NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway (NCR), Prayagraj has published an official recruitment notification (Zonal Notification No. RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026) for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,853 training slots across various trades in different divisions, workshops, and units of North Central Railway, including Prayagraj, Agra, and Jhansi. Candidates who have completed 10th class and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can submit their applications online through the official RRC Prayagraj portal from July 8, 2026, to August 7, 2026.
NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC NCR Prayagraj) |
| Notification Number | RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1,853 Slots |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Category | Railway Jobs / Apprentice |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Selection Mode | Merit-based (Matriculation + ITI Marks) |
| Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
| Notification Release Date | July 7, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | July 8, 2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Closing Date | August 7, 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | July 7, 2026 |
| Document Verification Date | To be updated on official portal |
Division & Unit-Wise Vacancy Details
North Central Railway offers a total of 1,853 apprenticeship training slots distributed across multiple divisions, headquarters, and workshop units:
| Division / Unit | Total Vacancies |
| Prayagraj (PRYJ) Division | 703 Posts |
| Jhansi (JHS) Division | 514 Posts |
| Agra (AGC) Division | 296 Posts |
| Jhansi Workshop (JHS) | 226 Posts |
| Track Machine Line / HQ | 82 Posts |
| Head Quarter / NCR / PRYJ | 32 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 1,853 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 07.07.2026)
Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Upper Age Relaxation:
SC / ST Category: 5 Years relaxation
OBC Category: 3 Years relaxation
PwBD Category: 10 Years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation up to service period + 3 years (Max 10 years)
2. Educational & Technical Qualifications
Educational Qualification: Must have passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
Technical Qualification: ITI / National Trade Certificate affiliated with NCVT or SCVT in the relevant trade is mandatory.
Note: Candidates awaiting 10th or ITI results as of July 7, 2026, or holding Diploma/Engineering degrees are not eligible for this apprenticeship scheme.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Act Apprentice training is conducted entirely on a merit basis:
Merit List Preparation: The merit list is generated by taking the simple average of the percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation (10th) and ITI examinations, assigning equal weightage to both.
No Written Test: There will be no written examination or viva voice.
Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates (1.5 times the number of vacancies) will be called for document verification.
Medical Examination: Candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed format signed by an authorized Government Medical Officer (not below Assistant Surgeon).
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates | Exempted (No Fee) |
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or integrated payment gateways.
How to Apply Online for NCR Prayagraj Apprentice 2026
Visit the official website of Railway Recruitment Cell, Prayagraj at www.rrcpryj.org.
Click on the notification link for “Engagement of Act Apprentices 01/2026”.
Complete the initial registration by providing basic details such as Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number, and Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrollment ID.
Fill in the personal details, academic qualifications (10th marks), ITI trade details, and unit preferences.
Upload self-attested scanned copies of required documents, including 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, caste/EWS certificate, passport-size photograph, and signature in prescribed formats.
Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (if applicable).
Verify all entered information before submitting the application form.
Download and print out a copy of the completed online application form for future reference.
Important Links
| NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Notification PDF | Click Here |
| NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Apply Online Link | Click Here |




