The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway (RRC NWR), commonly known as RRC Jaipur, has released the provisional training panel for Act Apprentice engagement under the Ajmer Division. Candidates who applied under Notification No. 04/2025 (NWR/AA) can now check their selection status and reporting details in the official merit list published on the RRC NWR website.
This panel lists candidates recommended for apprenticeship training across ten different trades at Ajmer Division units, including the Ajmer Workshop. Here’s a complete breakdown of the merit list details, how to check your name, reporting schedule, the documents you’ll need to carry, and what this apprenticeship means for your career on Indian Railways.
1. RRC NWR Apprentice Merit List 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway (RRC NWR / RRC Jaipur) |
| Notification Number | 04/2025 (NWR/AA) dated 26 September 2025 |
| Division Covered | Ajmer Division (including Ajmer Workshop) |
| Panel Type | Provisional Training Panel (post Document Verification and Medical) |
| Total Training Slots (Ajmer Division) | 184 |
| Number of Trades Covered | 10 (including Electrician, Fitter, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, and others) |
| Panel Digitally Signed On | 23 June 2026 |
| Signed By | Assistant Karmik Adhikari-III, on behalf of the Divisional Railway Manager, Ajmer |
| Official Website | rrcjaipur.in |
2. RRC NWR Apprentice Merit List 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Notification Release | 26 September 2025 |
| Division-Wise Allotment Communication | 27 November 2025 |
| Provisional Training Panel Digitally Signed | 23 June 2026 |
| Panel Published on Official Website | 6 July 2026 |
| Reporting for Training (Ajmer Division) | 13 July 2026 to 20 July 2026 |
Candidates should check their allotted trade and unit carefully, since the reporting date, time, and venue differ based on the specific trade and location assigned in the panel.
3. About RRC NWR (Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway)
The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, widely known as RRC NWR or RRC Jaipur, is the nodal recruitment agency responsible for engaging Act Apprentices and coordinating the final selection stages of Group D (Level-1) staff for the North Western Railway zone. Headquartered near Jaipur Railway Station, RRC NWR manages recruitment across four major divisions:
- Jaipur Division
- Ajmer Division (covered under this specific merit list, including Ajmer Workshop)
- Jodhpur Division
- Bikaner Division
In addition to the divisional units, RRC NWR also coordinates apprentice engagement at major workshops located in Ajmer and Jodhpur. North Western Railway serves the desert state of Rajasthan and is one of the larger apprentice-engaging zones on Indian Railways, often releasing notifications covering 2,000 or more training slots in a single recruitment cycle across all its divisions combined.
Beyond apprentice engagement, RRC NWR also conducts the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Group D (Level-1) candidates at venues such as the Railway Stadium in Jaipur and Jodhpur, and handles Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination for various recruitment drives, including Sports Quota and Scouts & Guides Quota engagements.
4. RRC NWR Apprentice Merit List 2026 – Selection Process
The Ajmer Division panel is the outcome of a multi-stage, non-written-exam selection process:
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Initial Online Merit List | Prepared based on the average of 10th standard percentage and ITI percentage |
| Document Verification (DV) | Physical scrutiny of original educational, category, and identity documents |
| Medical Certificate Submission | Candidates required to submit a valid medical fitness certificate |
| Provisional Training Panel | Final list of candidates recommended for training, released after DV and medical clearance |
Selection under RRC NWR’s Act Apprentice scheme does not involve any written examination. The Screening Committee scrutinises and verifies documents before recommending candidates for the provisional panel, and the ranking is based purely on the combined average of 10th standard and ITI marks. No separate, officially declared cut-off percentage has been specified for individual trades or categories in this panel.
Provisional Panel vs. Final Panel — What’s the Difference?
Candidates often confuse the “provisional” and “final” training panels, so it’s worth understanding the distinction clearly:
- The provisional panel (which is what has been released now) is the list of candidates recommended for training after their documents and medical certificate have been checked. It is called “provisional” because engagement is still subject to final confirmation of document authenticity, character/antecedent verification, and any pending clarifications.
- The final panel is issued after all provisional candidates have reported, their documents have been conclusively verified on the reporting day itself, and any discrepancies have been resolved. Only candidates confirmed on the final panel actually commence their apprenticeship training.
Candidates appearing in the provisional list should treat their selection as confirmed only after successful reporting and final document check on the scheduled date.
5. Details Available in the RRC NWR Apprentice Merit List
Each entry in the released panel includes the following details for every selected candidate:
- Login ID
- Candidate’s Name
- Father’s Name
- Date of Birth
- 10th Standard Percentage
- ITI Percentage
- Average Percentage (used for ranking)
- Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- Allotted Trade
A separate, individual scorecard is not issued as part of this notice, since selection is based on the combined average score rather than an examination-based evaluation.
6. How to Check the RRC NWR Apprentice Merit List 2026
Follow these steps to check your name and status in the panel:
- Visit the official website: Go to the official RRC NWR portal, rrcjaipur.in.
- Locate the relevant notice: Look for the notice titled “Act Apprentice (Notification No. 4/2025) Ajmer Division panel and Training schedule for various trades” on the homepage.
- Open the trade-wise panel PDF: Click on the link to open the provisional training panel document, or use the direct link provided below.
- Search for your details: Use your Login ID or name to locate your entry in the trade-wise panel. Since the file may be a scanned document, use your PDF reader’s zoom function to read entries clearly, and search page by page if the file is not text-searchable.
- Note your reporting details: Check the reporting date, time, and venue specified against your allotted trade.
- Update your profile: Log in to the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal and ensure your application profile is complete, since this is required alongside the RRC panel.
Direct Download Link: https://rrcjaipur.in/storeWebFiles/968_56924027.PDF
7. Why This Apprenticeship Matters – Benefits After Training
Completing an Act Apprenticeship with RRC NWR carries real long-term value beyond the one-year training stipend, and candidates should understand what it opens up for their railway career:
- Level-1 (Group D) Quota Benefit: Candidates who successfully complete their apprenticeship with Indian Railways generally become eligible for a reserved quota (commonly around 20%) in future Level-1 (Group D) recruitment drives, giving trained apprentices a meaningful edge over fresh applicants.
- PET Exemption: Successfully trained apprentices are typically exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) stage in subsequent Group D recruitment, since their physical and practical competency has already been assessed during training.
- Hands-On Trade Experience: The one-year apprenticeship provides genuine, practical exposure to railway workshop operations, equipment handling, and safety protocols — experience that is valued by other public and private sector employers as well, not just Indian Railways.
- No Guarantee of Direct Employment: It’s important to set the right expectation — apprenticeship training itself does not guarantee an automatic railway job. Trained apprentices still need to compete in the regular Level-1 (Group D) recruitment process, where they receive the quota and PET-exemption advantages described above.
8. Common Mistakes to Avoid During Document Verification
Based on the general pattern followed across RRC apprentice panels, candidates should be careful to avoid the following common errors on their reporting/DV day:
- Mismatched Date of Birth: Ensure the DOB in your Matriculation certificate exactly matches your Aadhaar card and other ID proofs. Any mismatch can lead to rejection at the verification stage.
- Incomplete apprenticeshipindia.gov.in Profile: Many candidates lose valuable time on reporting day because their online apprenticeship portal profile isn’t 100% complete. Finish this well in advance.
- Missing Original Category Certificate: Reserved-category candidates must carry their original category certificate; photocopies alone are not accepted for final verification.
- Arriving Without a Medical Fitness Certificate: Since the provisional panel is issued only after medical certificate submission, candidates must ensure their certificate is valid and matches the format specified in the original notification.
- Not Checking the Correct Reporting Venue: Since Ajmer Division covers multiple units, including the Ajmer Workshop, candidates should double-check the exact reporting venue mentioned against their specific trade, rather than assuming a single common location for all trades.
9. Documents Required for Reporting
Candidates recommended in the provisional panel should carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of reporting:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Merit List Panel Printout / Login ID Confirmation | Proof of selection |
| Matriculation (10th) Certificate and Marksheet | Age and educational proof |
| ITI Certificate and Marksheet | Core trade qualification proof |
| Category Certificate | For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, where applicable |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | As specified in Notification No. 04/2025 (NWR/AA) |
| Aadhaar Card / Photo ID Proof | Identity verification |
| Passport-Size Photographs | As specified in the reporting instructions |
| apprenticeshipindia.gov.in Profile Printout | Confirmation of completed online profile |
10. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Merit List / Training Panel PDF | https://rrcjaipur.in/storeWebFiles/968_56924027.PDF |
| Official RRC NWR Website | https://rrcjaipur.in |
| National Apprenticeship Portal | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
11. RRC NWR Apprentice Merit List 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When was the RRC NWR Apprentice Merit List 2026 for Ajmer Division released?
The provisional training panel was digitally signed on 23 June 2026 and published on the official website on 6 July 2026.
Q2: How many training slots have been allotted under this panel?
A total of 184 training slots have been allotted to Ajmer Division across ten trades, including Electrician, Fitter, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Pipe Fitter, and Diesel Mechanic.
Q3: How is the merit list prepared?
The merit list is prepared based on the combined average of the candidate’s 10th standard percentage and ITI percentage. There is no written examination involved in the selection process.
Q4: When should selected candidates report for training?
Candidates listed in the Ajmer Division panel must report for training between 13 July 2026 and 20 July 2026, as per the date, time, and venue mentioned against their allotted trade.
Q5: Where can I check my name in the merit list?
Candidates can check their name using their Login ID on the official RRC NWR website, rrcjaipur.in, or verify their profile status on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Q6: Is a separate scorecard issued for this merit list?
No. A separate individual scorecard is not officially issued, as selection is based on the combined average of 10th and ITI marks rather than an examination score.
Q7: What is the difference between the provisional and final panel?
The provisional panel lists candidates recommended after initial document and medical checks, while the final panel is confirmed only after successful reporting and final document verification on the scheduled date.
Q8: Will I get a permanent railway job after completing this apprenticeship?
Not automatically. Completing the apprenticeship makes candidates eligible for a reserved quota and PET exemption in future Level-1 (Group D) recruitment, but they still need to compete in that separate recruitment process to secure a permanent position.
Q9: What should I do after finding my name in the panel?
Selected candidates should note their reporting date, time, and venue, arrange all required original documents and photocopies, complete their profile on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, and carry a printed copy of the panel and profile confirmation while reporting.
Q10: What if I don’t find my name in the Ajmer Division panel?
Candidates not listed in this panel may have been considered under a different division (Jaipur, Jodhpur, or Bikaner) based on their preference and merit rank, or may not have cleared the document/medical verification stage. Such candidates should check the official RRC NWR website for any separately released rejected-candidate list or division-wise allotment notice, and can also verify their application status on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Disclaimer: All dates and details mentioned in this article are based on the official notice released by RRC NWR for the Ajmer Division training panel under Notification No. 04/2025 (NWR/AA). Candidates are strongly advised to check the complete panel document and reporting instructions directly on the official RRC NWR website before proceeding.
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