Railway Jobs in Maharashtra 2026

Maharashtra's extensive railway network — one of the busiest in India — is divided among Central Railway (Mumbai), Western Railway (Mumbai), and South Central Railway (Nagpur). With thousands of stations, depots, workshops, and administrative offices, the Railway is one of the largest employers of Maharashtra's candidates.

Central Railway (CR), headquartered at CST Mumbai, is one of India's busiest railway zones. It manages routes from Mumbai to Pune, Nagpur, Bhusaval, and Solapur. The Bhusaval Division alone has a large workforce in Khandesh and Vidarbha regions. CR conducts apprentice training through its Matunga Workshop (Mumbai), Bhusaval Workshop, and Parel Workshop.

Western Railway (WR), headquartered at Church Gate Mumbai, manages routes to Gujarat and Rajasthan from Mumbai. It employs a large workforce in Mumbai Suburban, Vasai Road, and Surat routes. WR's Mumbai Suburban network — the lifeline of Mumbai — requires ongoing maintenance staff.

South Central Railway (SCR), though headquartered in Hyderabad, has its Nagpur Division covering Vidarbha routes (Nagpur–Gondia–Ballarpur). Candidates from Nagpur, Wardha, Yavatmal, and Amravati districts often apply through RRB Nagpur.

RRB NTPC is the most aspirational railway exam in Maharashtra, as posts like Station Master (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 pay scale) and Goods Guard carry good salaries and growth. Selection involves CBT 1 (Preliminary), CBT 2 (Mains), Typing/Skill Test (where applicable), and Medical/DV.

RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruits Constables and Sub-Inspectors through a written exam followed by PMT/PET. RPF posts come with uniform allowance, railway pass benefits, and housing in railway colonies. Maharashtra's RPF recruits are deployed across CR, WR, and SCR zones.

Railway Act Apprentices are recruited annually by CR and WR in trades like Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Welder, and Painter. The apprenticeship programme provides 1-year training at railway workshops and a stipend. After successful completion, candidates can apply for Group D posts with apprenticeship certificate preference.