🚨 RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 — Key Highlights

📁 Vacancy Breakdown (Cluster-wise) — Total 4116

The table below shows the cluster-wise distribution of vacancies. For trade-wise and unit-wise distribution, please refer to Annexure-A of the official notification PDF (link provided below).

Annexure-A: The official notification contains a detailed trade-wise and unit-wise vacancy break-up (Annexure-A). Candidates must download the official PDF and check the trade-wise seats for each unit before applying. If you want, we can extract trade-wise rows into a table — provide confirmation and I will add it exactly as in Annexure-A.

✅ Eligibility — What You Must Meet

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed Matriculation / Class 10 from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidate must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. The trade in ITI should match the apprentice trade for which you are applying.
• Candidates awaiting 10th or ITI final results are not eligible.

Age Limit (as on 24-12-2025)

• Minimum Age: 15 years.
• Maximum Age: 24 years.
• Age relaxation applies as per Government rules: SC/ST (+5 yrs), OBC Non-Creamy Layer (+3 yrs), PwBD (+10 yrs), PwBD+OBC (+13 yrs), PwBD+SC/ST (+15 yrs). Ex-servicemen rules applicable as per notification.

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India.

🎯 Selection Process — Merit, DV, Medical

The selection is entirely merit-based. There is no written exam. The main steps are:

1. Application Scrutiny: Online applications will be screened for completeness and eligibility. Incomplete or incorrect forms will be rejected.
2. Merit List Preparation: Merit percentage will be calculated using equal weightage for 10th percentage and ITI percentage.
   Merit Formula: Merit % = (10th % + ITI %) / 2. Example: if 10th = 62% and ITI = 78% → Merit = (62+78)/2 = 70%.
3. Category-wise Merit List: Merit lists will be prepared separately for each category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD) and for each cluster/trade.
4. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be invited for DV. Originals must be produced for verification.
5. Medical Fitness: Candidates selected after DV must pass the prescribed medical fitness test before final appointment.

📋 Documents Checklist (Before Applying)

• Matriculation (10th) mark sheet & certificate (showing aggregate %)
• ITI certificate & ITI marksheet (NCVT/SCVT)
• Aadhaar Card (or approved ID)
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC applicants) issued by competent authority
• PwBD certificate (if applying under PwBD)
• Ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph (as per notification size)
• Signature scan (as per notification size)

💳 Application Fee & Payment

• General / OBC: ₹100 (pay online via Debit/Credit Card/Netbanking/UPI).
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted.
• Always save the payment transaction receipt and the final submitted form PDF for future reference.

🖥️ How to Apply — Step-by-Step (Exact Steps)

1. Visit the official website: https://rrcnr.org.
2. Find and open the link titled “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025” on the homepage.
3. Read the Official Notification PDF carefully (download and save a copy).
4. Click the “Apply Online” link to open the application portal.
5. If you are a new user, register using a valid email and mobile number and note the registration number and password.
6. Login, fill the application form carefully and accurately (personal details, education, category, address).
7. Upload scanned documents in the format and size specified in the notification (photo, signature, 10th, ITI etc.).
8. Pay application fee, if applicable, and complete the payment process.
9. Verify all information, submit the application and download the confirmation page / receipt.
10. Keep hard and soft copies of the application and payment receipts for Document Verification stage.

📌 Important Tips — Avoid Rejections

• Match ITI trade exactly with the trade you are applying for — trade mismatch causes rejection.
• Use clear and recent passport photograph; avoid blurred images.
• Ensure scanned documents are legible and file sizes match the prescribed limits.
• Enter category and sub-category details correctly to avoid disqualification at DV.
• Save registration ID and password securely; you will need them to track application and merit list.

🔗 Important Links (Official)

🔗 External Reference & Related Posts

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1: What is the official website to apply?
  Ans: The official website is www.rrcnr.org.
• Q2: What is the last date to apply?
  Ans: 24 December 2025 (Applications open 25 Nov 2025).
• Q3: Is there any written exam?
  Ans: No. Selection is based on merit (10th & ITI marks average).
• Q4: Are 10th appearing candidates eligible?
  Ans: No. Candidates must have passed 10th and ITI before applying.
• Q5: How is merit calculated?
  Ans: Merit% = (10th% + ITI%) / 2.
• Q6: What documents are required for DV?
  Ans: Originals of 10th, ITI, Aadhaar, caste/PwD certificates (if applicable), photo and signature.
• Q7: Can I apply for more than one cluster?
  Ans: Check notification instructions; normally one application per candidate and preference of cluster is allowed — read the official PDF.
• Q8: Who is exempt from fee?
  Ans: SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from application fee.
• Q9: Where to find trade-wise vacancies?
  Ans: Annexure-A in the Official Notification PDF contains the trade-wise & unit-wise list.
• Q10: When will the merit list be published?
  Ans: Tentatively Feb 2026 (subject to official announcement).

⚠️ Disclaimer

This article summarizes the official RRC NR notification for quick reference only. Candidates must read the official notification PDF carefully and verify all details on the official website before applying. In case of any discrepancy, the Official Notification shall prevail.