Engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2026-27 (Nagpur Division & Motibagh Workshop)
- Last Date for Apply Online: 18-06-2026 upto 11:59 PM
Application Fee
- General / OBC : No Fee
- EWS : No Fee
- SC / ST : No Fee
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
- Age Limit: Minimum 15 years and Maximum 24 years (as on 19-05-2026)
- Selection Process: Merit List based on Matriculation (10th) marks + ITI marks followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination
Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 1079
Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility/Details
Act Apprentice (Various Trades - 23 Trades in Nagpur Division & 8 Trades in Motibagh Workshop) 1079
- 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks + ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th) with 50% marks and ITI in relevant trade
Stipend and Career Growth
- Note: Flat training stipend. No HRA, DA, or extra railway allowances.
- Career Growth: Completing this 1-year apprentice program gives candidates direct advantages in permanent Railway recruitments:
- 20% Quota: 20% of total permanent vacancies in RRC Level-1 (Group D) posts (Trackman, Helper, Pointsman) are entirely reserved for course-completed apprentices.
- 1/3rd Marks Weightage: 1/3rd of the final marks in the RRC Group D permanent exam are calculated directly from the candidate's NCVT apprentice exam score.
- PET Exemption: Exempted from clearing the grueling Physical Efficiency Test (running with heavy weights) during permanent job screening.
- Skill Certificate: Awarded the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), highly valued in PSU and private heavy engineering companies.
Exam Pattern
- Exam Type: No Written Exam - Merit Based Selection
- Total Questions: Not Applicable
- Duration: Not Applicable
- Negative Marking: Not Applicable
- Selection is purely merit-based, calculating the exact 50:50 weightage average of your Class 10 marks and your ITI trade score.
- Tie-Breaker Rule: If two scores match identically, the older applicant gets the priority rank. If the age matches too, the candidate who cleared their matriculation exam earlier takes the seat.
Application Centers
- Nagpur Region: Nagpur Division & Motibagh Workshop, SECR
- Center Allocation: Online Application through Apprenticeship Portal
- Document Verification and Medical Examination will be conducted at designated centers in Nagpur
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.