Central Railway Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 2,418 Apprentice Posts – No Written Exam Required
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has announced a massive recruitment drive for 2,418 Apprentice posts across multiple clusters including Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur. The recruitment is aimed at providing training opportunities to ITI-qualified candidates. The best part is that no written examination or interview will be conducted — selection will be purely merit-based.
Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Overview
- Recruiting Authority: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway
- Post Name: Act Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 2,418
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Across Central Railway Zones
- Official Website: rrccr.com
Important Dates
- Start of Online Applications: 12 August 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 11 September 2025
Vacancy Details (Cluster-wise)
| Cluster | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,344 |
| Bhusawal | 528 |
| Pune | 152 |
| Nagpur | 114 |
| Solapur | 280 |
| Total | 2,418 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 15 years
- Maximum: 24 years (as on closing date)
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per government rules.
- Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with at least 50% marks.
- Must hold an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutes.
- Note: Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted (No Fee)
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Selection Process
The selection will be made without any written test or interview. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of:
- 50% weightage – Class 10 marks
- 50% weightage – ITI marks
Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and medical examination.
Training & Stipend
- Duration of Training: 1 year
- Monthly Stipend: ₹7,000 (as per apprenticeship rules)
- Note: This is a training program only and does not guarantee permanent employment in Railways.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website – rrccr.com
- Go to the “Apprentice Recruitment 2025” section.
- Register with your basic details.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
⚠️ Important: Candidates must apply for only one cluster. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
Why Apply for Central Railway Apprenticeship 2025?
- Opportunity to gain hands-on training with Indian Railways.
- No exam pressure – selection based only on merit.
- Monthly stipend during training.
- A great starting point for ITI-qualified candidates to build a career.
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