Central Railway is recruiting for various apprenticeship positions. A total of 2424 vacancies are available across different trades and locations. This recruitment was announced on 15/07/2024, with positions available in multiple clusters including Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur. Interested candidates can start applying from 16/07/2024 and the last date to submit applications is 15/08/2024. Make sure to apply before the deadline to secure your spot in the selection process.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Central Railway
Post Name Apprentice
Advt No. RRC/CR/AA/2024
Vacancies 2424
Job Location Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur
Category Apprenticeship

Post Details

S.No. Post Code Post Name Vacancies
1 FIT Fitter UR - 712, OBC - 381, SC - 214, ST - 110
2 ELC Electrician UR - 288, OBC - 154, SC - 87, ST - 45
3 WLD Welder UR - 53, OBC - 28, SC - 16, ST - 8
4 CRP Carpenter UR - 111, OBC - 60, SC - 33, ST - 17
5 PNT Painter UR - 42, OBC - 22, SC - 13, ST - 6
6 MCH Machinist UR - 54, OBC - 29, SC - 16, ST - 8
7 DSL Mechanic Diesel UR - 104, OBC - 56, SC - 31, ST - 15
8 TLR Tailor UR - 9, OBC - 5, SC - 3, ST - 1
9 ELM Electronics Mechanic UR - 20, OBC - 11, SC - 6, ST - 3
10 PLM Plumber UR - 10, OBC - 5, SC - 3, ST - 2

Age Eligibility

Job Post Name Age Criteria
Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Tailor, Electronics Mechanic, Plumber Must be born between 15/07/2000 and 15/07/2009
Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
Persons with Disability (PwD) 10 years
Ex-servicemen Up to 10 years + service period

Selection Process

Step Process Detail Duration Score
Step 1: Written Exam Objective type questions covering relevant subjects/skills. 2 hours 100 marks
Step 2: Physical Test Applicable for certain posts; testing physical abilities. Varies N/A
Step 3: Document Verification Verification of original documents as per application details. N/A N/A
Post Syllabus Topics Required Experience
Fitter Mechanical Fundamentals, Safety Protocols, Equipment Handling Preferred experience in mechanical settings
Electrician Electrical Circuits, Code Standards, Installation Procedures Experience with electrical systems desirable
Welder Welding Techniques, Material Knowledge, Safety Measures Prior welding experience required

Exam Fee

Fee Detail Amount Conditions
Application Fee Rs. 100 Non-refundable
Fee Exemption No Exam Fee SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates are exempted

How to Apply

  1. Visit the RRC/CR application portal to start the online application process.
  2. Log in with your Aadhaar number or if not available, use the 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID printed on the Aadhaar Enrolment slip. For applicants from Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Assam, use your voter ID, driving license number, or any other valid government identity card.
  3. Fill up the online application form with all required personal details and BIO-DATA.
  4. Upload the necessary documents including your photograph and signature as specified:
    • Scanned color photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPEG format, 100 DPI, 20-70 kb).
    • Scanned signature (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPEG format, 100 DPI, 20-30 kb).
  5. Ensure all data matches exactly as recorded in your matriculation certificate to avoid issues during document verification.
  6. Submit the application fee via the provided online payment gateway.
  7. Verify payment if necessary by clicking on the ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂVerify PaymentÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàbutton on the payment gateway page.
  8. Review your application, confirm all details are correct, and submit your application.
  9. Keep a printout of the confirmation page for your records and future reference.

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date 16/07/2024 at 11:00 AM
Online Registration Last Date 15/08/2024 at 5:00 PM
Payment Date of Application Fees 16/07/2024 to 15/08/2024

Important Links

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