RRC North Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Released under Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA), this recruitment drive opens 2,008 Act Apprentice training seats across workshops, depots, and technical units under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2026-27.

The recruitment covers four major railway divisions — Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Jodhpur — including their workshops and production units. Candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th Standard) with minimum 50% marks and hold a valid National Trade Certificate (NTC) in an ITI-designated trade from NCVT or SCVT are eligible to apply.

Online applications open on 07 October 2026 and close on 06 November 2026 at 23:59 hours. There is no written exam — selection is purely merit-based. Read this complete guide on Jobtheta.com for trade-wise vacancy, age limit, stipend details, and step-by-step online application instructions.

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1. RRC North Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Particular	Official Details
Recruiting Organization	Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway, Jaipur
Notification Number	Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA)
Type of Engagement	Act Apprentice under Apprentices Act, 1961
Total Training Seats	2,008 Posts
Divisions Covered	Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur
Selection Mode	Purely Merit-Based (No Written Examination)
Application Mode	Online via rrcjaipur.in
Application Start Date	07 October 2026
Application Closing Date	06 November 2026 (23:59 Hours)
Helpdesk / Grievance	Available on rrcjaipur.in

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2. RRC North Western Railway Apprentice 2026: Important Dates

Aspirants must submit their applications within the designated window without fail:

Event Milestone	Official Date
Official Notification Release	01 October 2026
Online Application Opens	07 October 2026 (00:01 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online & Submit Fee	06 November 2026 (23:59 Hours)
Merit List Publication	To be notified on rrcjaipur.in
Document Verification Date	After merit list declaration
Commencement of 1-Year Training	Post completion of formalities

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3. Vacancy Distribution: Divisions & Units

The 2,008 seats are distributed across multiple workshops and maintenance units under four railway divisions of North Western Railway:

Division / Unit	Notable Workshops & Sheds	Seats (Approx.)
Ajmer Division	Central Workshop Ajmer (CWA), Loco Shed, C&W Depot	Largest share
Bikaner Division	Bikaner Loco Shed, Electrical & Engineering depots	Significant share
Jaipur Division	Jaipur Station Workshop, Signal & Telecom	Significant share
Jodhpur Division	Diesel Shed Jodhpur, Track & Bridge workshops	Significant share
Total Across All Divisions	All NWR Workshops, Depots, and Production Units	2,008 Seats

Note: The detailed trade-wise and unit-wise annexure with category-based breakups (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) is available within the official notification PDF at rrcjaipur.in. Candidates must check which specific unit and trade combination they are applying for before submitting.

Here is the exact data from the official RRC NWR Notification No. 04/2026:

S.No.	Unit / Railway Office	Total Training Slots
1	DRM Office, Ajmer	500
2	DRM Office, Bikaner	524
3	DRM Office, Jaipur	580
4	DRM Office, Jodhpur	134
5	B.T.C. Carriage Workshop, Ajmer	101
6	B.T.C. Loco Workshop, Ajmer	69
7	Carriage Workshop, Bikaner	33
8	Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur	67
	Grand Total	2,008

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4. ITI Trade-Wise Eligible Trades

The apprenticeship seats cover a wide range of ITI vocational disciplines across mechanical, electrical, and technical streams. Commonly advertised trades under NWR Act Apprentice recruitment include:

Trade Category	Common ITI Trades
Mechanical Trades	Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Blacksmith, Millwright, Carpenter
Electrical Trades	Electrician, Wireman, Electronic Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic
Automobile / Diesel	Diesel Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Mechanic (MMV)
Fabrication / Sheet Metal	Draughtsman (Mechanical), Sheet Metal Worker, Plumber
IT / Telecom	Information Technology & Electronics System Maintenance (ITESM), Painter
Other Trades	Painter General, Upholsterer, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic (RAC)

(Candidates must check the official notification PDF for the exact list of trades with unit-wise and category-wise seat availability).

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5. Eligibility Criteria for RRC North Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

All eligibility is evaluated as on the last date of application (06 November 2026):

• Matriculation (10th Standard):
  • Must have passed the 10th Standard (Class X) examination from a State/Central Board.
  • A minimum aggregate of 50% marks is required in the Matriculation examination.
  • Relaxed to 40% for SC/ST candidates where applicable as per zone-specific rules.
• ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC):
  • Must possess a valid National Trade Certificate (NTC) from a recognized ITI (Industrial Training Institute) in a designated trade affiliated with NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training).
  • The NTC trade must correspond to the specific trade/unit the candidate is applying for.
• No Prior Apprenticeship: Candidates who have already completed a government-sponsored apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act in any organization are not eligible to apply again.

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6. Age Limit & Category-Wise Relaxations

Age is calculated as on the application closing date (06 November 2026):

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age	Permissible Birth Date Range
General / EWS	15 Years	24 Years	Born between 07/11/2002 and 06/11/2011
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	15 Years	27 Years	Relaxable by 3 years (Up to 27 years)
SC / ST Candidates	15 Years	29 Years	Relaxable by 5 years (Up to 29 years)
PwBD (General/EWS)	15 Years	34 Years	Relaxable by 10 years
PwBD (OBC)	15 Years	37 Years	Relaxable by 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years	39 Years	Relaxable by 15 years

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7. Monthly Stipend & Training Structure

Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend governed under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules as prescribed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:

Training Year	ITI-Trained Apprentice Monthly Stipend
1st Year of Apprenticeship	₹8,050/- per month (or prevailing minimum wage if higher)

In addition to the stipend, apprentices receive medical benefits during the engagement period, and the certification from NCVT on successful completion carries strong market recognition for future employment in Railways and other PSUs.

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8. Selection Process: 100% Merit-Based (No Exam)

[Online Application] ➔ [Simple Merit List Calculation] ➔ [Document Verification] ➔ [Medical Fitness Test] ➔ [Apprenticeship Commencement]

Merit Calculation Formula:

The merit list is prepared using the Simple Average of Two Scores:

$$\text{Merit Score} = \frac{\text{Matriculation \% Marks} + \text{ITI Trade NTC \% Marks}}{2}$$Merit Score=2Matriculation % Marks+ITI Trade NTC % Marks​

• Example: If a candidate scored 65% in 10th and 75% in ITI NTC, their merit score = (65 + 75) / 2 = 70.0%.
• The candidate with the higher merit score gets priority in their chosen unit and trade.
• Tie-breaking: In the event of equal merit scores, the candidate older in age is given preference.

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9. Application Fees & Payment Details

Candidate Category	Application Processing Fee	Payment Mode
General / EWS / OBC (NCL) Candidates	₹100/-	Online (SBI Payment Gateway / UPI / Debit Card)
SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Minority / Economically Backward	NIL (Exempted)	Fee Exempted

Application fees are strictly non-refundable regardless of selection outcomes.

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10. How to Apply Online at rrcjaipur.in

Follow these steps to submit a successful application:

• Step 1: Visit the official RRC North Western Railway portal at rrcjaipur.in.
• Step 2: Click on “Apprentice Recruitment Notification No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) – Apply Online”.
• Step 3: Complete New User Registration using your mobile number, email ID, and Date of Birth.
• Step 4: Log in to your candidate profile and fill in academic details including your 10th Standard board, year of passing, total marks and percentage.
• Step 5: Enter your ITI trade details including NCVT/SCVT NTC registration number, trade name, and aggregate percentage.
• Step 6: Select your preferred Division, Railway Unit/Workshop, and Trade from the dropdown menu.
• Step 7: Upload scanned documents — photograph (JPEG, 20KB–50KB), signature (JPEG, 10KB–20KB), and supporting certificates.
• Step 8: Pay the application fee of ₹100/- online (if applicable) through the integrated SBI payment gateway.
• Step 9: Submit the form, take a screenshot of the confirmation, and download your application printout for document verification.

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11. Required Documents to Keep Ready

Prepare scanned copies of the following for upload and physical production at DV:

• Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate (showing 10th % marks)
• NCVT/SCVT ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) with marks
• Community / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Central Govt format
• PwBD Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card and PAN Card
• Domicile / Residence Certificate of relevant state (if required)
• Passport-sized colour photographs

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12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

13. RRC North Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Official Links

Resource	Official Link
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification PDF
Online Application Portal	rrcjaipur.in
Latest Railway Recruitment Updates	Jobtheta.com