Railway Vacancy 2026: 5349 posts are being filled in the Railways without examination, golden chance for ITI holders..
RRC WR Recruitment 2026: A great update for candidates looking for a good career opportunity in the railways. Western Railway is filling over 5,000 apprentice positions without a written exam. To this end, the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) recently released a new recruitment advertisement and invited online applications from interested and eligible candidates. Young people who want to work and learn with the railways can apply. The online application window opens on February 21st.
Details of the New Railway Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Board: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC)
Position Name: Apprenticeship
Number of Posts: 5349
Official Website: www.rrc-wr.com
Advertisement Number: RRC/WR/04/2025
Application Opening Date: February 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last Date: March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM
Age Limit: Must have attained the age of 15 years but not attained the age of 24 years. Reserved category candidates are exempt as per the rules.
Stipend as per rules
Training Duration: 1 Year
Selection Process: Shortlisting based on merit, document verification
Application Fee: ₹100; SC/ST/PWD/Female applicants can apply for free.
What are the qualifications required for a Railway Apprenticeship?
Applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th) class under the 10+2 examination scheme with a minimum of 50% marks.
They must also have an ITI certificate from an NCVT-approved institute in the relevant trades of Fitter/Welder/Turner/Mechanist/Wireman/Pipe Fitter/Plumber/Stenographer, etc.
Candidates awaiting SSC or ITI results will not be eligible to apply.
Engineering graduates and diploma holders are also not eligible.
Candidates with educational and technical qualifications must have completed at least 15 years of age but not attained the age of 24.
The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PWD candidates, as per rules.
How to apply for a Railway Apprenticeship?
To apply online, candidates must first visit the official website of Western Railway, www.rrc-wr.com.
Here, you'll need to fill in all your personal details, including your trade, Aadhaar number, marks/CGPA, and division/workshop.
Your Aadhaar number will be required for registration. Also, enter your email address correctly. You will be contacted through this information.
After completing the registration process, log in to the website and carefully fill in all the required details.
During the application process, you'll need to scan and upload certificates such as your 10th-grade marksheet, ITI certificate, caste certificate, and income certificate.
After filling in all the details, pay the application fee according to the category you entered in the form.
After completing the Railway Apprenticeship training, you will receive a certificate, which you can use for future employment. For further details, you're advised to visit the official website of Western Railway.
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