How to apply for RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) has released the RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025, which provides an excellent opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates to begin their careers in Indian Railways. There are 2412 apprentice positions available across various trades in the Central Railway’s workshops and units. This recruitment is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to gain practical training, hands-on experience, and a monthly stipend, all of which will help you build a strong future career.

The online application process will begin on August 12, 2025, and the deadline to apply is September 11, 2025. If you have completed 10th grade and have an ITI certificate, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of India’s most respected government sectors.

Overview | RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Total Vacancy Details

The 2412 openings are dispersed over different trades and clusters. Candidates can specify the units they prefer within the cluster they must select.

Eligibility Criteria | RRC CR Apprentice 2025

Educational Qualification

• They must also possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or a provisional certificate from NCVT/SCVT.
• Candidates must have completed the 10th grade (Matriculation) or an equivalent exam under the 10+2 system with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.

Note: Candidates with engineering degrees or diplomas are ineligible to apply.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years

Age Relaxation (as per govt rules):

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC: +3 years
• PwBD (Persons with Disability): +10 years

Salary and Stipend | RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

While this is a training (apprenticeship) program, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend to help them cover their expenses during the training period. Apprentices in the RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will receive a monthly stipend of ₹7,000 in accordance with Railway Board rules.

It is important to note that this is not a regular salary, and there are no additional allowances such as DA, HRA, or TA. The real benefit of this apprenticeship is the hands-on training and official certificate from Indian Railways, which can significantly improve your chances of future employment in both the public and private sectors.

Selection Process for RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

The selection process is simple and based only on merit. There is no written exam or interview.

• Merit List: A list will be prepared based on 10th-grade marks (minimum of 50% required) and ITI trade marks. Both will be equally weighted, with the final score being the average of the two.
• Tie-Breaker: If two candidates have the same score, the older one will be preferred. If the age is the same, the person who passed the 10th exam first will be chosen.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must provide all original documents for verification.
• Medical Test: Final selection will take place only if the candidate is medically fit according to Railway standards.

How To Apply For RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Take these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official website: Go to the RRC Central Railway’s official website.
2. Read Notification: Open and carefully read the official notification to determine eligibility and requirements.
3. Fill out the Application Form: Log in and enter all of the required information correctly.
4. Upload Documents: Please upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, date of birth proof, and ID proof in the format and size specified.
5. Pay Application Fee: Make your payment online using the payment gateway.
6. Submit & Print: After successfully submitting the application form, print it for future use.

Application Fees for RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment

• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No Fee
• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100