Verified from official source on 02 Oct 2026
RRC North Western Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 2008 Posts, Apply by 06 Nov

- Total Posts
- 2008
- Minimum Qualification
- Diploma / ITI
Overview
North Western Railway (NWR), through the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur, has released Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27, offering 2,008 training slots across 8 units within NWR's jurisdiction. Candidates aged 15 to 24 years, as on 06 November 2026, holding Class 10 with minimum 50% marks and a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade, can apply online from 07 October 2026 to 06 November 2026, 23:59 hrs. Selected apprentices will train at NWR's Workshops/Units across the Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur divisions, with DRM Office Jaipur carrying the largest allocation at 580 slots. The NWR Act Apprentice 2026 selection process is a merit list calculated as the simple average of Matriculation percentage and ITI percentage marks, prepared separately for each division/unit, trade, and community — there is no written test or interview. Stipend for NWR Act Apprentice 2026 is as per extant Railway Board rules, with an application fee of ₹100 for most candidates, waived for SC/ST, PwBD, and Women candidates. Candidates for RRC North Western Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must apply online at www.rrcjaipur.in, select only one Division/Unit after confirming a training slot exists for their specific ITI trade, upload required documents, pay the fee (if applicable), and submit before the closing date of 06 November 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since training confers no right to employment on the Railway on completion, and each unit's merit list is prepared separately from candidates who applied for that unit only.
Qualification
Class 10 (Matriculation) or its equivalent under the 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board, plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
Age Limit
Minimum 15 years (completed), Maximum 24 years (not completed), as on 06.11.2026
Eligibility
- Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent under the 10+2 system, with minimum 50% aggregate marks (no rounding off) from a recognised Board
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade, issued by NCVT or SCVT
- Trades covered: Electrician (Coaching/Power/TRD), Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Turner/Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, COPA, Machine Tool Maintenance, Refrigeration & AC, and others — trade-wise, category-wise slot availability varies by unit
- Age: Minimum 15 years (completed), Maximum 24 years (not completed), as on 06.11.2026
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen — up to 10 years plus 3 years, to the extent of service rendered (minimum 6 months' continuous service required)
- Application Fee: ₹100 for all candidates except SC/ST, PwBD and Women, who are exempted
- Job Type: Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — no right to employment on completion; no hostel accommodation provided
Important Dates
Notice Publication Date
30 Sept 2026
Application Start
07 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply
06 Nov 2026
Application Fee
₹100 (All candidates except SC/ST/PwBD/Women); Nil (SC/ST, PwBD, Women)
Salary
Stipend as per extant Railway Board rules and directives (exact amount not specified in the notification)
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC Jaipur website: www.rrcjaipur.in, between 07 October 2026 and 06 November 2026.
- Log in and fill in personal details/bio-data, including a valid 12-digit Aadhaar number.
- Select only one Division/Unit from the 8 listed, after confirming a training slot exists for your specific ITI trade in that unit — changes are not allowed after final submission.
- Upload a recent colour photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG, 20-70 KB) and a scanned signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm, JPG, 20-30 KB).
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 through the integrated payment gateway, if applicable to your category; no changes are allowed after payment.
- Review all details carefully, since no changes are permitted after final submission.
- Submit the application on or before 06 November 2026, 23:59 hrs.
- Download and retain a printout of the submitted application for Document Verification, if shortlisted.
Selection Process
- Merit List (Average of Matriculation % and ITI %)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Ajmer | 500 |
| Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Bikaner | 524 |
| Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jaipur | 580 |
| Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jodhpur | 134 |
| B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer | 101 |
| B.T.C. LOCO, Ajmer | 69 |
| Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33 |
| Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nil |
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