Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway (RRC/NWR) has published the detailed notification for engagement of Act Apprentice under the Apprentice Act, 1961 for the year 2025–26. Detailed notification published on 2025-09-26. Online applications open on 2025-10-03 and close on 2025-11-02 (23:59 hrs). Selection will be on merit based on percentage marks in Matriculation (minimum 50%) and ITI marks in the relevant trade. Always check the official PDF/website for trade-wise slots, unit preferences and exact instructions before applying.
Note: This post is built from the official RRC/NWR notification (Notification No. 04/2025 — Engagement of Apprentice, ADVT PDF). Trade-wise slots, PwBD/Ex-SM reservations and unit-wise breakdown are in Annexures of the official PDF.
RRC/NWR’s centralized notification covers engagement of Act Apprentice at Workshops/Units across North Western Railway. The RRC/Jaipur acts as nodal agency and candidates must apply only through rrcjaipur.in. After preparation of merit lists, candidates will be advised to respective Divisions/Units for Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Recruiting Body
Railway Recruitment Cell — North Western Railway (RRC/NWR)
Notification
Engagement of Apprentice Notice No. 04/2025 (NWR/AA) — Dated 2025-09-26
The notification contains a detailed, trade-wise and unit-wise breakup (Annexures). Below are high-level unit totals and sample trade lists — consult Annexure(s) in the PDF for full trade-by-trade slot counts and category-wise reservation.
Unit / Division / Workshop
Example / Notes
DRM Office — Ajmer (Divn./Workshops)
Multiple trades (Electrician, Fitter, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Mechanic etc.) — sample training slots grouped (e.g., total 426 shown in one section excerpt). See Annexure for exact per-trade counts.
DRM Office — Bikaner
Trades include Fitter (Mechanical), Power Electrician, Electrician (Coaching), TRD Electrician, Welder etc. (sample totals shown e.g., 475 in one section).
DRM Office — Jaipur
Major workshop slots (Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician etc.) — (sample totals e.g., 545 shown in one section).
DRM Office — Jodhpur
Includes Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Stenographer, Electrician, Fitters, Diesel Mechanic, etc. (sample totals e.g., 450 shown).
B.T.C. Carriage / B.T.C. LOCO — Ajmer
Carriage and Loco workshops with trades like Painter, Fitter, Welder, DSL Mechanic — (sample totals shown per sub-unit).
Carriage Works — Bikaner / Jodhpur
Smaller workshop allocations (Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Carpenter etc.). See Annexures for complete numbers.
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🎓 Eligibility
Age: Candidate must have completed minimum 15 years and must not have completed 24 years2025-11-02. Upper age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years, Ex-Servicemen additional relaxations as per notification.
Educational & Technical Qualification: Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks AND possess NCVT/SCVT ITI Certificate in the notified trade. (Candidates awaiting results should not apply.)
PwBD Standards: Specific trades list acceptable disabilities and standards in the notification (e.g., LD/HI/VI allowances where applicable). PwBD candidates should ensure they meet the trade-specific fitness criteria.
Other: Aadhaar number is required at registration; name/DOB must match matriculation certificate; apply to only one Unit. Multiple applications will be rejected.
💲 Application Fee
For all candidates (General / OBC / Others): ₹100 (One Hundred Only) — non-refundable.
Exemptions: SC / ST / PwBD / Women — Nil (exempted).
Payment Mode: Online through payment gateway on RRC/Jaipur website during application flow. Use the “Verify Payment” option if transaction issues occur.
📅 Important Dates
Event
Date & Time
Notification Published
2025-09-26
Online Apply Start
2025-10-03 (time as per portal)
Online Apply Last Date
2025-11-02 (till 23:59 hrs)
Helpline Availability for Online Help
From 03-10-2025 during office hours (details on portal)
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Will be intimated division/unit-wise after merit list preparation
Dates and times are from the official notification — always reconfirm on rrcjaipur.in.
📝 Selection Process
Merit-based: Merit list prepared trade-wise and unit-wise using the simple average of percentage marks in Matriculation (all subjects aggregated; minimum 50% required) and percentage marks in ITI (as per provisional/final certificate). Higher average ranks higher.
Tie-breakers: If averages tie, older candidate preferred; if DOB same, candidate who passed matriculation earlier preferred.
Finalization: Final merit list will be prepared division/unit/trade/community-wise equal to number of training slots. Selected candidates will be called for Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination.
Important: Selection is provisional subject to verification of original certificates and medical fitness. Training does not guarantee absorption in Railway after completion.
📝 How to Apply
Visit the official RRC/NWR online portal: rrcjaipur.in.
From 2025-10-03 click the link for “Engagement of Apprentice Notice No. 04/2025” and complete registration (Aadhaar required at registration).
Fill personal details, educational/ITI particulars, select only one Unit (check trade vs available slots thoroughly) and upload scanned documents (photo, signature, matriculation certificate, ITI certificate, category certificates if applicable) as per specs in the notification.
Pay application fee (if applicable) via payment gateway and complete submission. Print/download the application acknowledgement and retain the Registration Number for future correspondence.
Do not submit multiple applications — multiple/duplicate applications will be summarily rejected.
When does the online application open for RRC NWR Apprentice Engagement 2025–26? The online application for RRC NWR Apprentice (Notice No. 04/2025) starts on 2025-10-03.
What is the last date to apply for RRC NWR Apprentice Engagement 2025–26? The last date to submit the online application is 2025-11-02 (till 23:59 hrs).
How many training slots / Apprenticehips are available under this notification? The notification lists approximately 2162 training slots across North Western Railway units (see Annexures for trade/unit-wise counts).
What are the eligibility criteria for RRC NWR Apprentice Engagement 2025–26? Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with minimum 50% aggregate marks and possess NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate in the relevant trade as on the date of application. Age should be between 15 and 24 years as on 2025-11-02 with relaxations for reserved categories.
Where to apply for RRC NWR Apprentice Engagement 2025–26? Apply online only at rrcjaipur.in. Download and carefully read the official notification PDF before applying.
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Disclaimer: All information above is taken from the official RRC/NWR notification (Engagement of Apprentice Notice No. 04/2025). Candidates must verify trade-wise slots, eligibility, age relaxation, fee details and selection scheme in the official PDF before applying.
