North Western Railway (NWR), through the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur, has released Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27, against 2,008 training slots across various ITI trades at Workshops/Units within North Western Railway’s jurisdiction. Eligible candidates can apply online at rrcjaipur.in from 7 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Important Note: Three things to check before applying. First, candidates may select only one Division/Unit out of the 8 listed, and no change is allowed after final submission – verify that a training slot exists for your specific ITI trade in that unit before selecting it. Second, no centralised merit list is formed – each unit prepares its own merit list, trade-wise and community-wise, separately from candidates who applied for that specific unit. Third, no hostel accommodation is provided during training – selected candidates must arrange their own stay.
NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | North Western Railway (NWR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur |
| Notice Number | 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 Location | Workshops/Units under NWR (Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur divisions) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (Nil for SC/ST, PwBD, Women) |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years |
| Official Website | rrcjaipur.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Publication Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification on RRC Website | 1 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 6 November 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
Vacancy Details
A total of 2,008 training slots are on offer across 8 units, spanning trades such as Electrician (Coaching/Power/TRD), Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Turner/Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, COPA, Machine Tool Maintenance, and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, among others. The number of slots is provisional and may change at the time of finalising selection.
| S. No. | Division/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 | B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer | 101 |
| vi | B.T.C. LOCO, Ajmer | 69 |
| vii | Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33 |
| viii | Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67 |
| Total | 2,008 |
Each unit’s slots are further split by trade and category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), with PwBD and Ex-servicemen reservations included within those totals, not as separate additional slots. Candidates must check the official notification for the exact trade-wise slot count in their chosen unit, since a candidate may select only a unit where a slot exists for their specific ITI trade.
Eligibility – Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (or equivalent under the 10+2 system) with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (no rounding off) from a recognised Board, and must also hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade from NCVT or SCVT. Candidates awaiting their final exam results should not apply.
Age Limit
| Particulars | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 years (completed) |
| Maximum Age | 24 years (not completed) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service rendered + 3 years (max. additional 10 years), minimum 6 months’ continuous service required |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| All candidates, except those listed below | Rs. 100 |
| SC/ST, PwBD, Women | Nil |
Fee is paid online through the integrated payment gateway after the form is verified for correctness – no changes are allowed after payment.
Stipend and Training
Training period and stipend follow extant Railway Board rules; a specific stipend figure is not stated in this notification. No hostel accommodation is provided – candidates must arrange their own stay during training. Before training begins, the selected candidate (or guardian, if a minor) must sign a Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a merit list calculated as the simple average of the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and the percentage of marks in ITI, in the trade applied for.
- Matriculation percentage considers marks in all subjects, not any single subject/group.
- ITI percentage is taken from the provisional/final certificate.
- Ties are resolved by preferring the older candidate; if DOB is also the same, whoever passed Matriculation earlier is ranked higher.
- The final merit list is prepared division/unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise – no centralised merit list is formed.
- Shortlisted candidates undergo Document Verification and must produce a medical fitness certificate (Annexure-IV format) from a Government-authorised Gazetted Doctor.
Medical Fitness for PwBD Candidates
Standards include Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy (not less than 40% relevant disability) and Hearing Impairment (loss of 60 decibels or more in the better ear, including Deaf, Dumb, or Deaf & Dumb candidates), among other benchmark disability categories defined in the notification.
How to Apply for NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRC Jaipur website – Click Here.
- 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 slot exists for your specific ITI trade there – no change is allowed after submission.
- Upload a recent colour photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-70 KB) and scanned signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-30 KB).
- Pay the applicable fee (Rs. 100, or Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women) through the integrated payment gateway, after verifying all details – no changes are allowed after payment.
- Download and retain a printout of the submitted application for Document Verification.
No physical copy of the application needs to be sent to RRC; any physical copy received will not be considered.
Important Instructions
- Candidates may apply for only one unit; multiple applications with differing particulars will result in summary rejection of all such applications.
- Name, father’s name, and date of birth must exactly match the Matriculation certificate – any mismatch found at Document Verification leads to cancellation and debarment.
- Training on the Railway does not confer any right to absorption/employment after completion; it is not obligatory for the employer to offer, or the apprentice to accept, employment.
- Canvassing in any form disqualifies the candidature.
- For help with online submission, candidates can call the helpline published on the website, available 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except Sundays/holidays) until the last date of application.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
✅ 2,008 training slots across 8 units: DRM Office Ajmer (500), Bikaner (524), Jaipur (580), Jodhpur (134), B.T.C. Carriage Ajmer (101), B.T.C. LOCO Ajmer (69), Carriage Workshop Bikaner (33), and Carriage Workshop Jodhpur (67).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 6 November 2026, 23:59 hrs. Applications open on 7 October 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification required?
✅ Class 10 (or equivalent) with minimum 50% aggregate marks, plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Q4. What is the age limit?
✅ 15 to 24 years as on 6 November 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen candidates.
Q5. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 100 (non-refundable) for most candidates; Nil for SC/ST, PwBD, and Women.
Q6. What is the selection process?
✅ A merit list based on the simple average of Matriculation and ITI percentage marks, prepared separately for each division/unit, trade, and community.
Q7. Can I apply for more than one unit?
✅ No. Candidates may select only one Division/Unit, and no change is allowed after final submission.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official NWR Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) for Act Apprentice engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates must verify all eligibility and application details directly from rrcjaipur.in before applying. This article is for informational purposes only.
