Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Check Last Date to Apply, Vacancy, Application Fees & Selection Process

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 notification has been released on the official RRCCR website. A total of 2,424 vacancies for apprenticeships across various clusters, with a ₹7,000 monthly stipend offered to eligible candidates.

Navya SinghUpdated on : Sep 24 2024 10:03 IST

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 notification has been released for 2424 vacancies. The notification is available on the official RRCCR website. The last date to apply for the post of Central Railway Apprentice is August 15, 2024 (till 5:00 pm). The application process for the Central Railway Apprentice post commenced on July 16, 2024. RRCCR stands for the Railway Recruitment Cell Central Railway. It is the body that is responsible for the recruitment of staff for the Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways.

To be eligible for the Central Railway Apprentice posts, candidates must have passed the 10th standard examination with at least 50% marks. They must have completed an ITI course in the relevant trade. The lower age limit for the posts is 15 years. Also, the candidate should not have completed 24 years of age as of August 29, 2024. There is also an age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and 10 years for PWD candidates. For more information on age relaxation, candidates can refer to the recruitment notification available on the official RRCCR website.

Selection will be based on a merit list prepared for all eligible candidates. The merit list will be prepared based on marks scored by the candidate in matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) and marks scored in the ITI in the trade for which the apprenticeship is sought. The merit list will be prepared by calculating the simple average of the marks obtained in matriculation and ITI.

Central Railway Recruitment 2024: Highlights

Candidates who are interested in applying for the post of Central Railway Apprentice must be aware of the following recruitment highlights:

Particulars	Details
Type of Recruitment	Central Railway Recruitment
Recruiting Body	Railway Recruitment Cell Central Railway (RRCCR)
Post	Central Railway Apprentice
Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2024	2424
Central Railway Apprentice Salary 2024	Stipend - INR 7000/- (for National or State Certificate Holder)

Central Railway Recruitment 2024: Dates

Candidates who wish to apply for the Central Railway Apprentice post must be aware of the following important dates:

Event	Dates
Central Railway Apprentice Notification 2024	July 16, 2024
Central Railway Apprentice Registration 2024 closes	August 15, 2024

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Eligibility

Particulars

Details

Age Limit

Lower Age Limit: 15 years
Upper Age Limit: Candidate should not have completed 24 years of age as of August 29, 2023

Educational Qualifications

To be eligible for the post of Central Railway Apprentice, the candidate must:

Have passed the 10th class examination (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised board
Possess a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or a Provisional Certificate issued by the NCVT or State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT)

Note: Upper age limit is relaxed for candidates belonging to following categories: SC/ST/OBC, PwD (Persons with Disability) & Ex-Servicemen. For more details on age relaxation, candidates can refer to the official notification available on the website of Railway Recruitment Cell Central Railway (RRCCR).

Particulars	Details
Application Fee	INR 100/- (non-refundable)

Cluster	No. of Vacancies
Mumbai	1594
Bhusawal	418
Pune	192
Nagpur	144
Solapur	76
Total	2424

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the eligibility criteria for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024?

Candidates must have passed the 10th standard examination with at least 50% marks. They must have completed an ITI course in the relevant trade. The lower age limit for the posts is 15 years. Also, the candidate should not have completed 24 years of age as of August 29, 2024.

Is there an age relaxation for reserved category candidates?

Yes, there is an age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and 10 years for PWD candidates.

What is the selection process for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024?

When will the Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 notification be released?

The notification for the Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 has not been released.

How can I apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024?

To apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024, candidates need to visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Cell Central Railway (RRCCR) and register themselves. Once registered, they can log in to their account and fill out the online application form.

What is the application fee for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024?

The application fee for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 is INR 100/- (non-refundable). No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates.

What is the Central Railway Apprentice salary 2024?

Central Railway Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend of INR 7000/- (for national & state certificate holders). During the second year of apprenticeship training, the minimum stipend amount will be increased by 10%. During the third year, the minimum stipend amount will be increased by 15%. If the apprentice has a National or State Certificate, the time they spent training in a school or institution recognised by the National or State Council will be counted towards their apprenticeship training period. This will affect how much their minimum stipend is.