Mumbai, March 12, 2026: The Central Railway (CR), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released an official notification (RRC/CR/AA/2025/Part-II) for the engagement of 51 Act Apprentices 
its workshops and units. This recruitment drive, conducted under The Apprentices Act 1961, offers a one-year training program in designated trades for ITI-certified candidates. The online application window is open from March 10, 2026 (11:00 AM) to April 9, 2026 (5:00 PM).
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, serves as the nodal agency for this centralized notification. Selected candidates will undergo training in clusters including Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, and Solapur, with stipends as per RBE No. 116/2025. Notably, this is a non-employment training program, and completion does not guarantee absorption into Central Railway.
Read on for detailed vacancy breakdowns, eligibility criteria, application steps, and key dates.
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The recruitment drive offers 51 training slots distributed across four clusters and five trades. Below is the category-wise distribution of vacancies:
| Cluster | Trade | Duration | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Stenographer (Shorthand English/Hindi) | 1 year | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Bhusawal | Stenographer (Shorthand English/Hindi) | 1 year | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Pune | Stenographer (Shorthand English/Hindi) | 1 year | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Solapur | Fitter (Engineering) | 1 year | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mason | 1 year | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Mechanic (Refrigeration and AC) | 1 year | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | |
| Total Vacancies | 29 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 51 | ||
Note:
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Toggle| Category | Date of Birth Range (Inclusive) |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | March 10, 2002 – March 10, 2011 |
| OBC | March 10, 1999 – March 10, 2011 |
| SC/ST | March 10, 1997 – March 10, 2011 |
| PwBD (Persons with Disability) | Relaxation of 10 years over the category-wise upper age limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation of service period + 3 years (minimum 6 months continuous service required) |
Only the following disabilities are eligible for reservation:
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Source: GovtJobs.co.in — Read the original notification
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