Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Online application started for 2418 posts

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Online applications invited for 2418 Apprentice posts in multiple trades across Mumbai, Pune, Bhusawal, Nagpur, and Solapur clusters. Eligible candidates (10th + ITI) can apply from 12 August 2025 to 11 September 2025 at www.rrccr.com. No exam, selection will be based on merit list.

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT CELL Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2025

Apprentices will be engaged in different trades under Central Railway Clusters. The trade-wise and cluster-wise vacancies are as follows:

🔸 Mumbai Cluster

• Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter (General), Tailor (General), Electrician, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Turner, Instrument Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant, Electronics Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, COPA, etc.

🔸 Bhusawal Cluster

• Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Programming & System Administration Assistant, Carpenter, Painter, Mechanic Diesel, etc.

🔸 Pune Cluster

• Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Welder, Painter, Carpenter, Mechanic Diesel.

🔸 Nagpur Cluster

• Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Welder, COPA.

🔸 Solapur Cluster

• Fitter, Carpenter, Machinist, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, Painter.

👉 Total Slots Across Clusters: 2418

Central Railway Apprentice 2025

Age Limit (as on 12.08.2025)

•  Age: 15 Years To  24 Years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: +5 Years /OBC: +3 Years / PwBD: +10 Years
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. rules (Service period + 3 years)

 Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed 10th Class / Matriculation (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
• Must also possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT / SCVT.
• Note: Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are NOT eligible for this apprentice recruitment.

 Other Requirements

• Candidate should have Aadhaar Card (or Voter ID/Passport/Driving License for J&K, Meghalaya, Assam).
• Candidate should be medically fit as per Railway standards.

• General / OBC: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: ₹0/- (No Fee)
• Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Central Railway Apprentice 2025

1. Merit List Preparation
   • Based on the average percentage of marks obtained in 10th Class (minimum 50%) + ITI Trade.
   • Example: If a candidate scored 60% in 10th and 70% in ITI, then the average = 65%.
2. Tie-Breaking Rule
   • If two candidates have the same percentage:
     • Candidate with older age will be preferred.
     • If age is also the same, then the one who passed matriculation earlier will be given preference.
3. Document Verification (DV)
   • Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents.
4. Medical Fitness Test
   • Candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate issued by a government-authorized doctor.

👉 Final selection will be done cluster/unit-wise and trade-wise as per vacancy slots.

Central Railway Apprentice 2025

•  Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway
• Notification Number: RRC/CR/AA/2025
• Online Application Dates: 12 August 2025 to 11 September 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
• Application Fee: ₹100 (No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
• Total Vacancies: 2418 Apprentice Slots
• Training Period: 1 Year (as per Apprentice Act 1961)
• Stipend: ₹7,000/- per month (as per RBE No. 202/2019)
• Selection Mode: Merit based (10th + ITI marks average) – No Exam, No Interview
• Training Locations: Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur (Workshops & Units)
• Engineering Graduates/Diploma holders are NOT eligible
• Medical Fitness: Mandatory Government-approved medical certificate required
• Official Website: www.rrccr.com

Candidates can apply online only for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Applications submitted in offline/physical mode will not be accepted.

1. Visit Official Website – Go to www.rrccr.com.
2. Registration – Click on “Apprentice Recruitment 2025” link and complete the registration using Aadhaar number / valid ID.
3. Fill Application Form – Enter personal details, educational qualification, and trade preference carefully.
4. Upload Documents – Upload scanned copies of:
   • Passport size photo (20–70 kb)
   • Signature (20–30 kb)
   • 10th Marksheet & ITI Certificate
   • Caste/Disability/Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
5. Pay Application Fee – Pay ₹100/- (except SC/ST/PwBD/Women) via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.
6. Submit Form – After successful fee payment, submit the form and download the confirmation page.
7. Print Application Form – Take a printout and keep it safe for document verification.

👉 Candidates should apply before 11th September 2025 (5:00 PM) to avoid last-minute issues.