North Western Railway RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 2008 Vacancies
Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway (RRC NWR)
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- Notification Released : 21-10-2026
- Online Application Start : 23-10-2026
- Last Date to Apply : 22-11-2026 (until 23:59 Hrs)
- General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women : ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode : Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking
Candidates must meet the following age criteria as of 22-11-2026:
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government guidelines: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, up to 10 years for PwBD, and service period + 3 years (up to 10 years) for Ex-Servicemen.
The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway (RRC NWR Jaipur) has issued this centralized notification (Notice No. 04/2026 NWR/AA) to engage apprentices in trades such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Electronics Mechanic, and COPA under the Apprentices Act 1961. Candidates must select only one unit during the application process, as multiple applications will lead to direct disqualification. Completing this apprenticeship training provides invaluable hands-on experience and preferred eligibility weightage in upcoming railway Level-1 recruitment drives.
A total of 2008 apprenticeship slots are announced across multiple workshops and divisions under North Western Railway jurisdiction:
| Division / Workshop Unit | Total Slots |
|---|---|
| DRM Office, Ajmer | 488 |
| DRM Office, Bikaner | 482 |
| DRM Office, Jaipur | 549 |
| DRM Office, Jodhpur | 445 |
| B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer | 73 |
| Electric Department, Ajmer | 28 |
| B.T.C. LOCO, Ajmer | 69 |
| Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33 |
| Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67 |
| Total Available Slots | 2008 |
| Post Name | Educational & Technical Qualification |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice (Designated Trades) | Class 10th (Matriculation) passed under 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board, AND must hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT / SCVT. |
Follow these steps to submit your online application form for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official recruitment portal (https://rrcactapp.in or www.rrcjaipur.in).
- Click on 'Engagement of Apprentices Notice No. 04/2026' and start your registration process.
- Enter your Aadhaar Number, personal details, contact information, and educational & ITI marks accurately.
- Carefully select your desired Division or Workshop Unit according to the availability of slots in your ITI trade.
- Upload the scanned photograph (20 kb–70 kb) and signature (20 kb–30 kb) in JPG/JPEG format.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (if applicable) and submit the final form. Download and take a printout for future reference.
The selection will be purely merit-based with no written examination or viva. The merit list will be prepared based on the simple average percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate) and ITI marks in the relevant trade. In case of a tie between two candidates, preference will be given to the candidate older in age; if the date of birth is also identical, the candidate who passed the matriculation exam earlier will be placed higher on the merit panel. Shortlisted applicants will undergo Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Selected candidates will undergo apprentice training in designated trades as per the Apprentices Act 1961 for a period of one year. Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time. No hostel accommodation or travel allowance will be provided during the training period.
