Railway RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway (NCR), Prayagraj has released the official notification for the recruitment of Apprentice posts, with a total of 1,853 vacancies under Advt. No. RRC/NCR/01/2026. The online application started on 08 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 07 August 2026. Interested candidates should read the complete eligibility, selection process and important dates below before applying.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), NCR Prayagraj |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) |
| Advertisement No. | RRC/NCR/01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,853 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Railway Job / Apprentice Notification |
| Job Location | North Central Railway (Prayagraj) |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 August 2026 |
| Merit List | To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH / All Female | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallet) |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the following educational qualification and age requirements as per the official RRC NCR notification:
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (10th) pass with minimum 50% marks AND an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT). |
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age as on | 07 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Railway rules for reserved categories. |
Selection Process
- Merit List based on average of 10th (Matriculation) and ITI marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Pay Scale / Salary
Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act during the training period:
| Post | Trade Apprentice |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act / Railway norms |
| Note | Apprenticeship is a training engagement, not a permanent post. |
Promotion & Career Growth
Completion of railway apprenticeship provides valuable hands-on experience and a recognized certificate. Ex-apprentices often receive preference and weightage in future regular Railway recruitments, improving their chances of securing permanent posts.
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