Railway Offers Training-Based Jobs Without Exams; Recruitment Underway for 2,008 Positions

North Western Railway, Jaipur, has issued a revised notification for its 2026 apprenticeship recruitment. This drive aims to fill 2,008 training slots across various railway divisions and workshops for the 2026-27 session.

The Railway Recruitment Cell of North Western Railway, Jaipur, has released a revised notification (Notice No. 04/2026) for the 2026 apprenticeship recruitment. The objective is to fill 2,008 training slots in railway divisions and workshops for the 2026-27 session. The online application process will commence on October 23, and eligible candidates may submit their forms until 11:59 PM on November 22, 2026. Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed educational qualifications, age limits, and trade-specific eligibility criteria.

Eligibility for Apprenticeship Recruitment

Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years of age as of November 22, 2026. Age relaxations will be provided in accordance with established rules. Candidates belonging to the UR, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹100, while SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates are exempted from the fee. Regarding educational qualifications, candidates must have passed the 10th-grade examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks. Additionally, candidates must possess an ITI certificate—issued by the NCVT or SCVT—in the relevant trade. The ITI qualification must correspond to the specific trade for which the candidate is applying.

Number of Vacancies by Division According to the notice issued for this recruitment, 2,008 positions have been allocated across various railway divisions and workshops in Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur. This includes over 400 positions in the Ajmer division, more than 420 in the Bikaner division, over 400 in the Jaipur division, and more than 600 in the Jodhpur division. Additionally, there are numerous vacancies in the Carriage Workshop (Ajmer), Loco Workshop (Ajmer), Signal Workshop (Ajmer), and the Jodhpur Carriage Workshop.

Selection without a written examination

A key feature of this recruitment is that candidates are not required to take any written examination. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared according to the marks obtained in the 10th-grade examination and ITI (Industrial Training Institute) qualification. Following this, candidates will undergo document verification.

How to apply for the apprenticeship recruitment?

To apply, first visit the RRC Jaipur website at www.rrcjaipur.in.
Locate and open the link for the 'Apprentice Recruitment 2026' (under notice number 04/2026).
Read the revised notification and verify your eligibility for the relevant trade.
Enter your personal and educational details.
Upload the required documents in the specified format.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Carefully review the application form before submitting it.
Finally, download the confirmation page of the application for future reference.