Painter – WR Apprentice
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 190
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Qualification
- Qualification: Applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th class) under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board and possess an ITI certificate in the Painter (General) trade, affiliated to NCVT.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 24 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Western Railway is seeking individuals for the Painter Apprentice recruitment, a valuable government job for those with an eye for detail and finishing. This role involves preparing surfaces and applying paint to railway coaches, buildings, and equipment, ensuring aesthetic appeal and protection. Aspiring painters can apply online to develop specialized expertise in this practical public sector trade. It's a chance to contribute to the visual standards of Indian Railways.
- Secure a Painter Apprentice government job, focusing on surface preparation and painting for railway coaches and infrastructure.
- Eligibility for this specific role requires an ITI certificate in Painter (General) trade, alongside the 10th pass qualification.
- This Western Railway vacancy offers comprehensive training and a stipend, providing a strong foundation for a public sector career.
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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.
