Railway RRC NWR Apprentice Online Form 2026 for 2008 Training Slots

Quick Highlights

• Organization: North Western Railway, through Railway Recruitment Cell, Jaipur
• Notice No.: 04/2026 (NWR/AA), dated 30.09.2026
• Engagement: Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961, year 2026-27
• Training slots: 2008 (provisional)
• Mode: Online application only
• Qualification: Class 10 with minimum 50 percent marks, plus ITI (NCVT or SCVT) in the notified trade
• Age: 15 years completed and 24 years not completed as on 06.11.2026
• Last date: 06.11.2026 till 23:59 hrs

Important Dates

The notification advises candidates to apply well before the closing date. RRC has also said it will not accept responsibility if a candidate cannot submit the form on the last day because of website load or any other reason.

What Sets This Notification Apart

Three conditions in the notice shape how this recruitment works, and they are easy to miss on a quick read.

• It is a centralized notification for all North Western Railway units, with RRC Jaipur acting only as the nodal agency that collects applications and prepares the merit list. The merit list is then passed on to the respective divisions and units, and no centralized merit list will be formed.
• You can choose only one unit. Once the form is finally submitted, no change is allowed, and a second application leads to rejection of all applications.
• This is apprenticeship training, not a regular appointment. Training in the Railway does not give any right to absorption afterwards.

Division and Unit-Wise Training Slots

The 2008 slots are divided among the following divisions and units. The figures below are the unit totals given in the notification, including slots reserved for PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates.

Division-Wise Trade Details

Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Ajmer (500 slots): Diesel Mechanic has the largest share with 104 slots. Electrician (Coaching), Electrician (Power), Electrician (TRD) and Fitter (C and W) have 50 slots each. Mason (Engg.) has 30, Carpenter (Engg.) and Carpenter (Mech.) have 25 each, and Painter (Engg.) and Pipe Fitter (Engg.) have 20 each. The S and T Department adds 26 slots (Electronics Mechanic 20, Carpenter 2, Painter 2, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant 2), and the Engg. (TMC) Department adds 50 slots across ten trades.

Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Bikaner (524 slots): Fitter (Mechanical) leads with 220 slots, followed by Electrician (Coaching) 105, Electrician (Power) 73 and Electrician (TRD) 64. Welder (Gas and Electric) has 15 slots under Engg. and 5 under Mech. The S and T Department has 27 slots (Electronics Mechanic 21) and the Engg. (TMC) Department has 15.

Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jaipur (580 slots): This is the biggest unit. Fitter (Mechanical) has 164 slots, Electronics Mechanic (S and T) 127, Electrician (Elect./G) 123, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant 79 and Electrician (Electrical/TRD) 56. The S and T Department adds 4 slots and the Engg. (TMC) Department adds 27.

Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jodhpur (134 slots): Fitter 30, Diesel/Mechanic 23, Electrician 19, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 15, Welder/Engg. 5 and Black Smith Pway/Engg 3. The S and T Department has 23 slots (Electronics Mechanic 17) and the Engg. (TMC) Department has 16.

B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer (101 slots): Fitter 64, Painter 4 and Welder 5 make up 73 slots, and the Electric Department has 28 slots for Electrician.

B.T.C. Loco, Ajmer (69 slots): Welder 30, Fitter 23 and Diesel Mechanic 16.

Carriage Workshop, Bikaner (33 slots): Fitter 14, Electrician 11 and Welder 8.

Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur (67 slots): Fitter 28, Carpenter 15, Welder (G and E) 8, Painter (General) 8, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance 5 and Machinist 3.

The notification gives a separate table for each unit with the full UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and ex-servicemen break-up for every trade, so check that table for your own trade before applying.

Category-Wise Distribution

Adding up the unit tables, the 2008 slots are spread across categories as follows.

PwBD and ex-servicemen seats are included in these totals and are not separate. If enough SC or ST candidates are not available, their slots may go to ST or SC candidates, and if they still remain unfilled, to others. Unfilled OBC and EWS slots can be given to the unreserved category.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The candidate must have passed Class 10 or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with at least 50 percent aggregate marks from a recognized board, and no rounding off will be done. The candidate must also hold a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. The qualification must be in hand on the date of submitting the application, and those still awaiting final results need not apply.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The candidate should have completed 15 years and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 06.11.2026. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows.

Ex-servicemen who have already joined government service on the civil side after availing ex-servicemen status are excluded from this relaxation. An ex-servicemen candidate selected under the reservation is placed in the category (UR, SC, ST or OBC) to which he belongs.

Application Fee

The fee is paid online by debit card, credit card or net banking after the application is complete on the RRC Jaipur website. Any transaction charges are borne by the candidate. If money is deducted but the application cannot be downloaded, the notification asks candidates to click the Verify Payment button to reconfirm with the payment gateway. A candidate should print and keep the e-receipt generated after a successful payment.

How Selection Works

Selection is purely on merit, using the marks of everyone who applies against this notification.

• The merit list is based on the percentage of marks in Class 10 (minimum 50 percent aggregate) together with the ITI marks in the trade in which the apprenticeship is to be done. The panel follows the simple average of the Class 10 and ITI marks.
• For Class 10, marks in all subjects are counted, not marks of any one subject or group of subjects. For ITI, the marks printed on the provisional or final certificate are counted.
• If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate is preferred. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier is considered first.
• The final merit list is prepared division or unit wise, trade wise and community wise, equal to the number of slots, in descending order of percentage.
• Based on merit, trade and vacancy, document verification and medical examination are held in the opted division or unit.

Pick Your Unit With Care

Because every unit prepares its own list, a unit with no slot for your ITI trade makes the application meaningless, as no edits are allowed after final submission. Check the unit tables first, and then choose the division or unit where your trade is actually required.

Reservation, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD Candidates

Candidates who want the benefit of reservation must bring the following at document verification.

• SC or ST: Caste certificate in the Central Government format (Annexure-I).
• OBC: Caste certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1/4/2026 in the Central Government format (Annexure-II), along with the OBC declaration (Annexure-IIA).
• EWS: EWS certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-III).
• Ex-servicemen and Armed Forces personnel: Discharge certificate, or for their children, the discharge certificate or serving certificate of the parent.
• PwBD: Disability certificate from a competent authority, such as a Medical Board set up by the Central or State Government, in the format of Annexure-V(A), V(B), V(C) or V(D).

Under the ex-servicemen reservation, the notification lists children of deceased or disabled ex-servicemen, children of ex-servicemen, children of serving jawans, children of serving officers and ex-servicemen themselves.

For PwBD candidates, locomotor disability or cerebral palsy must be at least 40 percent, and hearing impairment means a loss of 60 decibels or more in the better ear. The notification lists trade-wise disability requirements, and for visual impairment it names Mechanic (Diesel) and Fitter. PwBD candidates outside the listed categories should not apply as PwBD.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted only online on the RRC Jaipur website, and detailed filling instructions will be available there.

1. Check that you have passed Class 10 with at least 50 percent aggregate marks and hold an NCVT or SCVT ITI certificate in a notified trade.
2. Go through the unit-wise slot details in the notification and confirm that your ITI trade has a training slot in the unit you plan to choose.
3. Keep your Aadhaar card, Class 10 certificate, ITI certificate, a recent colour photograph and a scanned signature ready before you begin.
4. From 07.10.2026, open the RRC Jaipur website and fill in your personal details exactly as printed on your Class 10 certificate.
5. Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar number, an active mobile number and a valid e-mail ID, and select one division or unit only.
6. Upload the photograph (20 kb to 70 kb) and the signature (20 kb to 30 kb) in JPG or JPEG format.
7. Pay the Rs. 100 fee through the payment gateway if it applies to you, since SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay nothing.
8. Submit the form before 23:59 hrs on 06.11.2026, note your Registration Number, and keep a printout of the application and the e-receipt.

Photograph and Signature Specifications

Points to Get Right on the Form

• Name, father's name and date of birth must match the Class 10 or equivalent certificate exactly. Any mismatch found at document verification leads to cancellation of candidature and debarment.
• Candidates should keep their mobile number and e-mail ID active throughout the process, because important messages sent by e-mail or SMS are treated as read.
• A Registration Number is issued on submission and should be saved for later correspondence with RRC.
• Do not post printouts or certificates to RRC. Candidature is considered only on the information given in the online application.

Medical Fitness, Training and Stipend

Candidates must produce a medical certificate in the Annexure-IV format, signed by a Government authorised doctor (Gazetted) not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central or State Hospital. The format sets standards for eyes, ears, skin, heart, lungs and other body systems, and it lists seventeen trades where vision in one eye is not enough. Before training starts, the selected candidate, or the guardian if the candidate is a minor, signs a Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer.

The training period and stipend will follow the rules and directives of the Railway Board from time to time, and the notification does not state a stipend amount. No hostel accommodation is provided, and no travelling or daily allowance is paid for attending document verification. After selection, a request to change the division, unit or trade will not be considered.

Rules That Can Cancel a Candidature

• Submitting different details across multiple applications, such as name, community, photograph or contact details.
• Failing to produce the original certificates at verification, or any other discrepancy noticed.
• Furnishing wrong or fake certificates, which can lead to discharge at any stage even after selection.
• Canvassing in any form.
• Being found ineligible at any stage, in which case an erroneously engaged candidate can be dismissed without notice.

The decision of the Railway administration on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications and mode of selection is final. The administration does not accept responsibility for printing errors or for replying to candidates who are not selected or called.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is the Last Date to Apply for the RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 Notification?

Online applications open on 07.10.2026 and close at 23:59 hrs on 06.11.2026. No physical copy of the application has to be sent to RRC, and even if one is received, it will not be considered.

Q2. How Many Training Slots Are Available Under Notice No. 04/2026?

The notification mentions 2008 training slots across eight divisions and units of North Western Railway. These figures are provisional and can increase or decrease depending on the actual needs of the administration when selection is finalised.

Q3. Who Is Eligible for the RRC NWR Apprentice Online Form 2026?

A candidate must have passed Class 10 or its equivalent with at least 50 percent aggregate marks, without rounding off, and must hold an NCVT or SCVT National Trade Certificate in the notified trade. The age should be 15 years completed and 24 years not completed as on 06.11.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q4. Is There a Written Exam or Interview for This Apprentice Recruitment?

The notification does not mention any written exam or interview. Selection is based on a merit list built from the average of Class 10 marks and ITI marks, followed by document verification and a medical examination in the chosen division or unit.

Q5. What Is the Application Fee for RRC NWR Apprentice 2026?

The fee is Rs. 100 and it is non-refundable. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates do not have to pay any fee, and the payment is made online through a payment gateway as part of the application.

Q6. Can I Apply for More Than One Division or Unit?

No. A candidate can choose only one unit, and the choice cannot be changed after final submission. If someone submits more than one application, all of that person's applications will be rejected.

Q7. Will Completing the Apprenticeship Lead to a Railway Job?

No. The notification clearly says that training in the Railway does not give the candidate any right to absorption after completion. The employer is not obliged to offer employment, and the apprentice is not obliged to accept it.

Q8. Which Documents Will Be Checked at Document Verification?

Candidates will need their original certificates, the original Aadhaar card, the printout of the online application and two extra copies of the uploaded photograph. Caste, Non-Creamy Layer, EWS, discharge or disability certificates are needed only if the candidate claims that benefit, along with the medical certificate in the Annexure-IV format.

Source

This article is based on the official notification, Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 over NWR, Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA), dated 30.09.2026, issued by Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, Jaipur. Details are available on the RRC Jaipur website.

Disclaimer

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