Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway has released notification No. RRC/WR/04/2025 for engagement of Act Apprentices under Apprentices Act 1961 for 5,349 slots across various divisions and workshops.
1. Important Information
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway |
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| Notification No. | RRC/WR/04/2025 Apprentice |
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| Notification Date | 18/02/2026 |
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| Total Vacancies | 5349 |
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| Application Mode | Online |
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| Official Website | https://www.rrc-wr.com |
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2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Online Application Start | 21 February 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 March 2026 (05:00 PM) |
3. Age Limit (As on 23/03/2026)
| Category | Date of Birth Between |
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| UR | 24/03/2002 to 23/03/2011 |
| SC/ST | 24/03/1997 to 23/03/2011 |
| OBC | 24/03/1999 to 23/03/2011 |
| PWD-UR | 24/03/1992 to 23/03/2011 |
| PWD-SC/ST | 24/03/1987 to 23/03/2011 |
| PWD-OBC | 24/03/1989 to 23/03/2011 |
Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
4. Educational Qualification
| Qualification Type | Details |
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| Educational | 10th (Matriculation) with minimum 50% aggregate marks |
| Technical | ITI Certificate (NCVT affiliated) in relevant trade |
5. Trade List
| Sr No | Trade Name |
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| 1 | Fitter |
| 2 | Welder |
| 3 | Turner |
| 4 | Machinist |
| 5 | Electrician |
| 6 | Wireman |
| 7 | Electronics Mechanic |
| 8 | Mechanic Diesel |
| 9 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle |
| 10 | Carpenter |
| 11 | Painter |
| 12 | Plumber |
| 13 | Draftsman (Civil) |
| 14 | Refrigeration & AC Mechanic |
| 15 | PASSA |
| 16 | Stenographer (English) |
6. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
7. Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
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| Merit List | Prepared based on average of 10th + ITI marks (Equal weightage) |
| Document Verification | Verification of original documents |
| Medical Examination | Medical Fitness Certificate required |
No Written Exam or Interview.
8. Training & Stipend
| Particular | Details |
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| Training Period | 1 Year |
| Stipend | As per Railway Board Rules |
| Job Guarantee | No Job Guarantee after Apprenticeship |
9. Reservation Details
| Category | Reservation % |
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| PwBD | 4% |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3% |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS | As per Government Rules |
10. Required Documents
| Document | Required |
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| 10th Marksheet | Yes |
| ITI Marksheet & Certificate | Yes |
| Caste Certificate | If applicable |
| EWS Certificate | If applicable |
| PwBD Certificate | If applicable |
| Recent Photograph & Signature | Mandatory |
11. How to Apply
| Step | Process |
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| 1 | Visit https://www.rrc-wr.com |
| 2 | Register using Email & Mobile |
| 3 | Fill Application Form Carefully |
| 4 | Upload Documents |
| 5 | Pay Fee (if applicable) |
| 6 | Submit & Print Application |
12. Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Multiple applications for same trade will be rejected.
- Carry original documents at the time of verification.
- Apply before last date to avoid server issues.
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