RRC Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5,349 Posts

RRC Western Railway :- Western Railway under the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC WR) has released the ITI Apprentice Notification 2026 on 18 February 2026 at the official website www.rrc-wr.com. A total of 5,349 Apprentice vacancies have been announced across various trades.

Candidates who have passed 10th class with at least 50% marks and hold a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply. The age limit for applicants is 15 to 24 years as per the prescribed cut-off date.

The online application process began on 18 February 2026 and will remain open until 17 March 2026. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official RRC Western Railway portal.

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RRC WR Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria – RRC Western Railway Apprentice 2026

As per the notification issued by Western Railway (RRC WR), candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:

🔹 Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
• Must possess a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.

🔹 Trade-wise ITI Requirement

• Fitter – ITI in Fitter
• Welder – ITI in Welder
• Turner – ITI in Turner
• Machinist – ITI in Machinist
• Carpenter – ITI in Carpenter
• Painter (General) – ITI in Painter (General)
• Diesel Mechanic – ITI in Diesel Mechanic
• Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) – ITI in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
• Programming & System Administration Assistant – ITI in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
• Electrician – ITI in Electrician
• Electronics Mechanic – ITI in Electronics Mechanic
• Wireman – ITI in Wireman or Electrician
• Mechanic Refrigeration & AC – ITI in Mechanic Refrigeration & AC
• Pipe Fitter – ITI in Plumber or Pipe Fitter
• Plumber – ITI in Plumber
• Draftsman (Civil) – ITI in Draftsman (Civil)
• Stenographer – ITI in Stenography (English)
• Forger and Heat Treater – ITI in Forger and Heat Treater
• Machinist (Grinder) – ITI in Turner / Machinist / Machinist (Grinder)

Stipend / Salary

Selected candidates will undergo Apprenticeship Training for one year. During the training period, apprentices will receive a stipend as per the prescribed Railway Board rules and directives applicable from time to time.

Application Fee

Age Limit – RRC Western Railway Apprentice 2026

As per the notification issued by Western Railway (RRC WR), the age criteria are as follows:

🔹 General Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years

🔹 Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: Upper age limit relaxed by 10 years plus the length of military service rendered, along with an additional 3 years, provided the candidate has completed at least 6 months of continuous service in the Defence Forces.

This relaxation is not applicable to Ex-Servicemen who have already secured a civil government job by using Ex-Servicemen status earlier.

An Ex-Serviceman selected under the reserved quota will be placed in the category (UR/SC/ST/OBC) to which he originally belongs.

🔹 Special Consideration Categories for Apprenticeship

The following will be considered under Ex-Servicemen related categories:

• Children of deceased or disabled Ex-Servicemen (including those disabled or killed in peacetime)
• Children of Ex-Servicemen
• Children of serving Jawans
• Children of serving Officers
• Ex-Servicemen themselves
• Important Dates

Selection Process – RRC Western Railway Apprentice 2026

As per the notification issued by Western Railway (RRC WR), the selection will be purely merit-based.

🔹 Merit List Preparation

• The merit list will be prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50%) and ITI examination.
• Equal weightage will be given to both qualifications.

🔹 Tie-Breaking Rules

• If two or more candidates secure the same marks, preference will be given to the older candidate.
• If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be placed higher in merit.

There will be no written examination or interview (viva) for this recruitment.

How to Apply – RRC WR Apprentice 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through online mode only.

• Applications must be submitted on or before 23 March 2026.
• Visit the official website www.rrc-wr.com to complete the application process.
• Click on the “Apply Online” link under the Apprentice Recruitment section.
• Fill in all personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and relevant certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review the application form carefully before final submission.
• Download or print a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
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