NWR Recruitment: 2,008 Apprentice Vacancies Announced!
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur, has released a revised notification (Notice No. 04/2026) announcing the recruitment of 2,008 Act Apprentices. This recruitment drive is specifically for the 2026-27 training session and follows a previous notification that was modified due to changes in the demand letter.
Application Timeline and How to Apply
Candidates interested in these apprenticeship roles must keep a close watch on the application window. The online application process is scheduled to begin on October 23, 2026, and will conclude on November 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official RRC Jaipur website at rrcjaipur.in. No other mode of application will be entertained.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the training program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as of November 22, 2026. Standard age relaxations apply as per existing railway guidelines.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed Class 10 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Additionally, they must possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) issued by NCVT or SCVT in a relevant trade.
Merit-Based Selection: No Exam or Interview
In a significant move to simplify the process, the RRC has confirmed that there will be no written examination and no interview. The selection of candidates will be based entirely on merit, calculated using the average of the marks obtained in:
- Class 10 examinations.
- The relevant ITI qualification.
Application Fees
The fee structure for the application is as follows:
- General, OBC, and EWS candidates: Rs. 100
- SC, ST, PwD, and Female candidates: No fee (Exempted)
Note: All payments must be made online.
Training Units and Vacancy Locations
The vacancies are distributed across various units and divisions within the North Western Railway. These include:
- DRM Offices in Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Jodhpur.
- B.T.C. Carriage and B.T.C. LOCO in Ajmer.
- Carriage Workshops in Bikaner and Jodhpur.
Important Notice for Applicants: Candidates are strictly permitted to apply for only one division or unit. If a candidate submits multiple applications, the RRC will reject them. It is highly recommended that applicants verify their specific ITI trade availability in their chosen unit before finalizing their submission.