RRC Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway (WR) invites online applications for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2025–26.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
- Notification Date: 18/02/2026
- Online Application Start Date: 21/02/2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 23/03/2026 (05:00 PM)
Total Vacancies: 5,349 Slots
Notification No.: RRC/WR/04/2025
📊 NUMBER OF VACANCIES & RESERVATION
- Total Apprentice Slots: 5,349
- Reservation applicable as per Government of India norms:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | As per Annexure |
| ST | As per Annexure |
| OBC (NCL) | As per Annexure |
| EWS | As per Annexure |
| PwBD | 4% (within total slots) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3% (within total slots) |
⚠ Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease.
Divisions Covered:
- BCT Division
- BRC Division
- ADI Division
- RTM Division
- RJT Division
- BVP Division
- Workshops & HQ Units
(Trade-wise and Division-wise detailed breakup available in Annexure-A)
🎓 DISCIPLINE & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1️⃣ Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) under 10+2 system
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks
- From a recognized Board
2️⃣ Technical Qualification
- Must possess ITI Certificate in relevant trade
- Affiliated to NCVT
Eligible Trades Include:
- Fitter
- Welder
- Turner
- Machinist
- Carpenter
- Painter (General)
- Diesel Mechanic
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
- Electrician
- Electronics Mechanic
- Wireman
- Mechanic Refrigeration & AC
- Pipe Fitter
- Plumber
- Draftsman (Civil)
- Stenographer (English)
- Programming & System Administration Assistant (PASSA)
- Forger & Heat Treater
- Machinist (Grinder)
❌ Engineering Graduates & Diploma Holders are NOT eligible.
❌ Candidates awaiting results are NOT eligible.
🎯 MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
- Minimum 50% marks in Matriculation
- Merit prepared based on:
- Average of Matriculation % + ITI %
- Equal weightage (50% each)
No Written Exam / No Interview.
🎂 AGE LIMIT (As on 23/03/2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Defence Service + 10 Years + 3 Years |
(Detailed date of birth table mentioned in notification)
📝 SELECTION PROCESS
1️⃣ Merit List based on:
- Matriculation Marks (50% weightage)
- ITI Marks (50% weightage)
2️⃣ Tie Breaking:
- Older candidate preferred
- If same DOB → Earlier Matric pass preferred
3️⃣ Document Verification
4️⃣ Medical Fitness Certificate Required
🚫 No written test
🚫 No viva
💰 APPLICATION FEE
- ₹100 (Non-refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women – No Fee
Payment Mode:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
- Internet Banking
🏥 MEDICAL & PHYSICAL STANDARDS
- Medical Certificate from Government Authorized Doctor (Gazetted, not below Assistant Surgeon)
- PwBD candidates must produce valid Disability Certificate
- Trade-wise permissible disability defined in notification
⏳ TRAINING PERIOD & STIPEND
- Training Duration: 1 Year
- Stipend: As per Railway Board rules
⚠ No guarantee of Railway job after completion of training.
🖥 HOW TO APPLY
- Visit official website: https://www.rrc-wr.com
- Complete online registration
- Fill personal & academic details carefully
- Upload required documents:
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI Marksheet
- Trade Certificate (NCVT)
- Caste/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
- Photograph (3.5 x 3.5 cm, JPG, 20–70 KB)
- Signature (JPG, 20–30 KB)
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit & download application form
Only online applications are accepted.
📑 GENERAL CONDITIONS
- No TA/DA for Document Verification
- No change of trade/division after selection
- Multiple applications for same trade → Rejected
- Original documents required at DV
- Impersonation or fake documents → Disqualification + legal action
- Railway has not appointed any agent
Legal Jurisdiction: CAT Mumbai
⚠ IMPORTANT ADVISORY
Selection is purely on merit basis.
Beware of job racketeers & fake websites.
Refer only official website: https://www.rrc-wr.com
Western Railway has notified 5,349 Apprentice slots for the year 2025–26 under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
The last date to submit the online application is 23 March 2026 (05:00 PM).
Candidates must have passed 10th (minimum 50% marks) and possess an ITI certificate in relevant trade affiliated to NCVT. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.
Selection is based on merit calculated from:
- 50% weightage – Matriculation marks
- 50% weightage – ITI marks
No written exam or interview will be conducted.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)| Advertisement No. | Notification: RRC/WR/04/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 5349 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 21 Feb 2026 — 23 Mar 2026 Expired |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
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