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.
Official Notification: RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | North Western Railway (NWR) |
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur |
| Notification Number | 04/2026 (NWR/AA) |
| Post | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2,008 |
| Apprenticeship Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| 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 |
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Revised Notification Published | 21 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Last Time to Apply | 11:59 PM |
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice Vacancy 2026
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:
- Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Ajmer
- Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Bikaner
- Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jaipur
- Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jodhpur
- B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer
- B.T.C. LOCO, Ajmer
- Carriage Works Shop, Bikaner
- Carriage Works Shop, Jodhpur
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Trades
The notification includes apprenticeship opportunities in several technical and non-technical trades, depending on the selected unit. The listed trades include:
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Welder
- Carpenter
- Diesel Mechanic
- Painter
- Electronics Mechanic
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
- Steno/English
- Steno/Hindi
- Chemical Laboratory Assistant
- Draughtsman
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Dental Laboratory Technician
- Forger and Heat Treater
- Pipe Fitter
- Plumber
- Mason
- Turner/Machinist
- Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
- Mechanic-related trades and other notified trades
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 22 November 2026.
Age Relaxation
| 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.
Educational Qualification
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
There is no written examination mentioned for selection under this apprentice notification. Candidates will be selected through a merit-based process.
- Online application
- Preparation of merit list
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final engagement as Apprentice
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.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Application Fee
| 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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Training Period and Stipend
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Application Process
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official RRC Jaipur website. No physical application needs to be sent to RRC.
- Visit the RRC Jaipur website.
- Open the online application link for NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
- Read the notification and instructions carefully.
- Complete the registration and enter the required personal and educational details.
- Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar number as required.
- Select only one NWR unit after checking the availability of slots for the relevant ITI trade.
- Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Verify all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application and download/print the completed application form for future use.
The notification specifically instructs candidates to ensure that their name, father's name and date of birth exactly match the Matriculation/equivalent certificate. Any discrepancy found during Document Verification can result in cancellation of candidature.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Photograph and Signature Requirements
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Medical Examination
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Reservation
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.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one unit.
- Candidates should select a unit only after checking the availability of their ITI trade.
- Multiple applications will be rejected.
- The registration number should be preserved for future correspondence.
- No physical application copy is required to be sent to RRC.
- Original documents will be required during Document Verification.
- Candidates must keep their active mobile number and valid email ID throughout the engagement process.
- False or fake certificates can lead to cancellation of candidature.
- No change of division/unit/trade will be considered after selection.
- No TA/DA or travelling allowance will be paid for attending Document Verification.
- Training in Railway does not provide any right to permanent absorption in Railway.
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.
