The Indian Railways’ Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has released a notification for the 47th Batch of Apprentice Recruitment 2025 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a golden opportunity for ITI and Non-ITI candidates to secure an apprenticeship at one of India’s premier locomotive production units.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 5th July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 5th August 2025 (till 4:45 PM)
- Last Date to Complete Form: 7th August 2025 (till 4:45 PM)
- Merit List / Result Date: To be announced later
- Apprenticeship Batch: 47th Batch (2025)
🧑🏭 Vacancy Details – 374 Total Posts
1. ITI Apprentice – 300 Posts
| Trade |
Vacancies |
| Fitter |
107 |
| Electrician |
71 |
| Machinist |
67 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) |
45 |
| Painter (General) |
7 |
| Carpenter |
3 |
2. Non-ITI Apprentice – 74 Posts
| Trade |
Vacancies |
| Fitter |
30 |
| Electrician |
18 |
| Machinist |
15 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) |
11 |
This totals 374 apprenticeship positions, distributed across six trades for ITI candidates and four for Non-ITI candidates
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 05/08/2025):
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age for Non-ITI Candidates: 22 Years
- Maximum Age for ITI Candidates: 24 Years
- Age relaxation as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates.
Educational Qualification:
- For ITI Posts:
- Passed Class 10th exam (High School) with minimum 50% marks.
- Must possess ITI certificate in relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
- For Non-ITI Posts:
- Passed Class 10th exam (High School) with minimum 50% marks.
- No ITI certificate required.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PH / Female Candidates: No fee
- Payment Mode: Online (Net banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI)
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on merit list prepared from marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI (where applicable).
- No written test or interview is required.
- Final selection is subject to verification of documents and medical fitness.
Stipend
- Selected candidates will be paid a stipend during training as per the norms of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and guidelines of Indian Railways.
Required Documents for Online Application
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
- ITI Certificate (for ITI trades)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card or any other valid ID proof
Key Instructions
- Incomplete forms or forms submitted after the last date will be rejected.
- Candidates must provide accurate and verified documents.
- Physical presence for document verification will be required before final selection.
- Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment after training.
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