Indian Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Western Railway) Latest Job

Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Recruiting Agency: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway
• Post: Act Apprentice (ITI Apprentice)
• Total Vacancies: 5,349 across various trades and workshops.
• Notification No.: RRC/WR/04/2025
• Application Start: 21 Feb 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 23 Mar 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Application Mode: Online only via the official site rrc-wr.com

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Railway Apprentice Exam 2026

🎯 Eligibility Criteria for Indian Railway

✔ Education:

• Must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
• Must hold a relevant ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the trade you are applying for.
• Final year students (ITI/10th) are not eligible — certificates must be completed before the notification date.

✔ Age Limit:

• Minimum: 15 years
• Maximum: 24 years (as of 23 Mar 2026)
• Age relaxations apply for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen as per Government rules.

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🛠️ Trades & Vacancies (Highlights)

The apprenticeships are offered across several technical trades, including (but not limited to):

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Welder
• Electronic Mechanic
• Mechanic (Diesel)
• Painter
• Draftsman (Civil)
• Pipe Fitter / Plumber / Carpenter
• PASAA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant)
  (Trade-wise vacancy details are available in the official notice.)

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📋 Selection Process in Indian Railway

• Selection will be based on merit:
  • Merit list is prepared using average marks of 10th grade and ITI results (no written exam or interview).
• Selected candidates will be called for document verification and medical fitness.

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सरकारी नौकरी की भर्ती

💰 Stipend & Benefits in Indian Railway

• Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per Apprenticeship Act rules during training (approximately ₹6,000–₹8,000 depending on trade and rules).
• After completion, apprentices gain work experience and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
• This may help in future recruitment preferences in Railway Level-1 posts under some conditions.

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💼 Application Fees for Indian Railway

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted (No fee)
• Payment is made online via Debit/Credit/UPI/Net banking.

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रेलवे में सरकारी नौकरी (Railway Govt Jobs) 

📝 How to Apply for Indian Railway

1. Visit the official portal: https://www.rrc-wr.com
2. Register with your details (email/mobile number).
3. Fill in personal, educational, and trade information.
4. Upload scanned documents (10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, photo, signature).
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
6. Submit and download/print the confirmation for future reference.