Central Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 2418 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, has released a notification for the engagement of 2418 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a golden opportunity for ITI-passed candidates to gain valuable training experience.
📌 Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Organization | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2418 |
| Notification No. | RRC/CR/AA/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Starting Date | 12 August 2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date | 11 September 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.rrccr.com |
📌 Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025: Trade-wise & Cluster-wise Breakdown
The 2418 vacancies are distributed across multiple trades in different clusters under Central Railway.
📍 Mumbai Cluster (Total: 1238 Posts)
- Carriage & Wagon (Wadi Bunder) – 258
- Kalyan Diesel Shed – 50
- Kurla Diesel Shed – 60
- Sr. DEE (TRS) Kalyan – 124
- Sr. DEE (TRS) Kurla – 180
- Parel Workshop – 303
- Matunga Workshop – 547
- S&T Workshop, Byculla – 60
📍 Bhusawal Cluster (Total: 320 Posts)
- Carriage & Wagon Depot – 122
- Electric Loco Shed, Bhusawal – 80
- Electric Locomotive Workshop, Bhusawal – 118
🔗 For a detailed trade-wise vacancy list: Refer to the official notification PDF
📌 Eligibility Criteria for Central Railway Apprentice 2025
✅ Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks (aggregate).
- ITI Pass in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
✅ Age Limit (as of 12-08-2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation as per rules
📌 How to Apply Online for Central Railway Apprentice 2025?
Follow these steps to submit your application:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
👉 Go to www.rrccr.com
Step 2: Register & Fill Application Form
- Click on "Apply Online".
- Enter Aadhaar details (or alternative ID for J&K/Assam/Meghalaya candidates).
- Fill in personal, educational & trade details.
⚠️ Important Note:
- No offline applications will be accepted.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
📌 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 12 August 2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 September 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Merit List Release | To be notified |
📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Can Diploma/Engineering graduates apply?
❌ No, only ITI-passed candidates are eligible.
❓ Is there any exam for selection?
✅ No exam, selection is purely merit-based (10th + ITI marks).
📌 Conclusion
The Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity for ITI-passed candidates to gain technical training under Indian Railways. With 2418 vacancies across Mumbai, Pune, Bhusawal, Nagpur & Solapur, eligible candidates must apply before 11 September 2025.
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Disclaimer: This blog post is based on the official notification (RRC/CR/AA/2025). For exact details, refer to the official website.