RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is officially out, and this is a big one if you’ve got an ITI certificate and want hands-on railway training. The Railway Recruitment Cell at Jaipur has released 2008 apprentice slots across North Western Railway’s divisions and workshops for the 2026-27 training year.
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Quick Overview
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, Jaipur |
| Recruitment Name | Act Apprentice Training |
| Training Year | 2026-27 |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2026 (NWR/AA) |
| Total Apprentice Slots | 2008 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Qualification | 10th with minimum 50% marks, plus ITI/National Trade Certificate in the related trade |
| Selection Basis | Merit from 10th and ITI marks |
How Many Seats Are There in Each Division
| Division/Unit | Apprentice Slots |
|---|---|
| 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 | 73 slots for Painter, Fitter and Welder; 28 slots for Electrician |
| BTC Loco, Ajmer | 69 |
| Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33 |
| Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67 |
| Total | 2008 |
Trades covered include Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Diesel Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, and Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, among others. The full trade-wise and category-wise breakdown is in the official notification.
Reserved slots for disabled and ex-servicemen candidates are already included in the total count, not extra. The administration can also increase or decrease the number of slots if needed.
Important Dates You Shouldn’t Miss
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date Printed on Notification | 30 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Published | 1 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Time to Submit | 11:59 PM |
The notification advises applying early rather than waiting for the last few days, since the server tends to get crowded closer to the deadline.
How Much Will Applying Cost You
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except exempted categories | ₹100 |
| SC/ST | Free |
| Benchmark disabled candidates | Free |
| Women candidates | Free |
Payment happens through the gateway available on the application, so debit card, credit card, or net banking all work. The fee isn’t refundable, and if there’s any extra transaction charge from your bank, you’ll have to cover that yourself. Keep your payment receipt safe once it goes through.
What Is the Age Limit for RRC NWR Apprentice 2026
Age gets calculated as on 6 November 2026. You need to have completed 15 years, but not yet completed 24 years.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 years completed |
| Maximum Age | Not completed 24 years |
| Age Calculation Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Benchmark disabled candidates | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Based on defence service period plus 3 years, maximum 10 years extra |
Ex-servicemen need at least six months of continuous defence service to claim this relaxation. There’s also an exception in the notification for ex-servicemen who’ve already taken a government civil job using their ex-servicemen quota once.
Do You Meet These Education and Technical Requirements
- You need to have passed 10th or an equivalent exam from a recognized board
- Your 10th marks, combining all subjects, must be at least 50%
- You need a National Trade Certificate in the relevant notified trade, issued by NCVT or SCVT
One important detail: there’s no rounding off allowed for that 50% minimum. If you’re at 49.9%, that doesn’t count as 50%.
You need to have your qualifications in hand by the application date, not waiting on a pending result. If your final exam result hasn’t come out yet, don’t apply based on an expected pass.
How Will You Be Selected
Selection happens through a merit list of everyone who applies. The merit percentage is a simple average of your 10th percentage and your ITI percentage.
Merit Percentage = (10th Percentage + ITI Percentage) ÷ 2
Your 10th percentage includes marks from all subjects, not a selected few. For ITI, whatever marks are on your provisional or final certificate will be used.
Here’s how the full process works:
- Merit list prepared from 10th and ITI marks
- Original document verification at your chosen division/unit
- Medical fitness check and certificate submission as per rules
The merit list is prepared separately for each division/unit, trade, and category. There’s no single combined central merit list across all units. If two candidates have the same marks, the older one gets preference. If birth dates match too, whoever passed 10th earlier gets priority.
What Documents Should You Keep Ready
- 10th marksheet and certificate
- ITI marksheet and certificate for your relevant trade
- Aadhaar card
- Photo and signature in the specified format
- Category certificate, if you’re claiming reservation
- Relevant certificate if you’re applying under disabled or ex-servicemen category
- Printout of the online application and fee payment receipt, wherever applicable
Make sure your name, father’s name, and date of birth in the application exactly match your 10th certificate. Any mismatch found during document verification can get your candidature cancelled.
If you’re claiming OBC reservation, you’ll need a caste and non-creamy layer certificate in the central government’s prescribed format, issued on or after 1 April 2026, along with the required OBC declaration.
Your medical certificate needs to be in the format given in Annexure-IV of the notification, certified by an authorized gazetted doctor at a central or state hospital, someone at least at the rank of Assistant Surgeon.
Photo and Signature Specifications
| Detail | Photo | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 3.5cm x 3.5cm | 3.5cm x 2.5cm |
| File Format | JPG/JPEG | JPG/JPEG |
| Resolution | 100 DPI | 100 DPI |
| File Size | 20 to 70 KB | 20 to 30 KB |
Your photo must be in color, taken within the last three months, with your face clearly visible from the front. No caps, no sunglasses.
How to Apply for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, Step by Step
- Open the official RRC Jaipur website
- Go to the online application link for Apprentice Recruitment Advertisement Number 04/2026
- During registration, enter the required details along with your 12-digit Aadhaar number
- Carefully fill in your personal details, educational qualification, and ITI trade information
- Check available slots for your ITI trade and choose only one division/unit
- Upload your photo and signature in the specified format
- Review everything you’ve entered, and pay the fee online if applicable
- Complete the application, print it out, and save your registration number
Make sure to enter an active mobile number and a correct email ID, since any important updates about this recruitment will be sent there.
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