RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Merit-Based Shortlisting: No written test, interview, or oral exam is conducted. The merit list is prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation (Class 10th) and ITI examinations (giving equal weightage to both).

2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original credentials.

3. Medical Fitness Examination: Standard pre-engagement medical fitness check-up by a railway medical authority.

Vacancy & Eligibility

Cluster-wise Training Locations & Breakdown (Total: 4,651 Posts)

• Lucknow Cluster (LKO): 1,525 Posts

• Delhi Cluster (DLI): 1,312 Posts

• Ambala Cluster (UMB): 979 Posts

• Firozpur Cluster (FZR): 740 Posts

• Moradabad Cluster (MB): 63 Posts

• Jammu Cluster: 32 Posts

Educational Qualifications

• Academic Qualification: Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.

• Technical Qualification: Must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) / ITI Certificate affiliated to NCVT / SCVT in the relevant notified trade passed by 6 November 2026.

• Exclusions: Results awaited candidates or those with higher professional engineering degrees/diplomas are not eligible.

1. Merit-Based Shortlisting: No written test, interview, or oral exam is conducted. The merit list is prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation (Class 10th) and ITI examinations (giving equal weightage to both).

2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original credentials.

3. Medical Fitness Examination: Standard pre-engagement medical fitness check-up by a railway medical authority.

Important Dates

Application Fee & Payment

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100

• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: No Fee / Exempted

• Payment Mode: Online Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Important Documents Required

• Scanned Passport-size Photograph and Signature.

• Class 10th (Matriculation) Marksheet & Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth and 50% aggregate marks compliance).

• Consolidated ITI Marksheet covering all semesters/years and the National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT / SCVT.

• Caste / Community Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) in the prescribed central format, if applicable.

• Disability Certificate (PwBD) or Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable.

 Exam Pattern & OverviewNote:

 There is no written exam or syllabus for this engagement; selection is determined entirely by academic score averages between Class 10th and ITI.