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North Western Railway (NWR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Jaipur, invites online applications for 2,008 Act Apprentice slots across multiple trades and units. The process runs from 23 October 2026 to 22 November 2026, with merit-based selection from Class 10 and ITI marks and mandatory NCVT/SCVT certification.
Candidates must be at least 15 and below 24 years on 22 November 2026; application fee is Rs. 100 for general candidates, with exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.
RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification announces 2,008 vacancies. Check eligibility, 10th and ITI qualification, age limit, application fee, selection process and apply online from 23 October to 22 November 2026.
By Job Desk | Updated: Oct 22, 2026, 12:14 pm
North Western Railway (NWR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur has released the revised notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for 2,008 Act Apprentice slots in various trades across NWR divisions and workshops.
The online application process will start on 23 October 2026 and eligible candidates can apply online through the RRC Jaipur website until 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and possess an NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared using the average of Class 10 and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical examination. There is no written examination for this apprentice selection.
Qualification Class 10 with minimum 50% marks + NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate in relevant trade
Age Limit 15 to below 24 years as on 22 November 2026
Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 23 October 2026
Last Date to Apply 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Fee Rs. 100 for applicable candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Nil
Selection Process Merit List, Document Verification and Medical Examination
Job/Training Location North Western Railway Units/Divisions
The revised notification was published on 21 October 2026, with online applications scheduled to begin on 23 October 2026 and close on 22 November 2026 at 23:59 hours.
According to the revised notification, North Western Railway is inviting applications against 2,008 Act Apprentice slots. The apprentices will be engaged for training in designated trades at workshops and units under the jurisdiction of North Western Railway.
The notification provides detailed trade-wise and category-wise training slots for the following eight units:
Candidates must carefully check the training slots available for their particular ITI trade before selecting a unit. Only one unit can be selected, and no change is permitted after final submission. Multiple applications will result in rejection of all applications.
The notification includes apprenticeship opportunities in several technical and non‑technical trades, depending on the selected unit. The listed trades include:
The detailed trade‑wise vacancies are provided separately for each NWR division/workshop in the notification. For example, the Ajmer table includes Electrician, Welder, Fitter, Carpenter and Diesel Mechanic trades, while the Jodhpur table includes Fitter, Mechanic Diesel, Electrician, Welder, Steno, Draughtsman and other trades.
Candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 22 November 2026.
Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PwBD 10 years
Ex‑Servicemen As per the conditions specified in the notification
The notification also specifies additional provisions for eligible ex‑servicemen and related categories.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board. No rounding off of marks is allowed.
In addition, candidates must possess a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
Candidates awaiting the results of their final examination are not eligible to apply. The required educational and technical qualifications must be possessed on the date of submission of the application.
There is no written examination mentioned for selection under this apprentice notification. Candidates will be selected through a merit‑based process.
The merit list will be prepared using the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI. The panel will be based on the simple average of Matriculation and ITI marks. For Matriculation, marks obtained in all subjects will be considered, while the percentage recorded in the provisional/final ITI certificate will be used for ITI marks.
If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be preferred. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier will be considered first.
The final merit list will be prepared division/unit-wise, trade‑wise and community-wise in descending order of merit. Candidates finally enlisted will have to undergo verification of original documents and produce the required medical certificate.
Category
Application Fee
All candidates except exempted categories Rs. 100
SC/ST Nil
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Nil
Women Nil
The application fee is non‑refundable. Payment is made online through the payment gateway integrated into the RRC Jaipur application process. After successful payment, candidates can complete the application and download the application form.
Candidates should carefully verify all details before making payment because no change or editing will be permitted after payment.
The notification states that the training period and stipend will be as per the extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time. Therefore, the notification does not specify a fixed stipend amount that should be quoted as a particular monthly salary.
No hostel accommodation will be provided. Selected candidates will have to make their own arrangements during the training period. On completion of training, the apprentices will be released in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Candidates need to upload a recent colour photograph in JPG/JPEG format. The prescribed photograph size is 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 100 DPI, with a file size between 20 KB and 70 KB. The photograph should be a clear front view without a cap or sunglasses and should not be older than three months from the date of application.
The signature should be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format, measuring 3.5 cm × 2.5 cm, at 100 DPI, with a file size between 20 KB and 30 KB.
Selected candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate at the time of Document Verification in the prescribed format. The certificate must be signed by a Government‑authorised doctor of the required rank from a Central or State Hospital.
The notification also specifies physical fitness and disability‑related standards applicable to apprenticeship engagement. Candidates seeking reservation or concessions under PwBD provisions must produce the relevant disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
Training slots are distributed among UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories, with provisions for PwBD and Ex‑Servicemen as specified in the individual unit‑wise tables.
The notification clarifies that PwBD and Ex‑Servicemen slots shown in the tables are not separate seats; they are included within the total number of seats. The number of training slots is provisional and may increase or decrease depending on the actual administrative requirement at the time of final selection.
The notification specifically states that completion of apprenticeship training does not confer any right to absorption in Railway, and the employer is not obligated to offer employment after completion of training .
1. How many vacancies are there in RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026? North Western Railway has notified 2,008 Act Apprentice slots under Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA).
2. When will RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 applications start?
The online application process will start on 23 October 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply for RRC NWR Apprentice 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
4. What is the qualification for NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and possess an NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate in the relevant notified trade.
5. What is the age limit for RRC NWR Apprentice 2026?
The candidate should be at least 15 years old and should not have completed 24 years as on 22 November 2026.
6. What is the RRC NWR Apprentice selection process? Browse Careers Selection is based on a merit list prepared from the average of Matriculation and ITI marks, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
7. Is there an exam for NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No written examination is specified in the notification. Selection is based on the merit of Matriculation and ITI marks.
8. What is the application fee for NWR Apprentice 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 100 for applicable candidates. SC/ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted from the fee.
9. Which trades are available in NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Trades include Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Carpenter, Diesel Mechanic, Painter, Electronics Mechanic, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Steno, Draughtsman, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and several other trades, depending on the selected unit.