Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 5,349 Vacancies

Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC-WR) has released a centralized notification for engaging 5,349 Act Apprentices across its Divisions and Workshops. If you have passed 10th standard with 50% marks and hold an NCVT-affiliated ITI certificate, you can apply online from 21 February 2026.

Quick Answer: Western Railway is engaging 5,349 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for one year of paid training across 19 designated trades. There is no written test; selection is by merit based on your 10th and ITI marks. Apply online at rrc-wr.com between 21 February and 23 March 2026.

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC-WR)
• Notification No: RRC/WR/04/2025 Apprentice, dated 18 February 2026
• Post: Act Apprentice (19 trades)
• Total Slots: 5,349
• Training Period: 1 year, with stipend
• Application Mode: Online only

Download Official Notification PDF
Official Website: rrc-wr.com

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Important Dates

Trades Covered

Applicants need an ITI certificate, affiliated to NCVT, in one of these designated trades:

The exact number of slots per trade, division and workshop is listed in Annexure A and A-1 of the official notification. Slots are provisional and can change based on actual requirement.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Matriculation (10th class) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board
• Hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, affiliated to NCVT
• Engineering graduates, diploma holders, and candidates who failed ITI or are awaiting results are not eligible

Age Limit (as on 23 March 2026)

Reservation is 4% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 3% for Ex-Servicemen, within the overall notified slots. Ex-Servicemen and children of Armed Forces personnel have separate age relaxation rules; see the official notification for full details.

Application Fee

Payment is online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Internet Banking.

Stipend

Selected apprentices will undergo one year of training and receive a stipend at the prescribed rate, as per Railway Board rules in effect during the training period.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

• There is no written test or interview.
• Selection is based purely on a merit list, using the average of the percentage marks in Matriculation (minimum 50%) and the ITI examination, with equal weightage to both.
• If two candidates have equal marks, preference goes to the older candidate; if birth dates also match, whoever passed Matriculation earlier gets priority.
• The trade-wise and community-wise merit list is prepared separately by each Division/Unit for their notified slots.
• Shortlisted candidates must clear Document Verification and submit a Medical Fitness Certificate signed by a government-authorized doctor.

Required Documents

• 10th (SSC) marksheet and proof of date of birth
• Consolidated ITI marksheet for all semesters, and National Trade Certificate (or Provisional Certificate) issued by NCVT
• Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC applicants (OBC needs a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate for 2025-26)
• Disability certificate for PwBD applicants
• Discharge or Serving Certificate for Ex-Servicemen quota applicants
• Income and Asset Certificate for EWS applicants
• Recent colour photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm) and signature

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: www.rrc-wr.com.
2. Keep a valid personal email ID and active mobile number ready, as all updates are sent there.
3. Fill in your personal details, Aadhaar number, trade, marks/CGPA, and preferred Division or Workshop carefully.
4. Upload self-attested scanned copies of your photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, and caste/EWS/disability certificate as applicable.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online, where applicable.
6. Download and keep a printout of your submitted application for document verification.

Important Instructions

• Applicants with ITI qualifications in more than one trade may apply separately for each relevant trade.
• Submitting more than one application for the same trade with different personal details will lead to rejection of all such applications.
• Any mismatch between the marks entered online and the original marksheet, found during document verification, will lead to summary rejection.
• No hard copies of the application or documents need to be sent by post.
• In case of a shortfall of candidates in a trade at a Division/Workshop, Western Railway may redistribute candidates to other Divisions/Workshops.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many total slots are there in Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 5,349 slots across 19 designated trades, spread over various Divisions and Workshops.

Q2. Is there a written exam for this recruitment?
No, there is no written test or interview. Selection is based on a merit list from your 10th and ITI marks.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The online application closes on 23 March 2026, at 17:00 hrs.

Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates do not have to pay any fee.

Q5. What is the training period and is there a stipend?
The training period is one year, and selected apprentices get a stipend as per Railway Board rules.

Q6. Are engineering graduates or diploma holders eligible?
No, they are not eligible under this notification, as they fall under a separate apprenticeship scheme.

Q7. Can I apply for more than one trade?
Yes, if you hold ITI qualifications in more than one trade, you can apply separately for each relevant trade.

Q8. Is reservation available for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen?
Yes, 4% of slots are reserved for PwBD candidates and 3% for Ex-Servicemen, within the overall notified slots.

Q9. Does this recruitment guarantee a permanent Railway job?
No, this is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for one year, and does not by itself guarantee permanent employment.

Q10. Where can I check the trade-wise and division-wise number of slots?
In Annexure A and A-1 of the official notification PDF, linked in the Important Links section above.

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