The North Western Railway released notification for recruitment of 2162 apprentices for 10th pass and ITI trade holders. Check details
🚆 North Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025
North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur, has released a golden
opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates to join as Act Apprentices under the
Apprentices Act, 1961. With 2162 training slots across multiple divisions and
trades, this centralized recruitment drive is your gateway to skill-building
and future employment prospects in Indian Railways.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification
Release Date: 26 September 2025
- Online
Application Start Date: 3 October 2025
- Last
Date to Apply: 2 November 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
- Official
Website: www.rrcjaipur.in
🧰 Key Highlights
- Recruiting
Body: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur
- Total
Vacancies: 2162
- Training
Units: Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, BTC Carriage & LOCO Ajmer,
Carriage Workshops
- Mode
of Application: Online only
- Selection
Basis: Merit list based on Matric + ITI marks
- Application
Fee: ₹100 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women exempted)
🎯 Eligibility Criteria for
Age Limit (as on 02.11.2025)
- Minimum:
15 years
- Maximum:
24 years
- Age
relaxation:
- SC/ST:
5 years
- OBC:
3 years
- PwBD:
10 years
- Ex-Servicemen:
up to 10 years (as per service rendered)
Educational Qualification for
- Passed
10th class (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks
- Possess
ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
🛠️ Available Trades
(Sample List)
- Electrician
(Coaching, Power, TRD)
- Fitter
(Mechanical, C&W)
- Diesel
Mechanic
- Carpenter
- Welder
(Gas & Electric)
- Painter
- Mason
- Pipe
Fitter
- Electronics
Mechanic
- Computer
Operator & Programming Assistant
- Stenographer
(English/Hindi)
- House
Keeper
- Machinist
- Mechanic
Refrigeration & AC
Each division/unit has its own trade-wise and category-wise
slot distribution. Candidates must choose only one unit carefully based on
their ITI trade.
📋 How to Apply
- Visit
www.rrcjaipur.in
- Register
using Aadhaar number and fill in personal details
- Upload
scanned photo and signature (as per specifications)
- Pay
application fee online (if applicable)
- Submit
and download application form for future reference
⚠️ Multiple applications or
incorrect unit/trade selection will lead to rejection.
🩺 Medical & Document Verification
- Final
merit list will be division-wise and trade-wise
- Shortlisted
candidates must produce original documents and medical certificate
(Annexure-IV format)
- No
hostel accommodation; candidates must arrange their own stay during
training
💰 Stipend Details
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend
during the training period as per the latest directives of the Railway Board
and provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Estimated
Range: ₹6,000 to ₹10,000 per month
- Variation
Factors: Trade type, training unit, and duration
- Note: This is a training engagement, not a salaried job. No allowances (DA, TA, HRA) or government benefits are applicable during the apprenticeship.
- 📝 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online for NWR Apprentice 2025
🔹 Step 1: Visit the
Official Website
- Go
to www.rrcjaipur.in
- Click
on the link titled “Online Application for Act Apprentice 2025”
🔹 Step 2: Registration
- Enter
your 12-digit Aadhaar Number
- Fill
in basic details: Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth (as per Matriculation
certificate)
- Provide
a valid mobile number and email ID (keep them active
throughout the process)
- Create
a password and note down your Registration Number for future
login
🔹 Step 3: Fill
Application Form
- Log
in using your Registration Number and password
- Enter
personal details, educational qualifications, and ITI trade
- Select
only one Unit/Division (Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, etc.)
- ⚠️
Choose carefully based on your ITI trade availability—no changes allowed
after submission
🔹 Step 4: Upload
Documents
- Photograph:
JPG/JPEG format, 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20–70 KB, recent color photo without
cap/sunglasses
- Signature:
JPG/JPEG format, 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, 20–30 KB
- Ensure
clarity and compliance with size and format guidelines
- ₹100
for General/OBC/EWS candidates
- Exempted:
SC/ST, PwBD, Women
- Use
Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking via integrated payment
gateway
- If
payment fails, use the “Verify Payment” option before retrying
🔹 Step 6: Final
Submission
- Review
all details carefully—no edits allowed after submission
- Submit
the form and download the final application PDF
- Keep
a printout for Document Verification
🔹 Step 7: Wait for Merit
List
- Selection
is based on average marks of Matriculation and ITI
- No
written exam or interview
- Merit
list will be published division-wise and trade-wise
📌 Pro Tips for Applicants
- Apply
well before the deadline: 2 November 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Avoid
multiple applications—only one unit/trade allowed
- Keep
original documents ready for verification (including caste, EWS, PwBD
certificates if applicable)
- Medical certificate in Annexure-IV format is mandatory at DV stage
🙋 FAQs
Q1. Can I apply for more than one unit? No. Only one unit can be selected. Multiple applications will be rejected.
Q2. Is there any reservation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen? Yes. Reserved slots are available and included in total vacancies.
Q3. Will I get a job after training? Training does not guarantee employment. It’s skill-based engagement under the Apprentices Act.
Q4. What if I face payment issues? Use the “Verify Payment” option on the portal or contact the helpdesk (available from 03.10.2025)
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