Table of Contents
Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Railway Recruitment Board for the post of Act Apprentice as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 192 Act Apprentices will be engaged for a period of 1 year and for training in the COE for 6 months. Interested applicants must check age, eligibility, selection process, stipend and other key details related to the employment program offered by RWF.
Rail Wheel Factory Apprentice Notification 2026
RWF has released the official notification on 28th February 2026 with an aim to invite candidates with an ITI qualification for the role of interns in Fitter, Machinist, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Turner, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic and other trades. The notice provides comprehensive details about the entire RWF apprenticeship hiring program, which has been released at rwf.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates can access, view and download the official circular from the overview table below.
RWF Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| RWF Recruitment 2026 for Act Apprentice |
|
Important Recruitment Details
|
|
Vacancy Details
|
|
Important Dates
|
|
Eligibility
|
|
Pay Scale
|
|
Application Fess
|
|
Selection Process
|
| Official PDF Link |
RWF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of Application Window | 28th February 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 1st April 2026 (before 5 PM) |
| Probable Date of Display of Selected Candidates | 45 days from the closing date of application submission |
| Tentative Date of Commencement of Training | 15 days after the issue of the merit list |
RWF Act Apprentice Vacancy 2026
| Designated Trade | SC | ST | OBC | UR | Total | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 13 | 6 | 23 | 43 | 85 | – | – |
| Machinist | 5 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 31 | – | – |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | – | – |
| Turner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | – | – |
| CNC Programming cum Operator (COE) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 8 | 6 |
| Electrician | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 18 | – | – |
| Electronic Mechanic | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 22 | – | – |
| 29 | 14 | 51 | 98 | 192 | 8 | 6 |
Rail Wheel Factory Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Apprenticeship Role
-
Only candidates registered with local Employment Exchanges are eligible. Registration must be current and valid as on the date of issue of the Notification.
-
Wards of Serving Railway employees anywhere in Indian Railways are eligible provided they meet the educational/technical qualifications.
-
Wards of Railway employees must apply through their controlling officer using Annexure-D and the application should be forwarded by the Gazetted Officer in charge
-
Employment Exchange registration is not required for wards of Railway employees.
| Post Name/Designated Trade | Educational Qualification & Certification | Age Limit as on 1st March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 10th class pass or equivalent with minimum 50% marks + National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Fitter trade from NCVT | 15 to 24 Years |
| Machinist | 10th class pass or equivalent with minimum 50% marks + NTC in Machinist trade from NCVT | |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 10th class pass or equivalent with minimum 50% marks + NTC in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) trade from NCVT | |
| Turner | 10th class pass or equivalent with minimum 50% marks + NTC in Turner trade from NCVT | |
| Electrician | 10th class pass or equivalent with minimum 50% marks + NTC in Electrician trade from NCVT | |
| Electronic Mechanic | 10th class pass or equivalent with minimum 50% marks + NTC in Electronic Mechanic trade from NCVT | |
| CNC Programming-cum-Operator (COE Group) | 10th class pass or equivalent with minimum 50% marks + NTC in CNC Programming-cum-Operator trade from NCVT |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 15-24 years |
| SC/ST | + 5 years |
| OBC | + 3 years |
Rail Wheel Factory Offline Application Form 2026
RWF Offline Application Form- Click here to Download (Annexure A)
Rail Wheel Factory Apprentice 2026 Annexures B to F
How to Apply for Rail Wheel Factory Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Read the full notification carefully before filling out the application to understand all requirements. Download Application & Annexures: Application format (Annexure-A) and other annexures (B, C, D, E) are available at https://rwf.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Fill the Application Form: Ensure Name, Father’s/Mother’s/Guardian’s Name and Date of Birth match exactly with your matriculation/10th certificate and Aadhaar.
- Attach Recent Photograph: Affix a recent colour passport-size photo on the application, signed/attested by the candidate. Attach two additional self-attested passport-size photos in a separate cover along with the application.
- Application Fee: Attach an Indian Postal Order or Demand Draft of ₹100 (from any Nationalised Bank) in favour of ‘Principal Financial Adviser/Rail Wheel Factory‘.
- Submit the Application: Applications can be submitted in either of two ways:
- Drop Box: Office of the Principal Chief Personnel Officer, Personnel Department, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 16:50 hrs
Saturday: 09:00 – 12:20 hrs
- Registered Post: Send to the following address:
The Senior Personnel Officer-II
Personnel Department
Rail Wheel Factory
Yelahanka
Bangalore – 560064
Superscribe the envelope as:
“Application for undergoing training under the Apprentices’ Act, 1961, for the year 2025-26 in Rail Wheel Factory”
Documents Required to Apply
Candidates must enclose self-attested photocopies of:
-
10th Std/Matriculation marks certificate (minimum 50% marks) with Date of Birth.
-
NCVT-recognised certificate in the relevant trade (NTC).
-
Caste certificate:
-
Annexure-B for SC/ST
-
Annexure-C for OBC
-
-
Disability certificate (if applicable).
-
Two identical passport-size photographs (self-attested, apart from the one on the form).
-
Discharge/service certificate for wards of Ex-Servicemen or serving Railway employees.
-
Employment Registration card from the local Employment Exchange (for candidates other than wards of serving Railway employees).
-
Certificate from the controlling officer for wards of Railway employees (Annexure-D).
Rail Wheel Factory Salary 2026 for ACT Apprentice
| Post Name/Trade Name | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|
| Fitter | ₹12,261 |
| Machinist | ₹12,261 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | ₹12,261 |
| Turner | ₹12,261 |
| Electrician | ₹12,261 |
| Electronic Mechanic | ₹12,261 |
| CNC Programming-cum-Operator (COE Group) | ₹10,899 |
BSNL Recruitment 2026 Extended, Apply On...
Haryana Roadways Apprentice Recruitment ...
GETCO Vidyut Sahayak Syllabus 2026, Chec...
