Western Railway RRC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5349 Posts

RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates – RRC WR Apprentice 2026

RRC WR Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 5,349 Apprenticeship slots have been notified across Divisions and Workshops under Western Railway for the year 2025–26.

Category-wise Reservation

4% reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 3% for Ex-Servicemen are included within the overall notified slots.

Eligibility Criteria – RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th class) under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board. Additionally, candidates must hold a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible to apply under this notification.

Age Limit (As on 23 March 2026 – Closing Date)

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years (General/UR)
• SC/ST candidates: Upper age relaxed by 5 years
• OBC candidates: Upper age relaxed by 3 years
• Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Upper age relaxed by 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Upper age relaxed by 10 years + length of military service + 3 years (subject to conditions)

Eligible Date of Birth Range

Stipend / Salary Structure – RRC WR Apprentice 2026

Selected candidates will be paid a stipend during the one-year training period as per the extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time. The stipend is linked to the applicable pay scale for Level-1 posts (Pay Scale: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900).

Note: Apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment in Railways. After successful completion, candidates will receive a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), which provides a 20% preference in Level-1 direct recruitment vacancies.

Selection Process – RRC WR Apprentice 2026

1. Merit List Preparation: Based on the average of percentage marks in Matriculation and ITI (equal weightage to both). Minimum 50% in Matriculation is mandatory.
2. Tie-breaking: If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate gets preference. If DOB is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier gets priority.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called to the respective Division/Workshop for original document verification.
4. Medical Fitness: Candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate signed by a Government-authorised Gazetted Doctor (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon) from a Central/State Government Hospital.

There is no written test or viva.

Application Fee

Payment must be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking through the payment gateway on the RRC-WR website.

How to Apply for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website: https://www.rrc-wr.com
2. Click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26 Notification link.
3. Register with a valid personal Email ID and Mobile Number (must remain active throughout the process).
4. Fill in personal details, trade, Aadhaar number (12-digit), marks/CGPA, and choice of Division/Workshop carefully.
5. Upload self-attested scanned documents as required (photo in JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB; signature in JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–30 KB).
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the integrated payment gateway.
7. Download and retain a printout of the submitted online application.

Note: Candidates can apply for only one Division/Workshop. Candidates holding ITI in more than one trade may submit separate applications for each trade.

Documents to Upload

• SSC / Matriculation Marksheet (proof of DOB and educational qualification)
• Consolidated ITI Marksheet (all semesters) for the applied trade
• National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional NTC issued by NCVT
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST – Annexure B; OBC-NCL – Annexure C & D)
• Disability Certificate for PwBD (Annexures E & F)
• Discharge / Serving Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen applicants)
• Income & Asset Certificate (EWS applicants – Annexure H)
• Recent colour photograph (3.5×3.5 cm, JPG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB)
• Signature (3.5×3.5 cm, JPG, 100 DPI, 20–30 KB)