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The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur, has released the revised notification for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for the training year 2026–27. A total of 2,008 Act Apprentice training slots are available across various railway divisions and workshops. Candidates who have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online through the official website.
As per the revised notification, the online application process will begin on 23 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 22 November 2026. The selection will be based on the marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Candidates interested in railway apprenticeship training should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, vacancy details, and selection process before submitting the form.
RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the recruitment in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway |
| Railway Zone | North Western Railway (NWR) |
| Recruitment Year | 2026–27 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2026 (NWR/AA) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,008 training slots |
| Notification Status | Revised notification released |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Merit List, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.rrcjaipur.in |
RRC NWR Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
The revised notification for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 was issued on 21 October 2026. It contains information about the available training slots, trade-wise vacancies, eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application procedure.
Candidates are advised to read the revised notification carefully before filling out the application form. They should also check whether training slots are available for their ITI trade in the unit they wish to select.
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026: Important Dates
The revised notification has changed the application schedule. Candidates should follow the latest dates instead of relying on the earlier schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Revised Notification Release Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 22 November 2026 |
| Merit List | To be announced |
RRC NWR Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Full Unit-Wise Vacancies
The following tables contain the trade-wise vacancies and category-wise distribution shown in the official PDF. UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS figures are reproduced from the notification.
1. DRM Office, Ajmer — 488 Vacancies
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician (Coaching) | 20 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| Electrician (Power) | 20 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| Electrician (TRD) | 20 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| Welder | 51 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 125 |
| Fitter (C&W) | 20 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| Carpenter (Mechanical) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 27 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 67 |
| Carpenter (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Painter (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronics Mechanic (S&T) | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| COPA (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrician (TMC) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Welder (TMC) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Fitter (TMC) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Carpenter (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Diesel Mechanic (TMC) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Turner/Machinist (TMC) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Electronics Mechanic (TMC) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Painter (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| COPA (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 206 | 131 | 73 | 36 | 42 | 488 |
2. DRM Office, Bikaner — 482 Vacancies
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter (Mechanical) | 54 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 134 |
| Electrician (Power) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Electrician (Coaching) | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Electrician (TRD) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric, Mechanical) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carpenter (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Painter (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronics Mechanic (S&T) | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| COPA (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrician (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Welder (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fitter (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carpenter (TMC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diesel Mechanic (TMC) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Turner/Machinist (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronics Mechanic (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Painter (TMC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| COPA (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carpenter/Works | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Plumber | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Mason | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Welder/Works | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Fitter/Works | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Painter/Works | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Welder/P.Way | 20 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 49 |
| Fitter/P.Way | 20 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 49 |
| Painter/P.Way | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| COPA (Engineering Department) | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Total | 199 | 131 | 70 | 38 | 44 | 482 |
3. DRM Office, Jaipur — 549 Vacancies
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter (Mechanical) | 75 | 50 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 186 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Electrician (Electrical/General) | 20 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 49 |
| Electrician (Electrical/TRD) | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Carpenter (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Painter (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronics Mechanic (S&T) | 19 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 45 |
| COPA (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrician (TMC) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Welder (TMC) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fitter (TMC) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Carpenter (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Diesel Mechanic (TMC) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Turner/Machinist (TMC) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electronics Mechanic (TMC) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Painter (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| COPA (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fitter (Engineering) | 41 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 101 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric, Engineering) | 19 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46 |
| Painter (Engineering) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Plumber | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Carpenter (Engineering) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Mason | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Total | 230 | 148 | 81 | 39 | 51 | 549 |
4. DRM Office, Jodhpur — 445 Vacancies
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPA | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Stenographer (English) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Stenographer (Hindi) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Fitter | 32 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 80 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 24 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 60 |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Draughtsman | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Electrician | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 40 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carpenter | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| Painter | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Forger & Heat Treater | 18 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 45 |
| Welder | 23 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 57 |
| Pipe Fitter | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Carpenter (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Painter (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronics Mechanic (S&T) | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| COPA (S&T) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrician (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Welder (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fitter (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carpenter (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Diesel Mechanic (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Turner/Machinist (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronics Mechanic (TMC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| COPA (TMC) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 181 | 123 | 64 | 31 | 46 | 445 |
5. B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer — 101 Vacancies
The notification lists separate sections for carriage trades and the Electric Department. Both are included below.
| Department | Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage | Painter | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Carriage | Fitter | 26 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 64 |
| Carriage | Welder | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Electric | Electrician | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 28 |
| Total | 42 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 101 |
6. B.T.C. Loco, Ajmer — 69 Vacancies
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Mechanic | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Fitter | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Welder | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Total | 29 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 69 |
7. Carriage Workshop, Bikaner — 33 Vacancies
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Welder | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Electrician | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
8. Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur — 67 Vacancies
| Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| Carpenter | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Painter (General) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Mechanic (Machine Tool Maintenance) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Machinist | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 33 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 67 |
RRC NWR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the educational qualification and age requirements prescribed in the official notification. Applications that do not satisfy the eligibility conditions may be rejected.
RRC NWR Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
- They must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- They must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
- The ITI trade must correspond to the training opportunity for which the candidate is applying.
- Candidates should ensure that their educational and technical qualification documents are available for verification.
RRC NWR Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is as follows:
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 years |
| Maximum Age | 24 years |
RRC NWR Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
RRC NWR Apply Online 2026 Link
The online application process for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will start on 23 October 2026 and continue until 22 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Eligible candidates can apply online for 2,008 apprentice training slots through the official website of the Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, Jaipur. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria and read the revised notification carefully before submitting the application form.
RRC NWR Apprentice Application Fee 2026
Candidates must pay the applicable application fee while submitting the online form.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS and other applicable categories | ₹100 |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
How to Apply Online for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply through the official RRC Jaipur website by following these steps.
- Visit the official website at www.rrcjaipur.in
- Open the Apprentice (04/2026) recruitment section.
- Read the revised notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.
- Open the online application link when it becomes available.
- Complete the registration process and note your registration number.
- Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and ITI trade information correctly.
- Select only one division or unit after checking the available training slots for your trade.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review the complete application form before submitting it.
- Download or print the submitted application form for future reference.
RRC NWR Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List: Prepared based on the simple average of percentage marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present their original certificates and supporting documents for verification.
- Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness requirements.
- Final Engagement: Candidates who fulfil all the required conditions will be considered for apprenticeship training as per the notification.
Documents Required for RRC NWR Apprentice Application
Candidates should keep the following documents and details ready before starting the application process:
- Aadhaar card and valid identification details
- Class 10 certificate and mark sheet
- ITI certificate and mark sheet
- Category certificate, if applicable
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable
- Recent colour photograph
- Scanned signature
- Valid mobile number and email address
- Prescribed medical fitness certificate, when required during the engagement process
RRC NWR Apprentice 2026: Important Instructions
Before applying, candidates should keep a few important points in mind.
- The recruitment is for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Candidates must meet the minimum Class 10 marks requirement and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- Applicants should select a unit only after confirming that training slots are available for their trade.
- The merit list will be prepared using Class 10 and ITI marks.
- Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification and the required medical formalities.
- Candidates should not wait until the last day to submit the form.
- All application details should be entered accurately, as incorrect information may lead to rejection.
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