RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT for 2008 Posts – Apply Online

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur, has released the revised notification for engaging Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. Under Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA). RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT for 2008 Posts – Apply Online. This recruitment drive offers 2,008 Act Apprentice training slots across various railway divisions and workshops for the training year 2026–27. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 10th and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online according to the prescribed eligibility criteria. Candidates should read the revised advertisement carefully before submitting their application. In this article, we cover vacancy details, important dates, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection procedures, and how to apply online. The Online applications open on October 23, 2026, and the last date to apply online is November 22, 2026 (11:59 PM) Through Official Website @rrcjaipur.in.

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit as on 22/11/2026

Age Relaxation

• Upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years in case of SC/ST candidates, 3 years in case of OBC candidates. 8.3 For Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years. 8.4 Upper age limit is relaxable by up to additional 10 years for ex-servicemen to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 03 years provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months service at a stretch, except Ex-servicemen who have already joined the Govt. service on Civil side after availing the Exservicemen status for the purpose of their engagement.
• However, regardless of community, Ex-servicemen will be considered against the Ex-servicemen quota, if available. If UR vacancies are not available then only Ex. Serviceman belonging to those particular communities where vacancies are available will be considered against the ex-servicemen quota.

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

• The candidate must have passed 10 class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks ( No Rounding off will be done), in aggregate, from recognized Board and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) / State Council for Vocational Training(SCVT).

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Merit List (Average of 10th and ITI Marks)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
• Selection will be on the basis of merit list prepared in respect of all the candidates who apply against the notification.
• The merit list will be prepared for the purpose on the basis of percentage of marks in matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which Apprenticeship is to be done. The panel will be on the basis of simple average of marks in the matriculation and ITI. For the purpose of calculation of percentage of matriculation, marks obtained by the candidates in all subjects will be reckoned and not on the basis of marks of any subject or a group of subjects.
• For the purpose of calculation of percentage of ITI marks, marks mentioned in the provisional/final certificate will be reckoned. In case of two candidates having the same marks, the candidates with older age shall be preferred. In case the dates of birth are also same, then the candidate who passed matriculation exam earlier shall be considered first.
• Final merit list will be prepared Division/unit wise, trade wise and community wise, equal to the number of slots in the descending order of percentage of marks obtained by the candidate, as stated above.
• Candidates finally enlisted would be subject to verification of original testimonials and production of medical certificate as per Annexure-IV attached.
• During submission of ONLINE application, a Registration number will be issued to each applicant. Candidates are advised to preserve/note their Registration Number for further stages of engagement process/correspondence with Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC).

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

• Class 10th mark sheet and certificate.
• ITI certificate and mark sheets.
• Valid photo identity proof.
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Caste certificate, if applicable.
• EWS certificate, if applicable.
• PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-servicemen or other relevant certificates, where applicable.
• Any additional documents specified in the revised notification.

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 General Instructions

• The decision of the Railway administration in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the applications and mode of selection shall be final.
• Imparting Training in Railway will not confer any right to the candidates for their absorption in Railway after successful completion of training. In terms of para-10 of Schedule V of the Apprenticeship Rules,1992, notified on 15.07.92 by the Ministry of Labour, it shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment to the Apprentice on completion of period of his/her apprenticeship training in his/her establishment.
• It shall not be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer. Imparting Training in Railway will not confer any right to the candidates for their absorption in Railway after completion of Training.
• No correspondences for engagement will be entertained. Before applying, the candidates should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility and other criteria, at any stage of engagement and if erroneously engaged, such candidates shall be summarily dismissed without notice.
• Candidature of the candidate shall be cancelled if he/she fails to produce the required original testimonials for verification or any other discrepancy noticed.
• If it is noticed by the Railway administration that the applicant has furnished wrong/fake Certificates/false certificates, the Railway administration reserves the right to discharge the candidate/selected candidate at any stage without notice even after his selection to undergo training.
• The Railway administration does not undertake any responsibility for sending reply to the candidates not selected or not called for. No correspondence in respect of the application submitted shall be entertained or replied by this office to any individual or organization.
• The Railway administration will not be responsible for any printing error.
• No daily allowance/conveyance allowance or travelling allowance will be paid to the candidate who will be called for document verification.
• Candidates need not to send any application printouts or certificates or copies to RRC by post. The candidature of the candidates will be considered only on the strength of the information furnished in the ONLINE application.
• After selection for engagement, request of candidate to change the division/unit/Trade will not be considered.

How To Apply RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

• Visit the official website: @rrcjaipur.in
• Open the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 section.
• Find Advertisement No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) and read the revised notification.
• Click the official online application link.
• Complete registration using the requested personal details.
• Enter your educational qualifications and relevant ITI trade information.
• Select the appropriate railway division, unit, and trade according to the notification.
• Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee if applicable.
• Check all details carefully before final submission.
• Submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
• Save or print the final application form and payment receipt for future reference.

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 2,008 Act Apprentice training slots are reported under RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Q2. What is the advertisement number?

The recruitment is advertised under Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA).

Q3. When will online applications begin?

The revised schedule reports that online applications begin on 23 October 2026.

Q4. What is the last date to apply?

The revised schedule reports 22 November 2026 as the closing date. Candidates should verify the exact closing time on the official portal.

Q5. What qualification is required?

Candidates generally need Class 10th with at least 50% aggregate marks and an NTC in the relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT, subject to the official notification.

Q6. What is the age limit?

The reported age range is 15 to 24 years, with applicable relaxations for eligible categories.

Q7. Is there a written examination?

The recruitment is reported to use a merit-based selection process. Candidates should consult the revised notification for the complete procedure.

Q8. Does apprenticeship guarantee a permanent railway job?

No. Completion of apprenticeship training does not automatically guarantee permanent employment.