Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 for 5349 ITI & 10th Pass Vacancies
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5,349
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 24 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Carpenter – WR Apprentice 184 Vacancies
- Draftsman (Civil) – WR Apprentice 87 Vacancies
- Electrician – WR Apprentice 1217 Vacancies
- Electronic Mechanic – WR Apprentice 236 Vacancies
- Fitter – WR Apprentice 1614 Vacancies
- Forger & Heat Treater – WR Apprentice 16 Vacancies
- Machinist – WR Apprentice 14 Vacancies
- Machinist (Grinder) – WR Apprentice 25 Vacancies
- Mechanic (Diesel) – WR Apprentice 207 Vacancies
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle – WR Apprentice 10 Vacancies
- Painter – WR Apprentice 190 Vacancies
- Pipe Fitter – WR Apprentice 176 Vacancies
- Plumber – WR Apprentice 136 Vacancies
- Programming & System Administration Assistant – WR Apprentice 280 Vacancies
- Refrigerator (AC-Mechanic) – WR Apprentice 184 Vacancies
- Stenographer – WR Apprentice 40 Vacancies
- Turner – WR Apprentice 75 Vacancies
- Welder – WR Apprentice 532 Vacancies
- Wireman – WR Apprentice 126 Vacancies
The Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 notification has been released, inviting applications for 5349 Act Apprentice vacancies. This significant government job opportunity is open to eligible candidates who have successfully completed Matriculation and hold an ITI certificate in various relevant trades. Aspiring individuals can apply online through the RRC-WR official website to secure a valuable apprenticeship within the Indian Railways public sector. This recruitment drive offers a structured pathway for skill development and a stable career foundation.
- The Western Railway recruitment drive for 2025-26 aims to fill 5349 Act Apprentice positions across multiple divisions and workshops.
- Eligibility for these government jobs requires candidates to be 10th pass with 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in a relevant trade.
- Interested applicants must complete the entire application process online via the official RRC-WR website before the last date.
- Candidates aged between 15 and 24 years are eligible to apply, with age relaxations provided for reserved categories as per official notification.
- Selected apprentices will receive a competitive stipend during their one-year training period, adhering to public sector recruitment rules.
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Additional Salary Information
Selected candidates engaged as Apprentices shall undergo apprenticeship training for a period of one year and will be paid a stipend at the prescribed rate during the training period, as per extant rules & directives issued by Railway Board from time to time.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Merit list preparation based on average of Matriculation (50% weightage) and ITI examination marks (50% weightage).
Preference to older candidate in case of tie-breaking.
Document Verification at respective divisions and workshops.
Medical Examination based on prescribed physical standards.
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹100
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Reservation
SC/ST Candidates: Upper age limit relaxed by 5 years.
OBC Candidates: Upper age limit relaxed by 3 years.
Persons with Disabilities (PWD): Upper age limit relaxed by 10 years.
Ex-Servicemen: Upper age limit relaxed by an additional 10 years, plus length of military service rendered, and an additional 3 years.
Reservation of 4% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 3% for Ex-Servicemen is included within the overall notified slots.
SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservations are applicable as per Central Government norms. Unfilled reserved slots may be filled by UR candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC-WR website: https://www.rrc-wr.com.
- Read the detailed instructions in the notification carefully before proceeding.
- Fill out the online application form with personal details, trade, Aadhaar number, marks, and choice of Division/Workshop.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹100 online (SC/ST/PwBD/Women applicants are exempted).
- Upload legible, self-attested scanned copies of required documents including 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and a recent color photograph and signature.
- Download and retain a printout of the submitted online application for future reference and document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th class) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT-affiliated institution. The age limit is 15 to 24 years as of March 23, 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) and the ITI examination, with equal weightage given to both. There will be no written test or viva.
As per the Apprentices Act, it is not obligatory for the employer to offer employment to the apprentice after completion of the training. Apprentices trained in Railway establishments will have no claim for employment in Railways based on such training.
