Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR) has issued an addendum dated 9 November 2026 to its Act Apprentice Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026. The addendum adds the Engineering (P-Way) Unit to all five divisions/clusters and publishes trade-wise training slots. Candidates who submitted their applications on or before 9 November may edit and resubmit their forms to exercise a preference for the newly added P-Way unit, according to their ITI trade.
The original recruitment remains open until 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. The original notification lists 2,861 Act Apprentice slots. The addendum lists 948 P-Way slots across the five divisions; it does not separately restate a revised grand total, so candidates should check the updated unit-wise vacancy matrix on the official portal.
Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway |
| Original notification number | RRC/CR/AA/2026 |
| Original notification date | 3 November 2026 |
| Latest addendum date | 9 November 2026 |
| Engagement | Act Apprentice training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Original notified slots | 2,861 |
| Newly added unit | Engineering (P-Way), across all five divisions/clusters |
| P-Way slots listed in addendum | 948 in total across the five divisions |
| Qualification | Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks and relevant NCVT/SCVT ITI |
| Age limit | 15–24 years as on 3 November 2026, with applicable relaxation |
| Monthly stipend | ₹9,600 |
| Training duration | 1 year |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date to apply | 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official website | rrccr.com |
Central Railway Apprentice Addendum 2026: What Has Changed?
The 9 November addendum confirms that the Engineering (P-Way) Unit has been added to all divisions/clusters. It gives a separate trade-wise and category-wise slot table for the new unit. This is a material change for candidates whose ITI trade matches one of the P-Way trades.
| Division / Cluster | Engineering (P-Way) slots |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 232 |
| Bhusawal | 212 |
| Nagpur | 229 |
| Pune | 163 |
| Solapur | 112 |
| Total listed in addendum | 948 |
The added unit includes trades such as Fitter, Structural Welder, Gas Cutter, Painter (General), Carpenter/Wood Work Technician, Draughtsman (Civil), Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, and other trades listed for specific divisions. Availability is not identical in every division. Candidates must match their ITI trade with the exact slot and eligibility trade shown in the addendum.
Who Can Add the P-Way Preference?
The addendum states that candidates who submitted their applications on or before 9 November 2026 may edit and resubmit their applications to exercise a preference for the Engineering (P-Way) Unit, in accordance with their respective ITI trades. The addendum does not specify a separate closing date for this edit facility. Candidates in this group should log in to the official portal promptly and follow the available edit/resubmission instructions.
Candidates applying after 9 November should check the current application form and updated unit/trade options before final submission. The addendum does not extend the overall application deadline.
Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Original Clusters
The original notification announced 2,861 training slots across five clusters:
| Cluster | Original slots |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,712 |
| Bhusawal | 500 |
| Pune | 271 |
| Nagpur | 221 |
| Solapur | 157 |
| Total in original notification | 2,861 |
The addendum introduces P-Way slots within these divisions. Candidates should not assume that every trade is available in every workshop or unit. Only one cluster may be selected, and the applicant should choose units within that cluster where training slots exist for the relevant ITI trade.
Central Railway Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Class 10: Passed Matriculation/Class 10 or equivalent under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- ITI: National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or an accepted provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT in the relevant notified trade.
- Trade matching: The ITI trade must match a training slot in the selected cluster and unit.
- Previous apprenticeship: Candidates who are currently undergoing or have already completed apprenticeship training should not apply under this notification.
- Engineering degree/diploma: Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible under this specific ITI apprenticeship notification.
Central Railway Apprentice Age Limit 2026
The age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 3 November 2026. The original notification provides upper-age relaxation of five years for SC/ST candidates, three years for OBC candidates and ten years for eligible PwBD candidates. Ex-Servicemen relaxation is governed by the special conditions in the notification.
Stipend and Training Duration
Selected Act Apprentices will receive a stipend of ₹9,600 per month for one year of training. This is an apprenticeship stipend, not the salary of a regular Railway employee. Completion of training does not guarantee permanent employment or automatic absorption into Central Railway service.
Application Fee and Selection Process
The application fee is ₹100 for candidates who are not covered by the notified exemptions. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempt from the fee. The fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
There is no separate written examination or interview. Merit is calculated using the simple average of the Class 10 aggregate percentage and the ITI percentage in the relevant trade. Merit lists are prepared cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise. Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification and medical fitness formalities.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original notification | 3 November 2026 |
| Online application opened | 3 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Engineering (P-Way) addendum | 9 November 2026 |
| Eligibility to edit/resubmit for P-Way preference | Applications submitted on or before 9 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Merit list and document verification | To be announced |
How to Apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRC Central Railway website at rrccr.com.
- Open Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 and read the original notification and 9 November addendum.
- Check the cluster, unit and trade-wise training slots, including the newly added Engineering (P-Way) unit.
- Register and complete the online application with accurate Class 10 and ITI marks.
- Select only one cluster and choose units within that cluster where your ITI trade is available.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, marksheets, ITI certificate and applicable category documents.
- Pay the ₹100 fee if you are not exempt.
- Review the form carefully, submit it and save the registration number and confirmation.
- If you applied on or before 9 November, log in to check the P-Way edit/resubmission option and exercise the preference only if your trade matches the listed slots.
Important Official Links
- Download Central Railway Engineering (P-Way) addendum dated 9 November 2026 (PDF)
- Download original Act Apprentice Notification RRC/CR/AA/2026 (PDF)
- Central Railway Apprentice application portal
- Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway official website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest update in Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
RRC Central Railway issued an addendum dated 9 November 2026 adding the Engineering (P-Way) Unit to all five divisions/clusters and publishing trade-wise slots.
How many P-Way slots are listed in the addendum?
The addendum lists 948 P-Way slots across Mumbai, Bhusawal, Nagpur, Pune and Solapur. It does not separately state a revised grand total for the entire recruitment.
Who can edit an application to add the P-Way preference?
Candidates who submitted applications on or before 9 November 2026 may edit and resubmit their applications to exercise a preference for the Engineering (P-Way) Unit, subject to their ITI trade.
What is the last date to apply for Central Railway Apprentice 2026?
The online application window closes on 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Does Central Railway Apprentice training guarantee a permanent job?
No. This is one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It does not guarantee permanent Railway employment or automatic absorption.
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Last verified: 11 November 2026. This update is based on Central Railway Addendum dated 9 November 2026 and the original Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 dated 3 November 2026. The RRC Central Railway portal and any subsequent corrigendum are the final authority.