The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur, on behalf of North Western Railway (NWR), has released Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) for the engagement of 2,008 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the training year 2026-27, across 8 units in Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur divisions. Trades include Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Diesel Mechanic, Turner/Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, COPA, R&AC and more. Online applications are accepted from 7 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 at 23:59 hours at rrcjaipur.in. There is no written examination — selection is entirely merit-based on Class 10 and ITI marks.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must know. First, you may apply for ONLY ONE unit out of the 8 listed. Before selecting a unit, verify that a training slot exists for YOUR specific ITI trade at that unit — if your trade has no slot in the unit you selected, your candidature will be ineffective. Second, no changes are allowed after fee payment. Use the Print Preview option to verify every detail — name, father’s name, date of birth, category, qualification marks — before paying. Your name and father’s name must exactly match your Matriculation certificate. Third, this apprenticeship does NOT guarantee a job on the Railway after training completion. Neither the Railway is obligated to offer employment, nor the apprentice to accept it.
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | North Western Railway (NWR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur |
| Notice No. | 04/2026 (NWR/AA) |
| Notice Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Engagement Type | Act Apprentice (Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Training Slots | 2,008 |
| Number of Units | 8 |
| Training Locations | NWR units under Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur divisions |
| Qualification | Class 10 (min 50% aggregate) + NTC (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade |
| Age | 15 to 24 years as on 6 November 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil) |
| Selection | Merit list: simple average of Class 10% and ITI% |
| Application Mode | Online only at rrcjaipur.in |
| Application Opens | 7 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 6 November 2026, 23:59 hours |
| Official Website | rrcjaipur.in |
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Publication Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification on rrcjaipur.in | 1 October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 7 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 6 November 2026, 23:59 hours |
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Unit-wise Training Slots
| S. No. | Unit | Training Slots |
|---|---|---|
| i | Divisional Railway Manager’s Office, Ajmer | 500 |
| ii | Divisional Railway Manager’s Office, Bikaner | 524 |
| iii | Divisional Railway Manager’s Office, Jaipur | 580 |
| iv | Divisional Railway Manager’s Office, Jodhpur | 134 |
| v | BTC Carriage, Ajmer | 101 |
| vi | BTC LOCO, Ajmer | 69 |
| vii | Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33 |
| viii | Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67 |
| Total | 2,008 |
Important: Slots are provisional and may change. Each unit’s total is further broken down by trade and category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS, with reserved slots for PwBD and Ex-servicemen already included within the totals). Before selecting a unit, check the official notification PDF at rrcjaipur.in for the exact trade-wise and category-wise slot count for your chosen unit, since you may apply for only one unit and your ITI trade must have a slot there.
Trades available (across units): Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Turner/Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Machine Tool Maintenance, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and others as listed in the official notification.
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Passed Class 10 (or equivalent under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board. No rounding off. |
| Technical Qualification | National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT |
| Qualification Cut-off | Must have both qualifications as on the date of application submission. Candidates awaiting results must not apply. |
| Recognised Institutions | Qualifications from a recognised Board/Government University/Institute only. |
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Age Limit (as on 6 November 2026)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| General | 15 years (minimum) to 24 years (maximum) |
| OBC | Up to 27 years (+3 years) |
| SC/ST | Up to 29 years (+5 years) |
| PwBD | Up to 34 years (+10 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxable to the extent of defence service + 3 years (subject to conditions) |
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates (except below) | Rs. 100 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Women | Nil |
Fee is paid online through the portal’s payment gateway (debit card/credit card/internet banking). No change is allowed after fee payment. Transaction charges are borne by the candidate. On successful payment, an e-receipt is generated — print and retain it.
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
No written examination. Selection is entirely merit-based:
Merit Formula:
Merit % = (Class 10 Aggregate % + ITI Marks %) ÷ 2
- Class 10 percentage: aggregate of all subjects (not any specific subject or group of subjects).
- ITI percentage: as mentioned in the provisional/final NTC certificate.
- Minimum 50% in Class 10 is compulsory — not rounded off.
- Tie-breaking: older candidate ranked higher; if date of birth is also the same, candidate who passed Class 10 earlier is preferred.
- Merit lists are prepared separately for each unit, each trade and each community (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS).
After merit list: Selected candidates are called for Document Verification, where they must produce original certificates including a medical fitness certificate signed by a Gazetted Government Doctor (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon from a Central/State hospital).
How to Apply for RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit rrcjaipur.in between 7 October 2026 and 6 November 2026 (23:59 hours).
- Log in and fill in personal details including a valid 12-digit Aadhaar Card number (original Aadhaar mandatory at Document Verification).
- Check the official notification PDF to confirm your ITI trade has a slot in the unit you plan to select.
- Select ONE unit only. Cannot be changed after submission.
- Upload photograph (colour, front-facing, no cap/glasses, not older than 3 months, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20 KB to 70 KB).
- Upload signature (JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, 20 KB to 30 KB).
- Use Print Preview to verify all details carefully before proceeding to payment.
- Pay the applicable fee online. No changes allowed after payment.
- On successful submission, download and retain the application printout — required at Document Verification.
- Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the process.
Important Instructions
- Apply for ONLY ONE unit. Submitting more than one application with different particulars leads to summary rejection of ALL applications.
- Your name, father’s name and date of birth must exactly match your Matriculation certificate. Any mismatch at Document Verification = cancellation.
- This apprenticeship training does NOT guarantee Railway employment. Completion of training creates no right to absorption.
- Before Contract of Apprenticeship is signed (the candidate or guardian, if a minor, signs this before training begins), no training will commence.
- No hostel accommodation provided. Candidates must arrange their own stay.
- For help during the application period: helpline number on rrcjaipur.in, available 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except Sundays and holidays).
- Canvassing in any form disqualifies the candidature.
- Apply early — do not wait until the closing date. RRC is not responsible if candidates are unable to submit due to website load issues.
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online and Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
RRC NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many training slots are available?
2,008 Act Apprentice training slots across 8 units of North Western Railway (Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur divisions).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
6 November 2026 at 23:59 hours at rrcjaipur.in.
Q3. Is there a written examination?
No. Selection is merit-based: simple average of Class 10 aggregate percentage and ITI marks percentage.
Q4. What is the minimum Class 10 percentage required?
50% aggregate marks. No rounding off.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 100 for all except SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates, who are exempt.
Q6. Can I apply for more than one unit?
No. Apply for only one unit. Multiple applications with different particulars = summary rejection of all.
Q7. Does this guarantee a Railway job?
No. Completion of apprenticeship training does not create a right to employment on the Railway.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official RRC Jaipur Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) dated 30 September 2026 published on rrcjaipur.in. Trade-wise and category-wise slot breakdowns must be verified from the official notification PDF at rrcjaipur.in before applying. Training slots are provisional and may change. JobShouter is not associated with RRC Jaipur or North Western Railway. This article is for informational purposes only.
