Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2861 Posts

📢 Overview

Central Railway has released the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 2,861 vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible ITI pass candidates can apply online for training in various trades across Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur divisions.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	September 2026
Online Application Start	Available Now
Last Date to Apply	Check Official Notification
Merit List Release	To Be Announced
Document Verification	To Be Announced

📊 Vacancy Details

Division / Workshop	Vacancies
Mumbai Cluster	1,237
Bhusawal Cluster	706
Pune Cluster	215
Nagpur Cluster	151
Solapur Cluster	139
Workshop Units	413
Total Posts	2,861

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Passed 10th Class/Matriculation with at least 50% marks.
• Possess ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	15 Years
Maximum Age	24 Years

Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government Rules.

💰 Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / Female	Nil
PwBD Candidates	Nil

Payment Mode: Online

📝 Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

1. Merit List Preparation
2. 10th Marks Weightage
3. ITI Marks Weightage
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

No Written Test and No Interview.

💵 Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive stipend as per:

• Apprentices Act, 1961
• Central Railway Rules

🏢 Training Locations

• Mumbai Division
• Bhusawal Division
• Pune Division
• Nagpur Division
• Solapur Division
• Various Railway Workshops

🔗 How to Apply

1. Visit the official Central Railway Apprentices Portal.
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill out the online application form.
4. Upload required documents:
   • Passport Size Photo
   • Signature
   • 10th Marksheet
   • ITI Certificate
   • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Submit the form and print the confirmation page.

📌 Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• 10th Marksheet
• ITI Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Recent Photograph
• Signature
• Mobile Number
• Email ID

✅ Key Highlights

• Organization: Central Railway
• Post Name: Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 2,861
• Qualification: 10th + ITI
• Selection: Merit Based
• Application Mode: Online
• Job Location: Maharashtra