RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: invites online applications for 5,349 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Apply online from 21 February 2026 to 23 March 2026 at rrc-wr.com.

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway, Mumbai has released an official notification for the engagement of 5,349 Act Apprentices for the year 2025–26. Eligible ITI pass candidates can apply online through the official website. Selection will be based purely on merit (10th + ITI marks). No written exam will be conducted.

Interested candidates are advised to read the complete details below before applying.

RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Job Overview

Organization	Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway
Notification No.	RRC/WR/04/2025 Apprentice
Post Name	Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies	5,349
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Western Railway Divisions
Training Period	1 Year
Official Website	https://www.rrc-wr.com

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	18/02/2026
Starting Date to Apply	21/02/2026 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply	23/03/2026 (05:00 PM)

Eligibility Criteria

✅ Educational Qualification

• Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
• Must possess ITI Certificate in relevant trade affiliated to NCVT.
• Candidates awaiting results are NOT eligible.
• Engineering Graduates/Diploma holders are not eligible under this scheme.

Age Limit (As on 23/03/2026)

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST – 5 Years
• OBC – 3 Years
• PwBD – 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen – As per rules

Application Fees

Category	Fees
General / OBC / EWS	₹100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	No Fees

✔ Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking)

Stipend

Selected candidates will receive stipend as per rules prescribed by Railway Board during the 1-year training period.

Available Trades

Major trades include:

• Fitter
• Welder
• Turner
• Electrician
• Electronics Mechanic
• Wireman
• Diesel Mechanic
• Carpenter
• Painter
• Plumber
• Draftsman (Civil)
• Stenographer
• PASSA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant)
• Refrigeration & AC Mechanic
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle
• Forger & Heat Treater
• Machinist

Division-wise Major Vacancies

Total 5,349 slots distributed across divisions such as:

• Mumbai Central (BCT) Division
• Vadodara (BRC) Division
• Ahmedabad (ADI) Division
• Ratlam (RTM) Division
• Rajkot Division
• Bhavnagar Division
• Workshop Units

(Trade-wise and category-wise breakup available in official notification.)

Medical Fitness

Shortlisted candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate issued by a Government Authorized Doctor (Gazetted Officer).

Selection Process

✔ Merit-Based Selection
✔ Merit list prepared based on average percentage of:

• 10th Marks
• ITI Marks

✔ No Written Exam
✔ No Interview

In case of tie:

• Older candidate will be preferred.

How to Apply

1. Visit official website: https://www.rrc-wr.com
2. Click on Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Register using valid Email ID & Mobile Number.
4. Fill application form carefully.
5. Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates).
6. Pay application fee (if applicable).
7. Submit and download application form.

Required Documents

• 10th Marksheet
• ITI Marksheet & Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card
• Recent Photograph & Signature

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	https://www.rrc-wr.com
Official Notification	View
Official Website	https://www.rrc-wr.com

Important Instructions

• No employment guarantee after completion of apprenticeship.
• No TA/DA will be provided for document verification.
• Multiple applications for same trade will be rejected.
• Selection is purely merit-based.
• Candidates must produce original documents during verification.