Railway Recruitment Cell Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC-WR) has released the official notification (No. RRC/WR/04/2025 Apprentice dated 18/02/2026) for the engagement of 5,349 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2025–26. Eligible candidates who have passed 10th (50% Marks) and ITI in relevant trade can apply online through the official website. Selection will be based purely on merit (10th + ITI marks), and there will be no written exam or interview.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 18 February 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 21 February 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 23 March 2026 (05:00 PM)
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No Fee
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking)
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 5,349 Apprentice Slots
- Training Year: 2026–27
- Departments: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, S&T, Personnel, etc.
- Divisions: BCT, BRC, ADI, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Ratlam & Workshops/HQ Units
Age Limit (As on 23 March 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
Major Trades Included
- Fitter
- Welder
- Turner
- Machinist
- Electrician
- Electronics Mechanic
- Wireman
- Carpenter
- Painter
- Plumber
- Draftsman (Civil)
- Mechanic Diesel
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle
- Programming & System Administration Assistant (COPA)
- Stenographer
- Forger & Heat Treater
👉 Trade-wise and division-wise detailed vacancies are available in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
✅ Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) under 10+2 system
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks
✅ Technical Qualification:
- Must possess ITI Certificate in relevant trade
- ITI must be affiliated with NCVT
❌ Engineering Graduates and Diploma Holders are not eligible under this notification.
Selection Process
Selection will be purely merit-based.
- Merit list will be prepared on the basis of:
- 10th Marks (50% minimum required)
- ITI Marks
- Equal weightage to both qualifications
- No written exam
- No interview
In case of tie:
- Older candidate will be preferred
- If same DOB, earlier 10th pass candidate preferred
Required Documents
Candidates must upload:
- 10th Marksheet & Certificate
- ITI Consolidated Marksheet
- National Trade Certificate (NCVT)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Photograph & Signature
How to Apply Online for RRC WR Apprentice 2026
- Visit the official website: https://www.rrc-wr.com
- Click on “Apprentice Recruitment 2026” link
- Complete registration with valid email & mobile number
- Fill personal, educational & trade details carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download confirmation
Important Links
| Detailed Notification PDF | Notification |
| Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Official Website | RRC WR |
