RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 5349 Vacancies!

Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC WR), Mumbai has released an official notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2025-26. This is a massive opportunity for 10th-pass candidates with ITI certificates to start their career with Indian Railways.

1. Advertisement Details

• Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC WR)

• Notification No: RRC/WR/04/2025 Apprentice

• Year: 2025-26 (Recruitment Year 2026)

• Total Vacancies: 5,349 Posts

• Post Name: Act Apprentice

2. Important Dates

3. Application Fee and Mode of Payment

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-

• SC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates: Nil (Exempted)

• Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, etc.)

4. Age Limit (as on 23/03/2026)

Applicants must fulfill the following age criteria:

• Minimum Age: 15 Years

• Maximum Age: 24 Years (Candidates should be born between 24/03/2002 and 23/03/2011 for the UR category).

5. Vacancy Details (Trade-wise)

6. Educational Qualification

• Academic: Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.

• Technical: Must possess an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade affiliated with NCVT/SCVT.

7. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Note: This is an Apprenticeship role. There is no rigorous PST like police/defense jobs.

• Requirement: Candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed in the Apprentices Act, 1961.

• Medical Certificate: Selected candidates must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate signed by a Government Authorized Doctor (Gazetted) at the time of Document Verification.

8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Not Applicable: There is NO Physical Efficiency Test (Running/Weight Lifting) for the RRC WR Apprentice recruitment. Selection is based purely on merit.

9. Mode of Selection (Detailed)

The selection process is transparent and based on a Merit List:

1. Merit Score Calculation: The average of the percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation (with min. 50% aggregate) and ITI examination, giving equal weightage (50-50) to both.

2. Tie-Breaking: * Older candidates are preferred.

   • If the DOB is the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation exam earlier is preferred.

3. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for DV at respective divisions.

4. Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to medical fitness.

10. Reservation Criteria

Reservations are provided as per Government of India rules:

• SC/ST/OBC/EWS: Horizontal and Vertical reservations as applicable.

• PwBD: 4% of total slots.

• Ex-Servicemen: 3% of total slots (including children of Ex-Servicemen and serving Jawans/Officers).

11. Age Relaxation

12. Syllabus

• No Written Exam: There is no written syllabus as there is no competitive examination.

• Training Focus: During the 1-year apprenticeship, candidates will be trained in their respective ITI trades (e.g., Electrical circuits for Electricians, Welding techniques for Welders) as per the NCVT curriculum.

13. Category-wise Vacancy Breakup

14. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit Official Website: Go to www.rrc-wr.com.

2. Registration: Click on "Engagement of Act Apprentices 2025-26" and register with your Email ID and Mobile Number.

3. Fill Application: Log in and enter personal details, educational marks (10th & ITI), and trade preferences.

4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, 10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate, and Caste Certificate (if applicable).

5. Pay Fee: Pay ₹100/- via online mode (if applicable).

6. Submit: Review all details and submit the form. Take a printout for future reference.