Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26 Notification No.: RRC/WR/04/2025 (Dated: 18/02/2026) Railway Recruitment Cell Western Railway invites ONLINE applications for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2025–26. 🔹 Total Vacancies: 5,349 Apprentice Slots Training will be provided in various trades across Divisions and Workshops under Western Railway jurisdiction.
Important Dates Online Application Start Date: 21 February 2026 (11:00 AM) Last Date to Apply: 23 March 2026 (5:00 PM) Mode of Application: Online only Official Website:www.rrc-wr.com
🎓 Eligibility Criteria ✅ Age Limit (As on 23/03/2026) Minimum Age: 15 Years Maximum Age: 24 Years Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 Years OBC – 3 Years PwBD – 10 Years Ex-Servicemen – As per rules
✅ Educational Qualification Must have passed 10th (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks Must possess ITI Certificate (NCVT) in relevant trade ❌ Engineering Graduates/Diploma holders are not eligible.
💰 Application Fee ₹100/- (Non-refundable) No fee for: SC / ST / Women / PwBD candidates Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking)
📊 Selection Process ✔ Selection will be based on Merit List ✔ Merit will be prepared by taking average percentage of: 10th Marks ITI Marks ✔ No written exam ✔ No interview Tie-breaking Rule: Older candidate preferred If DOB same – earlier 10th pass candidate preferred
🏥 Training Period & Stipend Training Duration: 1 Year Stipend: As per Railway Board norms ⚠️ No guarantee of permanent Railway job after completion of apprenticeship.
♿ Reservation Details 4% Reservation for PwBD 3% Reservation for Ex-Servicemen Reservation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per Government rules
📍 Job Location Across Western Railway jurisdiction including: Mumbai Vadodara Ahmedabad Ratlam Various Workshops & Units
⚠ Important Instructions Apply online only at official website. Only one Division/Workshop can be selected. Multiple applications for same trade will be rejected. Original documents required during verification. No TA/DA will be paid for document verification.