RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 1763 Posts

1: Important Date

2: Application Fee

3: RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria

3(a) Age Limit

As per the official notification, the age will be calculated as on 16 September 2025.

• • • Minimum Age: 15 years

    • Maximum Age: 24 years

    • Calculate your age using the Online Age Calculator.

Age Relaxation

Applicants belonging to reserved categories will get relaxation in the upper age limit as per government rules:

• SC/ST: Up to 5 years

• OBC: Up to 3 years

• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): Up to 10 years

• Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation equal to the duration of service in Defence Forces plus 3 years, provided they have served for at least 6 months continuously. Maximum 10 years relaxation is allowed.

3(b) Medical Fitness & Physical Standards

For the RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2025, candidates must be medically fit and submit a certificate signed by a Government doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.

Key Points:

• PwBD Eligibility (Trade-wise):

  • Locomotor Disability: Fitter (partial lower limb), Welder (without leg & 3 fingers of one hand), Electrician (partial lower limb), Stenographer (OA, OL, BL, OAL, AAV).

  • Visually Impaired: Fitter/Plumber (low vision), Stenographer (B, LV).

  • Hearing Impaired: Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Mechanic (Diesel), Electrician.

  • Multiple Disabilities: Fitter, Welder, Painter, Plumber (LC, DW, AAV).

• PwBD candidates must produce a valid Disability Certificate from a competent Medical Board.

• Candidates with disabilities not listed above are not eligible.

3(c) Educational Qualification:

To be eligible for the RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2025, candidates must fulfill the following educational requirements:

Academic Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed SSC/Matriculation/10th Class Examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 system.

• A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required from a recognized Board.

Technical Qualification:

• Applicants must possess an ITI Certificate/National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT, recognized by the Government of India.

• The ITI qualification is compulsory in the respective trade for which the candidate is applying.

  Important Notes:

  • Candidates awaiting results of SSC/Matriculation/10th or ITI as on 16.09.2025 are not eligible.

  • Applicants who have failed in ITI should not apply. If such candidates are selected by mistake, their candidature will be cancelled immediately and stipend already paid will be recovered with interest.

  • Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible to apply under this notification as they fall under a separate apprenticeship scheme.

4: RRC NCR Apprentice 2025 Vacancy – Trade-Wise Total Slots

5: Documents Required for RRC NCR Apprentice 2025

Applicants must upload self-attested scanned copies of the following documents in the prescribed format and size:

• 10th Class Mark Sheet (or equivalent) – proof of qualification.
• Proof of Date of Birth – 10th certificate/mark sheet or School Leaving Certificate.
• Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet or Provisional National Trade Certificate.
• NCVT/SCVT Trade Certificate (final or provisional).
• Category Certificates – SC/ST/OBC or EWS Certificate
• PwBD Certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate – Discharge/Serving certificate (if applying under quota).
• Passport-size Colour Photograph (recent, JPG/JPEG, 20–70 KB).
• Signature (JPG/JPEG, 20–30 KB).
• Income & Asset Certificate – for EWS candidates.

📌 Important Notes:

• All documents must be clear, valid, and uploaded in the specified size.
• Originals + 2 self-attested copies must be produced during Document Verification.
• Certificates in regional languages must have a translated copy in English/Hindi.
• Applications without required documents will be rejected.

6: RRC NCR Apprentice 2025 – Application Process

• Apply online only at www.rrcpryj.org.

• Fill personal details, Aadhaar/PAN, marks, and trade preferences carefully—merit list will be based on these.

• Aadhaar number (12-digit) or enrolment ID (28-digit) is mandatory.

• Details must exactly match matriculation records; mismatches lead to disqualification.

• Keep a valid mobile number & email ID active for communication.

• Select preferred unit/division/workshop carefully—choice once submitted is final.

• Multiple applications for the same trade will be rejected.

• Download and keep a printout of the application for future use.

• Carry original documents, EWS certificate (if applicable), and Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of verification.

7: Mode of Selection – RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2025

The selection process for RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will be purely merit-based. No written test or interview will be conducted.

Selection Criteria:

• A merit list will be prepared by taking the average of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate required) and ITI examination, giving equal weightage to both.

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for document and certificate verification in a ratio of 1.5 times the total vacancies.

• In case of a tie:

  • The candidate with older age will be preferred.

  • If age is also the same, the one who passed Matriculation earlier will get priority.

• The final merit list will be prepared Unit-wise, Trade-wise, and Community-wise based on descending order of marks.

• Applicants are not required to send hard copies of applications or documents by post; all details must be uploaded online only.

8: Training Period & Stipend

Training Period:

• Candidates selected under the RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will undergo apprenticeship training for 1 year as per the Apprentice Act, 1961.

Stipend:

• During the training period, apprentices will receive a stipend at the prescribed rate in accordance with the existing rules set by the respective State Governments.

• The stipend amount will be paid monthly and is subject to change as per government norms.

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10:  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Q1. How many vacancies are released under RRC NCR Prayagraj Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
👉 A total of 1,763 apprentice posts have been announced across different trades.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online for RRC NCR Apprentice 2025?
👉 The last date for online application is 16 October 2025.

Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
👉 Candidates must have passed 10th/Matriculation with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutes.

Q4. What is the age limit for applying?
👉 Applicants should be between 15 to 24 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per government rules.

Q5. Is there any application fee?
👉 Yes. The fee is ₹100 for General and OBC candidates.
👉 SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender/Female applicants are exempted from paying the fee.

Q6. How will the selection be done for RRC NCR Apprentice 2025?
👉 Selection will be based on merit prepared from the average of 10th class marks and ITI marks. There will be no written test or interview.

Q7. What is the stipend for selected apprentices?
👉 Selected candidates will undergo 1-year training and receive a stipend as per Government of India rules.

Q8. What are the medical and physical standards required?
👉 Candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from a government-authorized doctor. Certain PwBD candidates are also eligible as per trade-wise conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Q9. What documents need to be uploaded during the application process?
👉 Applicants must upload 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.

Q10. What is the official website to apply for RRC NCR Apprentice 2025?
👉 The official application can be submitted at www.rrcpryj.org