RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway (NWR), is seeking applicants for Act Apprentice training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the 2026–27 training year. Indian citizens who meet the educational and age requirements, including the relevant ITI qualification, can apply for a designated trade and unit.

The recruitment offers 2,008 training slots across NWR divisions and workshops. Online applications are scheduled to be accepted from 7 October to 6 November 2026, up to 23:59 on the closing date; applications by any other method will not be accepted. Candidates will be shortlisted through a merit list based on Matriculation and ITI marks, followed by document verification and a medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification provides 2,008 provisional training slots across eight divisions or units. Candidates may select only one unit. Slot numbers may change depending on the Railway administration’s actual requirements. Seats for PwBD candidates and Ex-Servicemen are included in the overall totals and are not additional seats.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination under the 10+2 system from a recognised board, with at least 50% aggregate marks. Marks will not be rounded off. Candidates must also hold a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT). Required educational and technical qualifications must be held by the date the application is submitted. Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit

The age range is 15 to 24 years, calculated as of 6 November 2026. The upper-age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Ex-Servicemen may receive an additional relaxation of up to 10 years, to the extent of service rendered in the Defence Forces, plus 3 years; the stated provision requires at least six months of service at a stretch.

Application Fee

Any applicable fee must be paid online through the payment gateway as part of the application. Candidates are responsible for any transaction charges. Applicants should have their Aadhaar Card details available: the registration process requires the 12-digit Aadhaar number, and the original card must be produced at document verification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RRC NWR website at rrcjaipur.in and open the online application for Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA).
2. Register and enter the required information, including the 12-digit Aadhaar number. Choose one division or unit only.
3. Upload a recent colour photograph in JPG/JPEG format. It must be 3.5 cm by 3.5 cm, 100 DPI, between 20 KB and 70 KB, and show a clear front view without a cap or sunglasses. The photograph must not be more than three months old on the application date.
4. Upload a signature in JPG/JPEG format, 3.5 cm by 2.5 cm, at 100 DPI and between 20 KB and 30 KB.
5. Pay the Rs. 100 fee online if it applies to you; candidates in the listed exempt categories do not pay the fee.
6. Review and submit the application before 23:59 on 6 November 2026. Keep a copy or printout for your records. No physical application copy needs to be sent to RRC.

Salary & Pay Scale

This recruitment is for apprenticeship training, and the notification does not specify a fixed stipend amount. The training period and stipend will be governed by the applicable rules and directives issued by the Railway Board. Hostel accommodation will not be provided, so selected candidates must arrange their own accommodation.

Selection Process

RRC/NWR will act as the nodal agency for receiving applications and preparing the merit list. The merit panel will be prepared using the simple average of the candidate’s Matriculation and ITI percentages in the relevant trade. Marks from all Matriculation subjects will count, while the ITI percentage will be taken from the provisional or final certificate. The final list will be prepared by division or unit, trade and community, in descending order of percentage, up to the number of available slots.

If candidates have equal marks, preference goes to the older candidate. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier is ranked first. Candidates included in the final list must have their original testimonials verified and produce a medical certificate as specified in Annexure IV.

Training Conditions

Before training begins, each selected candidate—or their guardian if the candidate is a minor—must enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer. Completing training does not give an apprentice a right to absorption into the Railway, and the employer is not obliged to offer employment after the training period.

Eligible candidates should submit their online applications through the official RRC NWR website by 6 November 2026 at 23:59, allowing enough time to complete the form and upload the required documents.