RRC NWR Apprentice 2026: Apply Online for 2,008 Posts for 10th & ITI Pass

By Akanksha Mishra 2026-10-03 13:19:29

In an extensive employment opening for technical trade aspirants across northern and western India, the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of North Western Railway (NWR) has published an official notification to induct 2,008 apprentices. This nationwide technical training initiative offers a structured gateway for 10th-grade qualifiers and ITI diploma holders seeking valuable operational exposure within the Indian Railways infrastructure. Candidates interested in securing trade apprenticeships can submit their applications online through the official regional portal at rrcjaipur.in starting October 7, 2026, with the registration window remaining active until November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Direct Merit-Based Selection: Zero Written Examination or Personal Interview

The key attraction of the RRC NWR Apprentice recruitment is its direct, transparent selection mechanism that completely skips written computer-based examinations (CBT) and viva-voce rounds. The merit list will be formulated entirely from candidate academic performance by calculating the simple mathematical average of marks obtained in the Class 10 board examination and the relevant ITI trade course. High-scoring candidates will receive priority placement across category-wise and trade-wise rosters, with older applicants receiving preference in the event of identical tie scores. Final appointment is confirmed following routine biometric identification, document verification, and baseline medical fitness evaluation.

Comprehensive Division-Wise Slot Breakdown Across Ajmer, Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jodhpur

The 2,008 apprentice positions are distributed strategically across four major operational divisions and specialized engineering workshops throughout the North Western Railway zone:

Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Offices: 580 training slots allocated under DRM Office Jaipur, 524 positions under DRM Office Bikaner, 500 slots under DRM Office Ajmer, and 134 vacancies under DRM Office Jodhpur.
Specialized Mechanical and Carriage Workshops: 101 slots in BTC Carriage Ajmer, 69 slots in BTC Loco Ajmer, 67 slots in Carriage Workshop Jodhpur, and 33 slots in Carriage Workshop Bikaner.
Designated Core Trades: Inductions span multiple technical disciplines, including Fitter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Welder (Gas & Electric), Carpenter, Electronics Mechanic, and Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA). Candidates are strictly permitted to register for only one specific operational unit.

Academic Qualifications, Age Limits, and Application Fee Exemptions

To qualify for consideration, candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized state or central education board with a minimum aggregate score of 50 percent. Additionally, applicants must hold a valid National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the designated trade issued by either the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT). The candidate's age must fall strictly between 15 and 24 years as of November 6, 2026, with statutory upper-age relaxations applied to SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates under government rules. The registration fee is fixed at ₹100 for General and OBC male candidates, payable via net banking, debit, or credit cards, while all female applicants, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fully exempt from fee payments.