RRC: Recruitment for 2,008 apprentice posts in Indian Railways; what is the stipend? Find out who is eligible to apply..
RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: North Western Railway (NWR) has issued a notification for apprentice recruitment for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Through this recruitment drive, candidates will be selected for a total of 2,008 apprentice training slots across various railway units. The detailed notification was released on October 1, 2026, while the online application process will commence on October 7.
Online applications for the RRC NWR apprentice recruitment will begin on October 7, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply until 11:59 PM on November 6, 2026. Applications will be accepted only online, and candidates are not required to send a hard copy to the railway authorities.
How many training slots are available?
A total of 2,008 apprentice training slots have been designated for this recruitment. These include 500 slots at the DRM Office in Ajmer, 524 in Bikaner, 580 in Jaipur, and 134 in Jodhpur. Additionally, there are 73 slots at BTC Carriage Ajmer, 69 at BTC Loco Ajmer, 33 at Carriage Workshop Bikaner, and 67 at Carriage Workshop Jodhpur.
In which trades will training be provided?
Training slots for various trades are available across different railway units. These include trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Welder, Carpenter, Electronics Mechanic, and Computer Operator and Programming Assistant. Candidates will be able to select only one unit from the available options.
Who can apply?
Candidates applying for the position must have passed the 10th standard examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates must also possess a National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT in the relevant trade. Candidates whose final examination results have not yet been declared are ineligible to apply for this recruitment.
**Details of Vacancies by Division/Unit**
**Division/Unit** | **Total Posts**
--- | ---
Divisional Railway Manager Office, Ajmer | 500
Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bikaner | 524
Divisional Railway Manager Office, Jaipur | 580
Divisional Railway Manager Office, Jodhpur | 134
BTC Carriage, Ajmer | 101
BTC Loco, Ajmer | 69
Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33
Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67
**Total** | **2008**
**What is the age limit? ****
Candidates must be at least 15 years old and under 24 years of age as of November 6, 2026. Candidates belonging to SC and ST categories will receive a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit. OBC candidates will be granted a 3-year relaxation, and PwBD candidates will receive a 10-year relaxation.
**How will the selection be made? ****
Selection for this recruitment will not be based on a written examination. A merit list will be prepared by calculating the simple average of the percentage of marks obtained in the 10th standard and ITI examinations. In the event of a tie in marks, the older candidate will be given preference. Document verification and a medical examination will follow the selection process.
**What is the application fee?**
The application fee is set at ₹100 for all other candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates are exempted from the application fee. The fee must be paid online. No changes to the application will be permitted after the fee has been paid.
**How to apply?**
Candidates must apply online by visiting the official recruitment website of North Western Railway: rrcjaipur.in. You must carefully fill in the form with personal details, Aadhaar number, Class 10 information, and details regarding technical qualifications. A candidate can apply for only one unit; submitting more than one application may lead to the application being rejected.
Why is it important to keep the deadline in mind?
The deadline to apply for the RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Therefore, instead of waiting until the last minute, eligible candidates should complete the application process well in time and verify all information and documents before submitting the form.
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