The RRC North Western Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 revised notification has been issued for engagement of Act Apprentices for the 2026-27 training cycle. Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, Jaipur has announced 2,008 apprenticeship slots under Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA).
The revised notification was issued on October 21, 2026, after the earlier recruitment schedule was withdrawn following administrative changes. Under the new schedule, online applications will open on October 23, 2026, while the last date to submit the form is November 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Candidates who have passed Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess an NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade can apply. There will be no written examination or interview. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared from Class 10 and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical examination.
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RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | North Western Railway |
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell, Jaipur |
| Recruitment | Act Apprentice |
| Notice No. | 04/2026 (NWR/AA) |
| Notification Status | Revised notification |
| Revised Notification Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Officially Stated Slots | 2,008 |
| Training Year | 2026-27 |
| Application Starts | October 23, 2026 |
| Last Date | November 22, 2026 |
| Selection | Merit-based on Class 10 and ITI marks |
| Written Exam | No |
Revised Notification Replaces Earlier Schedule
Candidates should pay particular attention to the revised notification.
The original notification had scheduled online applications from October 7 to November 6, 2026. However, the application process was subsequently deferred for administrative reasons.
RRC Jaipur issued a revised detailed notification on October 21, 2026. The valid application schedule is now:
- Application opening: October 23, 2026
- Application closing: November 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Candidates should therefore not rely on the superseded October 7–November 6 schedule appearing on older recruitment pages.
RRC NWR Apprentice Vacancy 2026
The revised notification states that recruitment is being conducted against 2,008 Act Apprentice slots across divisions and workshops under North Western Railway.
The apprenticeship opportunities are available in units connected with Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur.
Unit-Wise Slots Printed in Revised Notification
| Division/Unit | Slots Printed in Revised Tables |
|---|---|
| DRM Office, Ajmer | 488 |
| DRM Office, Bikaner | 482 |
| DRM Office, Jaipur | 549 |
| DRM Office, Jodhpur | 445 |
| B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer | 101 |
| B.T.C. Loco, Ajmer | 69 |
| Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33 |
| Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67 |
Important Vacancy Discrepancy
Candidates should note an important inconsistency in the revised notification.
While the notification describes the recruitment as being for 2,008 slots, adding the revised unit-wise figures printed in the vacancy tables gives 2,234 slots.
The notification does not explain this difference.
Therefore, 2,008 should currently be treated as the officially declared overall recruitment figure, while candidates should carefully check the trade- and unit-specific vacancy table applicable to them before submitting the application.
This is particularly important because candidates can choose only the prescribed unit/trade combination available through the application system.
Trades Covered Under RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment
The recruitment includes a wide range of ITI trades. Availability varies by unit.
Major notified trades include:
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Welder
- Carpenter
- Painter
- Diesel Mechanic
- Electronics Mechanic
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
- Stenographer
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Turner/Machinist
- Mason
- Pipe Fitter
- Draughtsman
- Chemical Laboratory Assistant
- Forger and Heat Treater
- Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
- Other unit-specific notified trades
Candidates cannot assume that every trade is available in every division. They should verify the vacancy available for their exact ITI trade in the selected unit.
RRC NWR Apprentice Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Revised notification issued | October 21, 2026 |
| Online application begins | October 23, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | November 22, 2026 |
| Closing time | 11:59 PM |
| Age calculation date | November 22, 2026 |
No written examination date is applicable because recruitment is merit-based.
RRC NWR Apprentice Educational Qualification
Candidates must satisfy both academic and technical qualification requirements.
Class 10 Qualification
Applicants must have passed:
Class 10/Matriculation or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board.
The 50% requirement applies to the aggregate score.
Marks obtained in all subjects are taken into account while calculating the Matriculation percentage for preparation of the merit list.
ITI Qualification
Candidates must possess a:
National Trade Certificate in the relevant notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
The ITI trade must correspond to the trade for which the candidate is applying.
Possessing an ITI certificate in an unrelated trade does not make a candidate eligible for a different apprenticeship trade.
RRC NWR Apprentice Age Limit 2026
Candidates must have completed 15 years of age and must not have completed 24 years of age as on November 22, 2026.
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 years |
| Maximum Age | 24 years |
| Age Cut-Off Date | November 22, 2026 |
Age Relaxation
Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible categories.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable rules |
Candidates claiming age relaxation must possess valid supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
RRC NWR Apprentice Application Fee
The application fee is:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS and other applicable candidates | Rs 100 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women candidates | Nil |
The Rs 100 fee is non-refundable.
Payment must be made through the prescribed online payment facility during submission of the application.
RRC NWR Apprentice Selection Process 2026
One of the most important aspects of this recruitment is that there is no written examination.
Selection will be based on:
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How the Merit List Will Be Prepared
The merit list will be prepared using:
- Percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation; and
- Percentage of marks obtained in the relevant ITI trade.
A simple average of the Matriculation percentage and ITI percentage will be used.
For example, if a candidate has:
- Class 10 marks: 80%
- ITI marks: 90%
The merit score would be:
(80 + 90) ÷ 2 = 85%
No additional weightage is mentioned merely for obtaining higher educational qualifications.
How Class 10 Marks Will Be Calculated
For Matriculation, marks obtained in all subjects will be considered.
Candidates should not calculate their percentage using only:
- Best five subjects
- Selected subjects
- Trade-related subjects
- Language exclusions
The percentage must be calculated according to the conditions given in the notification.
How ITI Marks Will Be Calculated
For ITI qualification, the marks shown on the candidate’s provisional or final ITI certificate will be taken into account.
Candidates should ensure that the marks entered in the application form exactly match the qualifying documents.
Incorrect entry of marks can affect merit position and may lead to rejection during document verification.
Is RRC NWR Apprentice a Permanent Railway Job?
No.
This recruitment is for engagement as an Act Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
It is not direct recruitment to a permanent post in Indian Railways.
Completion of apprenticeship training does not automatically give candidates a guaranteed right to:
- Permanent railway employment
- Regular appointment
- Absorption into Railway service
- Appointment to a Group C or Group D post
Candidates should consider the recruitment primarily as an apprenticeship and skill-training opportunity.
Documents Required for RRC NWR Apprentice Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 10 certificate
- ITI mark sheet
- National Trade Certificate
- SC/ST certificate, where applicable
- OBC certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Serviceman certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar details
- Valid mobile number
- Active email ID
- Other prescribed certificates
Documents should be uploaded in the required format and file size specified on the application portal.
How to Apply for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRC Jaipur recruitment portal.
- Open the section for Apprentice Notification No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA).
- Select the online application option available from October 23, 2026.
- Complete the registration process using valid personal details.
- Enter Class 10 and ITI qualification information.
- Choose the appropriate North Western Railway division/unit.
- Select the trade matching your ITI qualification.
- Enter category and reservation details, where applicable.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Check Class 10 and ITI marks carefully because these determine merit.
- Pay the Rs 100 application fee if applicable.
- Review the complete application before final submission.
- Submit the form by November 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
Important Instructions Before Applying
Candidates should not apply merely because they possess an ITI certificate. Their ITI trade must match the trade notified for the selected unit.
The Class 10 minimum of 50% aggregate marks is mandatory under the notified qualification conditions.
Applicants should enter Class 10 and ITI marks carefully because selection is entirely dependent on these scores.
Candidates should also check the revised notification rather than relying on copies of the earlier September/October notification, since the recruitment schedule and several unit-wise figures have been revised.
The apprenticeship slots are provisional and may be changed according to administrative requirements.
