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Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023: Check Last Date to Apply, Vacancy, Application Fees & Selection Process

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023 notification has been released on the official RRCCR website. The last date to apply for the post of Central Railway Apprentice is September 28, 2023 (till 5:00 pm).

Navya Singh Updated on : Sep 21 2023 15:36 IST

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023 notification has been released for 2409 vacancies. The notification is available on the official RRCCR website. The last date to apply for the post of Central Railway Apprentice is September 28, 2023 (till 5:00 pm). The application process for the Central Railway Apprentice post commenced on August 29, 2023. 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, 2023. 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 2023: 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 2023	2409
Central Railway Apprentice Salary 2023	Stipend - INR 7000/- (for National or State Certificate Holder)

Central Railway Recruitment 2023: 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 2023	August 28, 2023
Central Railway Apprentice 2023 Application Start Date	August 29, 2023
Central Railway Apprentice 2023 Application End Date	September 28, 2023 (till 5:00 pm)

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023: Eligibility

Only the candidates who satisfy the following eligibility criteria can apply for the post of Central Railway Apprentice:

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).

Steps to Apply for Central Railway Apprentice 2023

Eligible candidates can apply for the post of Central Railway Apprentice with the help of the following steps:

Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Cell Central Railway (RRCCR)
Click on the link for "Online Application for Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the Year 2023-24."
Read the notification carefully to understand the eligibility criteria and other important details
Fill out the online application form completely and accurately
Pay the application fee online
Submit the application form and take a copy for your reference

Documents Required

Applicants must upload clear copies of the following documents:

SSC (class 10th) mark sheet or equivalent
Proof of date of birth (SSC certificate, mark sheet, or school leaving certificate)
Consolidated mark sheet or provisional NTC (National Trade Certificate) for the trade applied for
NTC or provisional NTC issued by NCVT or SCVT
Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, if applicable
Disability certificate for PwBD candidates, if applicable
Discharge certificate or serving certificate for ex-servicemen candidates, if applicable

Central Railway Apprentice Application Fee 2023

The application fee has to be paid via an appropriate online payment gateway.

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

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023: Selection Process

The selection process for the post of Central Railway Apprentice has been explained below:

Selection Criteria for Apprenticeship

Selection will be based on a merit list prepared for all eligible candidates. The merit list will be prepared based on the following criteria:

Percentage of marks in matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks)
Percentage of marks in 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.

Calculation of Percentage of Marks

For matriculation, marks obtained in all subjects will be reckoned
For ITI, the average marks mentioned in the consolidated statement of marks for all semesters of the trade applied or the marks mentioned in the Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT will be reckoned.

In Case of Tie

If two candidates have the same marks, the following criteria will be used to determine the higher merit rank:

Older age
Earlier date of passing the matriculation exam

Final Merit List

A final merit list will be prepared cluster/unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise, equal to the number of slots available. The candidates will be ranked in descending order of percentage of marks obtained.

Document Verification

The candidates finally enlisted in the merit list will be required to get their documents verified by the concerned authorities within the stipulated time.

Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2023

The details of the vacancies for the post of Central Railway Apprentice are as follows:

Cluster	No. of Vacancies
Mumbai	1649
Bhusawal	418
Pune	152
Nagpur	114
Solapur	76
Total	2409

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the eligibility criteria for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023?

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, 2023.

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 2023?

When will the Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023 notification be released?

The notification for the Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023 has already been released. The application process began on August 29, 2023, and will end on September 28, 2023.

How can I apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023?

To apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023, 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 2023?

The application fee for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023 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 2023?

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.