Railway Apprenticeship Updates 2026
Welcome to the Official Hub for Railway Apprenticeship Updates. This is your one-stop destination for tracking the entire recruitment lifecycle of Act Apprentices across all Indian Railway zones. From the release of New Notifications to the declaration of Merit Lists, Document Verification (DV) dates, and Final Joining Panels, we cover every single update in real-time.
Updated: Mar 16, 2026
Railway Apprenticeship Updates 2026
RRC SCR Apprenticeship 2026: Apply for 2,801 Act Apprentice Posts
RWF Apprenticeship 2026 – Apply Offline for 192 Act Apprentice Posts
KRCL Trainee Apprentice 2026 – Apply Online for 190 Posts
RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 5349 Trade Apprentice Posts, Apply Online at rrc-wr.com
RRC Pryaraj Apprentice 2025 – Allotment of First DV
RRC NR Delhi Act Apprentice 2025 – Notice for Absent Candidates During DV
RRC ER Kolkata Apprentice DV Schedule 2025-26 Out: Download Call Letter for Jamalpur, Asansol & Malda
RRC NR Act Apprentices Cut Off 2025 Released – Check Trade Wise Merit Marks
RRC NR Apprentice 2025-26: Application Status Released & DV Dates Fixed (Feb 9-13)
RRC ER (Kolkata) DV Schedule for Act Apprentices Training 2025-26 for Kanchrapara Workshop and Sealdah Division
Patiala Locomotive Works Apprenticeship 2025 for 225 Vacancy | Apply Online
RCF Kapurthala Apprenticeship 2025 for 550 Vacancy | Apply Online
RRC NR Apprentice Jobs 2025 for 4116 Vacancy
RRC SER Apprentice Jobs 2025 for 1785 Vacancy
About Railway Apprenticeship (Act Apprentice)
Railway Apprenticeship is a 1-year training program conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 by various Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). It is designed to provide industrial exposure to candidates who have completed their ITI. While this is not a permanent job, completing this training grants you the status of “Course Completed Act Apprentice” (CCAA), which is the “Golden Gate” to a permanent Railway Group D job.
Candidates who complete their apprenticeship (CCAA) get three massive benefits in RRC Level 1 (Group D) Recruitment:
- 20% Reservation: 20% of all Level 1 vacancies are reserved exclusively for CCAAs.
- PET Exemption: Apprentices are EXEMPTED from the Physical Efficiency Test (Running/Weight carrying).
- 1/3rd Weightage: 1/3rd of your NCVT marks are added to your final written exam score, making selection extremely easy.
🏆 Selection Process: No Written Exam
The recruitment process for Railway Apprenticeship is purely based on Merit. There is no written examination or interview.
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Merit List Calculation: The merit list is prepared by taking the simple average of:
• % Marks in Matriculation (10th) (minimum 50% required).
• % Marks in ITI Trade (NCVT/SCVT).
Formula: (Matric % + ITI %) / 2.
Note: For 10th, marks of all subjects are considered, not just best of 5. -
Document Verification (DV): Candidates in the merit list (usually 1.5 times the vacancies) are called for DV. You must produce original 10th & ITI mark sheets, NCVT Certificate, and Caste Certificates.
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Medical Fitness: Selected candidates must bring a Medical Certificate signed by a Gazetted Government Doctor (Assistant Surgeon or above).
• Vision: Distance vision 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses.
• Physical: No serious deformity of spinal column or limbs.
Eligibility Criteria (Who Can Apply?)
To apply for any RRC Apprenticeship, candidates must meet the following strict criteria:
• SC / ST: 5 Years (Up to 29)
• PwBD: 10 Years (Up to 34)
• Ex-Servicemen: 10 Years relaxation.
💰 Stipend During Training
Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend during the 1-year training period. The amount varies as per State Government rules but generally falls in the following range:
- ITI (1 Year Trade): Approx. ₹7,000 – ₹7,700 per month.
- ITI (2 Year Trade): Approx. ₹8,050 – ₹8,800 per month.
- Note: No other allowances like DA or HRA are provided during training. Hostel accommodation is generally NOT provided.
Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC) Zone List
Apprenticeship notifications are released zone-wise throughout the year. Click below to check active vacancies: