RRC Jaipur Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 2,008 Vacancies for 10th-ITI Pass

By Akanksha Mishra 2026-10-13 17:40:21

Aspiring candidates aiming for a foothold in the Indian Railways have a major opportunity on the horizon, as the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway (Jaipur), prepares to kick off the online application process for 2,008 apprentice positions. While the registration window was initially scheduled to run from October 7 through November 6, 2026, the launch experienced an unexpected temporary delay and is now slated to open shortly on the official recruitment portal. Once live, qualified candidates will be able to complete their registrations digitally from anywhere in the country within the updated application window.

Merit-Based Selection: Zero Written Exam or Interview Required

The standout feature of this massive Indian Railways apprentice drive is the complete absence of rigorous selection screenings:

Pure Merit Evaluation: Candidates will be evaluated purely on their academic performance, combining marks obtained in their secondary education and vocational ITI coursework.
No Written Tests: Applicants will not be subjected to competitive computer-based tests (CBT) or written examinations, removing substantial test anxiety for technical tradespersons.
No Personality Interviews: The shortlisting process excludes physical oral interviews, ensuring an objective, transparent, and score-driven selection path directly to document verification and training slots.

Strict Eligibility Benchmarks: Educational Standards and Age Limitations

Aspirants must ensure they satisfy the specific qualification guidelines before submitting their candidature:

Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have cleared Matriculation (Class 10) under the 10+2 system with an aggregate score of at least 50% from a recognized board, along with a valid National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
Age Parameters: As of the benchmark cut-off date (stipulated alongside November 6, 2026), applicants must be at least 15 years old and must not have crossed 24 years of age.
Category Age Relaxations: Upper age concessions remain applicable for reserved segments according to central government mandates, including relaxations for OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Step-by-Step Digital Application Guide on RRC Jaipur Portal

The entire application process will be hosted online without requiring candidates to dispatch hard copies of documents:

Access the Official Portal: Head to the official web address at rrcjaipur.in to view current active notices.
Locate the Apprentice Notification: Under the 'Quick Links' section, navigate to and select the active link for Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Initial Registration: Complete the preliminary registration by providing personal particulars, active mobile numbers, and email credentials.
Form Completion and Document Uploads: Enter full educational background, academic marks, and technical certifications, and upload required scanned copies of photographs, signatures, and certificates.
Fee Payment and Final Submission: Remit the non-refundable registration fee according to category rules through online payment gateways, submit the final dossier, and download a hard copy printout for future record-keeping.