take a printout; you will need it at the time of DV and engagement.
Official Railway Apprentice Result Links
Merit lists and engagement notices are hosted only on the official websites of the zonal railways / RRCs and on Indian Railways portals. Beware of fake merit-list PDFs and appointment letters circulated on messaging apps; genuine lists always appear on official government domains.
- Indian Railways Official Portal (indianrailways.gov.in) – central hub listing zonal railway websites and official recruitment notifications.
- RRB Central Application Portal (rrbapply.gov.in) – candidate login for RRB-line recruitment application status facilities.
- RRB Mumbai Official Website (rrbmumbai.gov.in) – notices and recruitments of RRB Mumbai, including related result publications.
Apprentice Merit Calculation: Cut Off & Normalisation (No Written Exam)
Railway Act Apprentice engagement involves no written test and no score normalisation. Merit is computed purely from academic records using the formula stated in the zone’s notification: typically, 50% weightage to Matriculation (10th) marks and 50% weightage to ITI marks, converted into a combined percentage for each candidate. The resulting merit score is rounded as per the notified rule, and candidates are ranked trade-wise and community-wise.
In practice, the effective cut-off (the minimum merit score at which a candidate got selected) differs by trade, category and zone; popular trades like Fitter and Electrician generally see much higher cut-offs than less sought-after trades. When marks are tied, the tie is usually resolved by date of birth (older candidate ranked first) or the Matriculation percentage, as specified in the notice. There is no negative marking and no exam-day variance to correct — which is why accuracy of the marks you entered in the application matters: wrongly entered 10th/ITI marks get cross-verified with original mark sheets at DV and any discrepancy leads to rejection.
Selection Process & Next Stage After the Merit List
- Merit List Publication: provisional merit lists are published trade-wise on the zonal website; candidates above the cut-off are called for verification.
- Document Verification: originals of the Matriculation mark sheet/certificate, ITI mark sheet and trade certificate, category/EWS/PWD certificate, employment exchange registration (where asked), photographs and the printout of the application are verified. Ex-service personnel and other special categories must bring the prescribed certificates.
- Medical Fitness: candidates who clear DV undergo medical examination as per the fitness standards prescribed for apprentices by the concerned railway; vision and general physical standards apply.
- Final List & Engagement: after DV and medicals, the final list is issued and selected candidates receive engagement/apprenticeship joining instructions including the reporting workshop/unit and the date.
- Waiting List / Reserve Panel: many zones publish a waiting/reserve list; candidates on it are called if additional vacancies arise or selected candidates do not join.
- During Apprenticeship: apprentices receive the stipend prescribed under the Apprentices Act; completion of training with a National Apprenticeship Certificate improves prospects in future railway recruitments.
RRC Apprentice Result – Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is the apprentice merit list available — on a login portal or a PDF?
Most zonal railways publish apprentice merit lists as open PDFs on their official website under the Recruitment/Apprentice section; there is generally no individual scorecard login. Search your roll number/name in the PDF. Some zones additionally display status via the application portal used during form filling.
2. My name is not in the merit list. Is there any chance of selection?
Yes, in many cases. Zones issue revised and supplementary merit lists after DV (for example, RRC WR Ratlam released a 2nd list on 13 June 2026). Keep checking the official zonal website periodically, and watch for waiting-list calls if additional vacancies arise during the engagement period.
3. Which login portal should I use for apprentice selection status?
Apprentice engagements are handled by the zonal railway’s RRC, so the answer depends on your zone — check the website of the zone where you applied (North, South, Eastern, NCR, SCR, WR, NWR, WCR, SER etc.). The Indian Railways portal (indianrailways.gov.in) links to all official zonal sites. rrbapply.gov.in deals with RRB recruitments rather than apprentice merit lists.
4. When will the Document Verification dates be announced?
DV dates are announced together with (or shortly after) your zone’s merit list, in the same notice or a follow-up notice on the zonal website. DV is typically scheduled within weeks of the list publication, trade-wise in batches. Carry all original documents plus self-attested copies; absence leads to loss of candidature.
5. When will the final merit list for my zone be expected?
Final lists follow completion of DV and medical examination, and the time taken varies by zone and batch size. In 2026, zones such as WCR (04 March 2026), SER (12 June 2026), NWR (08 July 2026) and SCR (25 July 2026) have issued final or stage lists; for the RRC NCR 1,853-post cycle, the merit list is expected after the application window and scrutiny in 2026.
Disclaimer: The dates, vacancy figures and merit details on this page are indicative and compiled from official zonal notifications available at the time of writing. Each zonal railway publishes its own schedule and lists, which are revised periodically. Always verify the merit list, DV schedule and engagement orders on the official website of your zonal railway / RRC, and through indianrailways.gov.in, before acting on any information. This website is independent and is not affiliated with Indian Railways or any railway zone.