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North Western Railway RRC Jaipur Act Apprentice 2026 Overview
- Recruiting Body: North Western Railway (NWR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Jaipur
- Advertisement Number: 04/2026 (NWR/AA)
- Total Training Slots: 2,008 across 8 railway units
- Post Name: Act Apprentice — ITI Trades: Electrician (Coaching/Power/TRD), Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Turner/Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Machine Tool Maintenance, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, and others
- Employment Nature: Temporary Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — NOT a permanent Railway job
- Application Mode: Online Application only at www.rrcjaipur.in
- Application Period: 7 October 2026 – 6 November 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Training Locations: Workshops / Units under NWR — Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Jodhpur divisions (Rajasthan)
- Application Fee: Rs. 100 for General, OBC, EWS | Nil for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| S. No. | Division / Unit | Training Slots | Age Limit | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Ajmer | 500 | 15–24 years | As per Railway Board rules |
| 2 | Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Bikaner | 524 | 15–24 years | As per Railway Board rules |
| 3 | Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jaipur | 580 | 15–24 years | As per Railway Board rules |
| 4 | Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jodhpur | 134 | 15–24 years | As per Railway Board rules |
| 5 | B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer | 101 | 15–24 years | As per Railway Board rules |
| 6 | B.T.C. LOCO, Ajmer | 69 | 15–24 years | As per Railway Board rules |
| 7 | Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33 | 15–24 years | As per Railway Board rules |
| 8 | Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67 | 15–24 years | As per Railway Board rules |
| Total | 2,008 | — | ||
Note: Training slot counts are provisional and may increase or decrease based on the Railway administration's actual requirements at the time of finalising selection. Slots are further distributed trade-wise and category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) within each unit. Reserved seats for PwBD and Ex-servicemen are included within the total slots for each trade. Candidates must verify that a training slot exists for their specific ITI trade in the chosen unit before applying.
Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years | PwBD: 10 years | Ex-servicemen: Up to an additional 10 years (defence service duration + 3 years, provided minimum 6 months continuous service).
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Educational Qualification: Class 10 examination or equivalent (10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (no rounding off) from a recognised Board.
- Technical Qualification: National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade, issued by NCVT or SCVT.
- Age Limit: Minimum 15 years (completed) to maximum 24 years (not completed) as on 6 November 2026.
- Reservation Documents: SC/ST candidates must produce caste certificates in Central Government format. OBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 in the Central Government format, along with an OBC declaration. EWS candidates must produce an EWS certificate in the prescribed format.
- Ex-Servicemen / Armed Forces: Ex-servicemen and Armed Forces personnel (or their children) must produce a discharge certificate or Armed Forces serving certificate at the time of Document Verification.
- Important: Candidates awaiting results of final examinations are not eligible to apply. The educational/technical qualification must be obtained from a recognised Board / Government University / Institute as on the date of application submission.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Selection Method: Purely merit-based. No written examination or interview will be conducted.
- Merit Calculation: A merit list is prepared using the simple average of the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate, considering marks in all subjects) and the percentage of marks in ITI (as per the provisional/final NTC/SCVT certificate).
- Tie-Breaking Rule: If two candidates have identical marks, the older candidate is preferred. If dates of birth are also identical, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier ranks higher.
- Merit List Basis: Separate merit lists are prepared for each unit, trade, and community, equal to the number of available slots, in descending order of percentage of marks. No centralised merit list is formed.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification with original certificates and a medical certificate as prescribed in Annexure-IV of the notification, signed by a Government-authorised Gazetted Doctor (not below Assistant Surgeon rank of a Central/State Hospital).
- TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid by the Railway administration to candidates appearing for Document Verification or for any other purpose related to this apprenticeship recruitment. Candidates must make their own travel arrangements.
- No Hostel: No hostel accommodation will be provided during training. Selected candidates must make their own arrangements, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Contract of Apprenticeship: Before commencing training, the selected candidate (or their guardian, if a minor) must enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) from NCVT or SCVT in the relevant ITI trade
- All ITI Mark Sheets / Consolidated Marks Statement
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, as applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for OBC candidates, issued on or after 1 April 2026
- Medical Fitness Certificate as per Annexure-IV (prescribed format, signed by a Gazetted Doctor)
- Valid 12-digit Aadhaar Card (original must be produced at Document Verification)
- Printout of the completed online application form (required at Document Verification)
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
- Ex-servicemen / Armed Forces discharge certificate or serving certificate (if applicable)
- Candidates must ensure that name, father's name, and date of birth exactly match the Matriculation certificate — any deviation found at Document Verification will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment.
- Provide an active mobile number and valid email ID — all important communication will be sent via SMS/email.
- Candidates may apply to only one unit. Submitting multiple applications with different particulars will result in summary rejection of all such applications.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature. The decision of the Railway administration on all matters relating to eligibility and selection is final.
Important Links
- Apply Online for NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 @ rrcjaipur.in
- Download NWR Act Apprentice Official Notification PDF (Notice 04/2026)
- Visit Official RRC Jaipur Website – rrcjaipur.in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 6 November 2026, at 23:59 hrs. Applications are accepted only online at www.rrcjaipur.in. RRC does not accept responsibility for candidates unable to submit on account of website load issues near the closing date.
What is the application fee for NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment?
The application fee is Rs. 100 (non-refundable) for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates are exempted from payment. The fee is payable online through the integrated payment gateway after completing and verifying the application form. No changes are allowed after fee payment.
Is the NWR Act Apprentice position a permanent Railway job?
No. The engagement is for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for a limited training period only. Successful completion of this training does not confer any right to permanent absorption or employment on the Railway. As per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, neither the employer is obligated to offer employment nor the apprentice to accept it upon completion of training.
What is the stipend or salary for NWR Act Apprentice trainees?
Training period and stipend will be as per the extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time. A specific stipend amount is not stated in this notification. No hostel accommodation is provided during training.
How is the selection made for NWR Act Apprentice vacancies?
Selection is purely merit-based with no written test or interview. A merit list is prepared separately for each unit, trade, and community based on the simple average of the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate, considering all subjects) and the percentage of marks in ITI. In case of tied marks, the older candidate is preferred; if dates of birth are identical, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier ranks higher.
Can I apply to more than one railway unit under NWR Act Apprentice Recruitment?
No. Candidates must select only one Division/Unit out of the 8 listed units. Verify that a training slot exists for your specific ITI trade in the chosen unit before applying, as changes are not allowed after final submission. Submitting multiple applications with different particulars will result in summary rejection of all such applications.