Railway & PSU Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Status: Zone-Wise Notifications Active
Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC) across various zones (Central Railway, Eastern Railway, Western Railway, North Central Railway, etc.) along with major PSUs (Mazagon Dock, IOCL, SAIL, Coal India) invite applications for Trade Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Railway & PSU Apprentice Summary
| Recruiting Sectors | Indian Railways (RRC) & Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice / Trade Apprentice |
| Minimum Qualification | 10th Pass with Min 50% Marks (+ ITI NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade) |
| Selection Method | Direct Merit List (10th Marks + ITI Marks) — No Written Test |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹7,000 to ₹12,000 / month (As per NATS/Apprenticeship rules) |
| Age Criteria | 15 to 24 Years (Category relaxations applicable) |
Popular Apprentice Trades
Apprenticeship training is offered across multiple mechanical, electrical, and technical trades:
- Fitter / Turner / Machinist
- Electrician / Wireman
- Welder (Gas & Electric)
- Mechanic Diesel / AC & Refrigeration
- COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant)
- Carpenter / Mason / Painter
How Merit List is Calculated
For most Railway zones and PSUs, the merit list is prepared on a 50:50 weightage basis:
Merit Score = (10th Board Marks Percentage + ITI Trade Marks Percentage) / 2
* Note: Candidates must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Class 10 to be considered eligible.
How to Register & Apply Online
- First, register on the NCVT Official Apprenticeship Portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Complete your 100% profile registration and generate your 10-digit Apprentice Registration Number (e.g., A012345678).
- Visit the respective Railway Zone portal (e.g., rrc-cr.com) or PSU career portal.
- Fill out the Apprentice Application Form with your Class 10 and ITI marks.
- Upload scanned copies of 10th Certificate, ITI Mark Sheet, Caste Certificate, and Photo.
- Pay the nominal application fee (₹100 for UR/OBC, ₹0 for SC/ST/PWD/Female) and submit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the main benefit of doing a Railway Apprenticeship?
Ans: Candidates who complete Railway Apprenticeship (CCAA) receive 20% reserved vacancies in Railway Group D (Level-1) permanent recruitment, along with physical test (PET) exemption.
Q2: Can Non-ITI 10th pass candidates apply for Railway Apprenticeship?
Ans: Most trades require ITI, but specific PSUs (like Mazagon Dock MDL) occasionally release non-ITI 10th pass apprentice slots under Group 'A' categories.