Notification No.: RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2025 | Date: 16.09.2025
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of North Central Railway, Prayagraj, has released a centralized notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a fantastic opportunity for ITI pass-outs to receive training within the Indian Railways system.
This page provides a simplified, user-friendly summary of the official notification. Read all details carefully before applying.
📊 Quick Snapshot: 1763 RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1763 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Dates | 18 Sep 2025 (00:00 Hrs) to 17 Oct 2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Eligibility | 10th Pass (50%+) + ITI in Relevant Trade |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 Years (as on 16/09/2025) Age relaxation applicable |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (10th + ITI Marks) |
| Training Period | 01 Year |
| Official Website | https://www.rrcpryj.org |
📋 Detailed Vacancy Breakdown (Division & Trade Wise)
The 1763 vacancies are distributed across various trades and units within the North Central Railway. Here is the division-wise summary:
| Division/Workshop | Vacancies | Key Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj (PRYJ) Division | 703 | Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Electrician, Machinist |
| Jhansi (JHS) Division | 497 | Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic (DSL), COPA |
| Agra (AGC) Division | 296 | Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Plumber, COPA |
| Workshop Jhansi | 235 | Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Electrician |
| HQ/NCR/PRYJ | 32 | Stenographer (Eng/Hindi), COPA, Multimedia |
➡️ For the complete, detailed trade-wise and category-wise vacancy list, please see Annexure A.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification (as on 16.09.2025)
- Mandatory: Passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
- Technical: Must have passed ITI in the relevant trade (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, etc.) from an institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
⚠️ Important: Candidates awaiting their 10th or ITI results are NOT eligible to apply.
2. Age Limit (as on 16.09.2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxation is applicable as per rules:
- SC/ST Candidates: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: +3 years
- PwBD Candidates: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per govt. norms
Calculate Your Age: You must have been born between 16/09/2001 and 16/09/2010 (UR). Use the date calculator on the application portal for exact eligibility.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- | Online |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender | Exempted | – |
- The fee must be paid online through the integrated payment gateway (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).
📝 How to Apply Online for RRC NCR Apprentice 2025
Follow these simple steps to apply. Applications are only accepted online via the official website.
- Visit Official Website: Go to https://www.rrcpryj.org.
- Find Notification: Look for the link “Engagement of Act Apprentices – Notification No. 01/2025”.
- New Registration: Click on “Apply Online” and register using your valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill Application: Carefully fill in all personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload Documents: Scan and upload all required documents (Photo, Signature, Marksheets, Certificates) in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay Fee: If applicable, pay the application fee online.
- Submit & Print: Review your application thoroughly before final submission. Download and print the submitted application form for your future reference.
➡️ [Click Here to Apply Online] (Link will be active from 18.09.2025)
📄 Documents Required for Upload
Have these scanned (PDF/JPG) and ready before you start your application:
- Recent Passport Size Color Photograph (20 KB – 70 KB)
- Signature (20 KB – 30 KB)
- 10th Class Mark Sheet & Certificate (for Age and Qualification Proof)
- ITI All Semester Marksheets / Provisional Certificate
- ITI NCVT/SCVT Certificate
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in Central Govt. format (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen Documents (if applicable)
🔍 Selection Process
The selection will be 100% merit-based. There will be no written exam or interview.
- Merit List Formation: The merit list will be prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in both:
- Matriculation (10th) examination (with 50%+ aggregate).
- ITI examination (average of all semesters).
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates (about 1.5 times the vacancies) will be called for verification of their original documents and a medical fitness check.
- Final Selection: Candidates will be offered apprenticeship based on their rank in the merit list, trade, and division preferences.
⏰ Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here (Link to PDF) |
| Apply Online (From 18.09.2025) | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://www.rrcpryj.org |
| Annexure – A (Vacancy Details) | View Details |
| Annexure – B to H (Certificates) | View Details |
