Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC/NCR) Recruitment 2025

Organization Name

English: Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC/NCR)

Hindi: रेलवे भर्ती प्रकोष्ठ, उत्तर मध्य रेलवे (आरआरसी/एनसीआर)

Designations / Trades

The engagement is for Act Apprentices in various designated trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961:

• Fitter
• Welder (G&E)
• Armature Winder
• Machinist
• Carpenter / Wood Work Technician
• Electrician
• Painter (General)
• Mechanic (Diesel)
• Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance
• Wireman
• Plumber
• Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronics Communication System
• Health Sanitary Inspector
• Multimedia & Web Page Designer
• Crane Operator
• Draughtsman (Civil)
• Stenographer (English)
• Stenographer (Hindi)
• Turner
• Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
• Computer Networking Technician

Organization Address

Street Address: Nawab Yusuf Road, Balmiki Chauraha, Civil Lines

City: Prayagraj

State: Uttar Pradesh

Country: India

Postal Code: 211001

Base Salary / Stipend

Selected candidates engaged as Apprentices will undergo Apprenticeship training for a period of one year and will be paid a stipend during the training at the prescribed rate as per extant rules governed by the concerned State Governments. No fixed salary is mentioned in the notification.

Employment Type

Apprenticeship Training (Not permanent employment). Training duration is 1 year.

Important Dates

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted ONLINE only through the official website.
• Applicants must upload scanned copies of certificates including SSC/10th, ITI, caste certificate, photograph, and signature.
• No physical/offline applications will be accepted.
• Applicants should have a valid email ID and Aadhaar card at the time of application.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: 10th / Matriculation or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. ITI certificate in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT is compulsory.
• Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.

Age Limit (as on 16.09.2025)

• Minimum: 15 years
• Maximum: 24 years
• SC/ST: Relaxation of 5 years
• OBC: Relaxation of 3 years
• PwBD: Relaxation of 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation equal to length of service + 3 years

Reservation Details

Reservations are provided for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories along with horizontal reservation for PwBD (4%) and Ex-Servicemen (3%).

Candidates applying under EWS must provide a valid Income & Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority as per government rules. The gross annual family income must be less than ₹8,00,000.

Application Fees

• ₹100/- (Non-refundable)
• No fee required for SC, ST, PwBD, Female, and Transgender candidates.

Selection Process

• Selection will be based purely on merit.
• Merit list will be prepared using the average of percentage marks in 10th (SSC) and ITI, with equal weightage.
• In case of tie: older candidates will be preferred. If DOB is same, the one who passed 10th earlier will be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and Medical Examination.
• There will be no written test or viva.

Training Period

The selected candidates are required to undergo apprenticeship training for a period of 1 year.

Other Important Information

• No hostel accommodation will be provided. Candidates must arrange their own accommodation.
• The Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in Railways after completion.
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government authorized doctor is mandatory.
• Any discrepancy in application/certificates will result in rejection of candidature.
• Documents in languages other than English or Hindi must have attested translations.
• Candidates must avoid impersonation or submission of fake certificates; such cases will lead to cancellation and possible legal action.

Contact Information

Office Address: Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway, Nawab Yusuf Road, Balmiki Chauraha, Civil Lines, Prayagraj – 211001

Helpline Numbers / Email: Not specified in the notification.

Important Links

• Download Official Notification (PDF)
• Official Website – RRC Prayagraj