RRC NR Recruitment 2026: 4651 Act Apprentice Posts – Apply Online @ rrcnr.org

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years; Ex-Servicemen – up to 10 years for service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years (minimum 6 months continuous service at a stretch).

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• For all six Act Apprentice clusters (Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala, Jammu), the eligibility is uniform:
• Educational Qualification: 10th class pass (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board.
• Technical Qualification: ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT, passed by 06 November 2026.
• Age: Minimum 15 years and maximum 24 years as on 11 December 2026 (relaxation as applicable for reserved categories).
• Physical Fitness: Must meet standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
• PwBD candidates must apply against slots notified specifically for their type of disability.
• Application language: English or Hindi only. One application per candidate — multiple submissions will all be rejected.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Screening and Scrutiny of Applications: Online applications are scrutinised for completeness, eligibility, and authenticity of uploaded documents.
• Merit List: A merit list is prepared from the average of 10th class and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage. There is no written test or viva-voce.
• Tie-Breaker: In case of equal marks, the older candidate is ranked higher; if still tied, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is preferred.
• Cluster-wise and Trade-wise Final List: The final merit list is prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise, equal to the number of notified slots.
• Document Verification with Medical Certificate: Date, time, and venue will be communicated through the E-Admit Card on the RRC website. Any mismatch between marks entered online and original mark sheets will lead to rejection.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any stage of the selection process. No hostel accommodation is provided.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• 10th Pass Mark Sheet and Certificate with aggregate percentage
• Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet of all semesters / Provisional National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) with marks
• National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT
• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure available on www.rrcnr.org)
• Discharge or Serving Certificate for Ex-Servicemen quota applicants
• Two recent passport-size photographs (each 10–50 KB, JPG format), Signature, and Left Thumb Impression specimen (each 10–50 KB, JPG format)
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card)

How to Apply for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online

• Open the "Engagement of Act Apprentice" ONLINE Application link on the official RRC NR website at www.rrcnr.org.
• Register with Name, Father's Name, Community, Category, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Date of Birth.
• Receive the login password on the registered email ID and via SMS on the registered mobile number.
• Log in, fill the Application Form, pay the online fee (Rs. 100 for Others; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women), and upload documents.
• Upload photograph, signature, and thumb impression (each 10–50 KB in JPG format) along with certificates.
• Submit finally and print the application form and fee payment slip for your records.
• Applications must be submitted on or before 11 December 2026, 23:59 Hrs. No change is permitted in the application after final submission.

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Application Fee Structure

• Payment is online only as part of the application. Cash, cheque, money order, IPO, DD, and fee stamps are not accepted. Last date to pay the fee: 11 December 2026.

Important Dates