Recruitment Snapshot
North Western Railway (NWR) has kicked off a fresh apprenticeship drive for the financial year 2026‑27, offering a total of 2,008 training positions across its network. The official notification was issued on 1 Oct 2026, and the digital portal will accept entries from 7 Oct 2026 until 11:59 pm on 6 Nov 2026. All applications must be submitted online; paper forms are not accepted.
Division‑wise Distribution of Seats
The vacancies are allocated among the following NWR divisions:
- Jaipur division: 580 seats
- Bikaner division: 524 seats
- Ajmer division: 500 seats
- Jodhpur division: 134 seats
Additional opportunities include:
- 101 posts at BTC Carriage, Ajmer
- 69 posts at BTC Loco, Ajmer
- 33 posts at Carriage Workshop, Bikaner
- 67 posts at Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur
Trades Covered
Selected apprentices will receive practical training in one of these technical streams:
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Diesel Mechanic
- Welder
- Carpenter
- Electronics Mechanic
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
Applicants must choose a single railway unit while filling the form; multiple selections are not permitted.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the apprenticeship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Pass Class 10 from a recognized board with at least 50 % marks.
- Possess a valid National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the chosen trade.
- Be aged between 15 and 24 years as on 6 Nov 2026.
Age relaxations are applicable:
- SC/ST – up to 5 years extra.
- OBC – up to 3 years extra.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities – up to 10 years extra.
Selection Procedure – No Written Examination
The recruitment does not involve a written test. A merit list will be generated by taking the simple average of the percentages obtained in Class 10 and the ITI qualification. In case of a tie, the older candidate will be given preference.
Candidates appearing on the merit list will subsequently undergo document verification and a medical examination before final selection.
Application Fee Details
General‑category aspirants need to pay an online fee of ₹ 100. The fee is waived for SC, ST, PwBD candidates and for all female applicants. Once the payment is made, the form cannot be edited.
How to Submit Your Application
Interested candidates should visit the official NWR recruitment portal at rrcjaipur.in and complete the online form. Required information includes personal details, Aadhaar number, Class 10 marks, and trade‑specific qualifications. All supporting documents must be uploaded before final submission.
Only one application per candidate per railway unit is allowed; duplicate entries may lead to cancellation of the candidature.
Important: The deadline is firm – 11:59 pm on 6 Nov 2026. Applicants are strongly advised to finish the process well before the cut‑off to avoid technical glitches.
