RRC North Western Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 2008 Posts, Apply Online

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RRC North Western Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway, Jaipur has released Notice No. **04/2026 (NWR/AA)** dated 30 September 2026 inviting online applications for the engagement of **2008 Act Apprentices** for training year 2026-27. Training will be given in designated trades at workshops and units under North Western Railway, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. Online applications opened on **7 October 2026** and the last date to apply is **6 November 2026** (23:59 hrs). The minimum qualification is **Class 10 with 50% aggregate marks plus an ITI (NTC) in the notified trade**. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information. The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway as part of the application process. Payment can be made by debit card, credit card or internet banking. Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate. On successful payment, an e-receipt is generated — print and keep it. No change or edit is allowed after fee payment. The slots are provisional and are liable to increase or decrease as per administrative needs at the time of final selection. The official notification PDF gives the full trade-wise and community-wise break-up (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS, with reserved slots for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen included within the totals) for every unit. Trades covered across units include 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. Candidates may apply for only ONE unit — check the official PDF first to confirm that your ITI trade has slots in the unit you choose. The candidate must have passed the 10th class examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 examination system) with **minimum 50% marks in aggregate** from a recognised Board — no rounding off is done. The candidate must also possess a **National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade** issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT). Both qualifications must be held as on the date of submission of the application — candidates awaiting final examination results must not apply. Qualifications must be from a recognised Board, Government University or Institute. Before selecting a unit, verify from the official notification that a training slot exists for your specific ITI trade in that unit. If your trade has no slot in the chosen unit, your application will be meaningless, because no change is allowed after final submission. A candidate may submit only one application — multiple applications with different particulars lead to summary rejection of all of them. Age is counted as on 6 November 2026. SC/ST candidates must produce a caste certificate in the Central Government format at Document Verification. OBC candidates must produce a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 in the Central Government format, along with the OBC declaration. EWS candidates must produce an EWS certificate in the prescribed format. This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — there is no pay level or pay matrix. Training period and stipend will be as per the extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time. No hostel accommodation is provided; selected candidates must arrange their own stay. Completion of apprenticeship training does not create any right to employment on the Railway. There is no written examination and no interview. Selection is entirely merit-based, in the following order: 1. **Merit list preparation** — the merit percentage is the simple average of the Class 10 aggregate percentage and the ITI marks percentage: Merit % = (Class 10 % + ITI %) ÷ 2. For Class 10, the aggregate of all subjects is counted; for ITI, the marks in the provisional or final NTC certificate are counted. 2. **Unit-wise, trade-wise, community-wise lists** — the final merit list is prepared separately for each division/unit, each trade and each community (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), equal to the number of slots. No centralised merit list is formed. 3. **Tie-breaking** — if two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate is preferred; if the dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed the matriculation examination earlier is ranked first. 4. **Document Verification** — shortlisted candidates are called to their opted division/unit with original certificates. 5. **Medical Examination** — candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format. Not applicable — selection is merit-based and no written examination is held. The notification does not prescribe any exam subjects, marks, duration or negative marking. Keep the following ready before filling the form: – Colour photograph — JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, file size 20 KB to 70 KB, clear front view without cap or glasses, not older than 3 months – Signature — JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, file size 20 KB to 30 KB – Aadhaar Card (12-digit number required at registration; original required at Document Verification) – 10th class marksheet and certificate (name, father’s name and date of birth must exactly match this certificate) – ITI National Trade Certificate with all marksheets – Caste certificate in Central Government format (SC/ST, if applicable) – OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 + OBC declaration (if applicable) – EWS certificate in prescribed format (if applicable) – Disability certificate from a competent authority (PwBD, if applicable) – Discharge certificate (Ex-Servicemen / children of Ex-Servicemen / children of Armed Forces personnel, if applicable) – Medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format (to be produced at Document Verification) 1. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form. 2. Visit www.rrcjaipur.in between 7 October 2026 and 6 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). 3. Keep your Aadhaar number, certificates, photograph and signature ready in the prescribed formats. 4. Fill in personal details carefully — your name, father’s name and date of birth must exactly match your matriculation certificate, or the candidature will be cancelled at Document Verification. 5. Study the trade-wise slot table in the official PDF and select ONLY ONE unit where your ITI trade has slots. 6. Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format. 7. Use the Print Preview option and verify every detail before proceeding to payment. 8. Pay the applicable fee online through the payment gateway; no change is allowed after payment. 9. Submit the application, download the printout and keep it safe — the printout is required at Document Verification. Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying. **Q1. How many apprentice slots are available under RRC NWR Notice 04/2026?** A total of 2008 Act Apprentice training slots across 8 divisions and workshops of North Western Railway. **Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRC NWR Act Apprentice 2026?** 6 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs, through online application at www.rrcjaipur.in. **Q3. Is there a written examination for selection?** No. Selection is merit-based — the simple average of Class 10 aggregate percentage and ITI marks percentage. **Q4. What is the minimum qualification required?** Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate marks (no rounding off) plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade from NCVT or SCVT. **Q5. What is the application fee?** Rs. 100 (non-refundable) for all candidates; Nil for SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates. **Q6. Can I apply for more than one unit?** No. Apply for only one unit. Multiple applications with different particulars lead to summary rejection of all applications. **Q7. Does this apprenticeship guarantee a Railway job after training?** No. Completion of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 does not create any right to employment on the Railway. You may also like: UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 530 Posts, Apply Online. You may also like: Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 210 Posts, Apply Online. Sources: Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) dated 30 September 2026, Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway; rrcjaipur.in. We wish all candidates the best for their application. —