Railway RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 2,418 Posts
Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC-CR)
Notification No.: RRC/CR/AA/2025
Total Vacancies: 2,418 Apprentice Posts
Divisions/Clusters: Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur
Official Website: rrccr.com
About Exam:
Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway invited applications for the engagement of Apprentices under The Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment drive offers opportunities in multiple trades across various divisions of Central Railway. The selection is entirely merit-based, calculated from 10th class and ITI marks, without any written exam or interview.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 12 August 2025
- Application Start Date: 12 August 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 11 September 2025 (till 17:00 hrs)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 11 September 2025
- Merit List/Exam Date: To be notified later
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 12 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years (up to 29 years)
- OBC: 3 years (up to 27 years)
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation
Educational Qualification
- 10th Class (Matriculation) under 10+2 system with at least 50% marks
- ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
Note: Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
Selection Process
- Merit List: Prepared based on marks in 10th (Matriculation) and ITI trade (simple average percentage).
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates and documents.
- Medical Examination: Mandatory for final selection.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 2,418
- Category-Wise (Approx):
- General: 1217
- OBC: 642
- SC: 362
- ST: 174
- Division-wise and trade-wise details are provided in the official notification.
Stipend
- ₹7,000 per month during the first year of training.
- Stipend may increase by 10% in the second year.
How to Apply (Process)
- Visit rrccr.com.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with registration number and password.
- Fill the application form with correct details.
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents (10th, ITI, caste certificates, etc.).
- Pay application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for reference.
This recruitment is Apprenticeship Training under The Apprentices Act, 1961.
Candidates must carefully select the trade and division while applying.
Important Links
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Apply Online for Apprentice Recruitment
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Download Official Notification
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Official Website: rrccr.com
FAQs
Q1. When did the online application for Railway RRC CR Apprentice 2025 start?
A1. The application process started on 12 August 2025.
Q2. What was the last date to apply online for Railway RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
A2. The last date to apply was 11 September 2025 (till 17:00 hrs).
Q3. What was the last date for payment of the application fee?
A3. The fee payment deadline was also 11 September 2025.
Q4. When will the Railway RRC CR Apprentice 2025 merit list be released?
A4. The merit list will be notified later on the official website.
Q5. Is there any written exam for this recruitment?
A5. No, selection is merit-based on 10th and ITI marks only.
Q6. Where can I apply online for Railway RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
A6. Candidates could apply online through Apply Online for Apprentice Recruitment.
Q7. Where can I download the official notification for Railway RRC CR Apprentice 2025?
A7. The official notification is available here: Download Official Notification.
Q8. What is the official website of Railway RRC CR for this recruitment?
A8. The official website is rrccr.com.