The Apprentices Act, 1961, mandates apprenticeship training across industries — Indian Railways runs a yearly zonal engagement of Act Apprentices (trade-based training) to build skilled manpower. RRCs (Railway Recruitment Cells) issue zonal notifications for each railway zone; North Central Railway’s notification is one such zonal drive for 2025–26. This program is practical training — you learn on the job, get a stipend, and the training often leads to strong chances of longer-term work in the railway ecosystem.
Important Dates & Vacancy Details
Notification release date: 16 September 2025.
Online application start date: 18 September 2025.
Online application last date: 17 October 2025.
Total vacancies: 1,763 Act Apprentice posts across Prayagraj, Jhansi, Agra divisions and Jhansi Workshop.
These are the key load-bearing facts — always reconfirm on the official RRC (Prayagraj) site because date corrections or corrigenda occasionally appear.
Eligibility Criteria (Education, Age, Reservations)
General eligibility highlights (always confirm in the official PDF for trade-specific clauses):
Educational qualification: Typically Class 10th (Matriculation/SSC) pass with at least 50% marks plus an ITI certificate in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT where specified. Some trades may accept 10+2 or other combinations — check the notification.
Age limit: Commonly 15 to 24 years as on a specified cut-off date (age relaxations apply per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). Confirm the exact date in the notification.
Again: each trade can have slight differences, so check the “eligibility” and “trade-wise vacancies” sections in the official PDF before hitting submit.
Trades, Posts & Vacancy Breakdown
The RRC NCR notification lists trade-wise slots (examples: Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) and other technical trades). The final selection for a trade depends on merit (marks / criteria) and the number of seats available per division/workshop.
Want the exact trade-wise counts? Open the PDF’s annexure — it will show division-wise and unit-wise slot allocations so you can plan which division/trade to prefer.
Application Fee & Documents Checklist
Application fee (typical):
UR/OBC/EWS: ₹100 (example — confirm exact fee in the notification).
SC/ST/PwBD/Female: usually exempt.
Essential documents (scan & keep ready):
Recent passport-size photograph (specs in notification).
Scanned signature.
10th mark sheet & pass certificate.
ITI certificate & NCVT/SCVT mark sheets (if applicable).
Caste certificate (if applicable), EWS certificate (if applicable).
PwBD certificate (if applicable).
Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter/Passport/Driving license).
File formats & sizes: the official PDF gives exact JPG/PDF size limits (usually 50–200 KB for documents, specific pixel sizes for photo/signature) — follow them or the system may reject uploads.
How to Apply — Step-by-Step (with pro tips)
Read the official PDF (download and save).
Visit the official portal: rrcpryj.org and find the “Act Apprentice 2025” application link.
Register by creating a login with a valid email and mobile number. Keep credentials safe.
Fill personal details — name, DOB, category, address, education. Double-check spellings exactly as in documents.
Choose trade & preference of division/workshop as the form allows.
Upload scanned documents with correct file types & sizes. Don’t compress beyond readability.
Pay the fee online (if applicable) and take a screenshot of the payment receipt.
Preview & submit — download the confirmation / print the submitted form.
Follow the portal for merit list/DV dates and further communication (emails/SMS may be sent).
Selection Process — Merit List, DV & Medicals
Selection for Act Apprentices is mostly merit-based — marks obtained in the prescribed qualification (10th + ITI where applicable) are used to make a merit list. After merit, shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification (DV) and medical exam. Final engagement depends on successful DV and medical clearance.
Prepare originals for DV (bring a set of self-attested photocopies) and ensure your certificates match the form exactly. Any mismatch can lead to rejection.
Conclusion
The RRC NCR Act Apprentice Online Form 2025 is a major opportunity if you’re 10th pass/ITI and want on-the-job technical training with Indian Railways. Key action items: download the official PDF, confirm trade & eligibility, prepare scanned documents to the specified formats, and apply during the window (mid-September to mid-October 2025) via the official RRC (Prayagraj) portal. Bookmark the RRC site and check updates regularly — small corrigenda sometimes appear after notification release.
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