RRC Central Railway Mumbai Act Apprentice Online Form 2026 - 2861 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR), Mumbai has issued notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 dated 3 November 2026 to fill 2861 Act Apprentice slots under the Apprentices Act 1961. This is a single, centralised notification for all Central Railway units: RRC/CR collects the applications and prepares the merit lists, and the selected candidates then train at the workshop, shed or depot they chose. The slots are spread over five clusters: Mumbai (1712), Bhusawal (500), Pune (271), Nagpur (221) and Solapur (157). Matunga Workshop alone has 547 slots and Parel Workshop 272. Online applications are open on rrccr.com from 3 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 2 December 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates who are already undergoing or have completed apprenticeship training should not apply.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Cluster - C&W (Coaching) Wadi Bunder 258, Kalyan Diesel Shed 50, Sr.DEE(TRS) Kalyan 118, Sr.DEE(TRS) Kurla 188, Kurla Diesel Shed 60, Engineering 45, S&T 95, Parel Workshop 272, Matunga Workshop 547, S&T Workshop Byculla 42, TMO STMD/KYN/BB 9, Stenographer 28 | 1712 |
| Bhusawal Cluster - C&W Depot 122, Engineering 13, S&T 47, Electric Loco Shed 80, Electric Locomotive Workshop Bhusawal 118, CEW Manmad 51, TMW Nasik Road 47, TMO ZTMD/BSL 17, Stenographer 5 | 500 |
| Pune Cluster - C&W Depot 31, Diesel Loco Shed 121, Electric Loco Shed Daund 46, Engineering 20, S&T 42, TMO STMD/KK/PA 8, Stenographer 3 | 271 |
| Nagpur Cluster - Electric Loco Shed Ajni 48, C&W Depot 54, MELPL Ajni 33, Engineering 25, S&T 53, TMO STMD/AQ/NGP 8 | 221 |
| Solapur Cluster - C&W Depot 55, Kurduwadi Workshop 56, Engineering 11, S&T 26, TMO STMD/SUR 8, Stenographer 1 | 157 |
Eligibility
You need to have passed Class 10 (or its equivalent under the 10+2 system) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board. You also need the National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT, or a Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT, in the same trade as the slot you apply for, for example Fitter, Electrician, Welder (Gas & Electric), Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Painter (General), Mechanic Diesel, Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant or Stenographer (English or Hindi). Engineering graduates and diploma holders cannot apply, because a separate apprenticeship scheme covers them. Check the slot tables in the notification before choosing your cluster and units: if your chosen unit has no slot for your ITI trade, the application is wasted and cannot be changed after final submission.
You must have completed 15 years and not completed 24 years on 3 November 2026. For UR candidates this means a date of birth between 03.11.2002 and 03.11.2011 (both dates included). The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST (born 03.11.1997 to 03.11.2011), 3 years for OBC (born 03.11.1999 to 03.11.2011) and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Ex-Servicemen get up to 10 years more, calculated as their defence service plus 3 years, provided they served at least 6 months continuously. OBC candidates must upload a caste and non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 in the central government format.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 3 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 2 December 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment | Online, at the end of the application |
| Merit List / Document Verification | To be notified by RRC/CR |
Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹100 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online through the RRC/CR payment gateway - Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallet |
Salary / Pay
Every Act Apprentice gets a stipend of ₹9,600 per month (National or State certificate holders), as fixed by Railway Board letter RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11 November 2025. Training lasts one year in every trade. No hostel is provided, so you will have to arrange your own stay near the unit. The application fee is ₹100 (non-refundable) for General and OBC candidates; SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay no fee. Pay online through the RRC/CR payment gateway by debit card, credit card, internet banking, UPI or wallet. Training does not give any right to a railway job after completion.
Selection Process
There is no written exam and no interview. RRC/CR will prepare the merit list on the simple average of your Class 10 percentage and your ITI percentage in the trade. Class 10 percentage is counted on total marks, not on selected subjects. For ITI, only the average marks in the consolidated mark sheet of all semesters, or the marks on the provisional NTC, are counted. If your board gives letter grades, enter the midpoint of the grade range (for example, grade A at 80-89% means 84.5%). A mismatch between the percentage you enter and the one RRC calculates leads to rejection. In a tie, the older candidate ranks higher. Shortlisted candidates go for document verification with originals and a medical certificate in the Annexure VII format signed by a government doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.
How to Apply
Apply only online at rrccr.com through the Act Apprentice portal before 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Keep a 12-digit Aadhaar number ready (applicants from Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam may use another valid ID). Upload a colour photo (3.5 x 3.5 cm, JPG, 20-70 KB, not older than three months), signature (20-30 KB), Class 10 mark sheet, date of birth proof, consolidated ITI mark sheet, NTC/provisional NTC and, if applicable, caste, PwBD or discharge certificate. Choose only one cluster and list your preferred units inside it. Submit only one application; multiple applications are all rejected. No details can be changed after the fee is paid. Do not post a hard copy. For problems, write to act.apprentice@rrccr.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Act Apprentice slots are in RRC/CR/AA/2026?
2861 slots: Mumbai cluster 1712, Bhusawal 500, Pune 271, Nagpur 221 and Solapur 157.
What is the last date?
2 December 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The online form opened on 3 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Who can apply?
Class 10 pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and an NCVT National Trade Certificate or NCVT/SCVT provisional certificate in the trade. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.
What is the age limit?
15 to 24 years as on 3 November 2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST, 3 for OBC and 10 for PwBD.
Is there an exam?
No. Selection is on a merit list made from the simple average of Class 10 and ITI percentages, followed by document verification and medical certificate.
What is the fee?
₹100 for General and OBC. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay nothing.
How much stipend will I get?
₹9,600 per month as per RBE No. 116/2025, for one year of training. No hostel is provided.