RRC Western Railway (WR) Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway, Mumbai, has released the official centralized notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2025-26. This recruitment drive aims to fill a massive 5,349 vacancies across various Divisions and Workshops of the Western Railway.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 18 February 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 21 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 March 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Merit List Release | To b-e announced |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: * Passed Matriculation (10th Class) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system.
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Must possess an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized).
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Age Limit (as on 23-03-2026):
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Minimum Age: 15 Years.
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Maximum Age: 24 Years.
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(Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years).
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💸 Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
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SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted (NIL)
📊 Trade-wise Vacancy Highlights
| Trade | Posts | Trade | Posts |
| Fitter | 1614 | Electrician | 1217 |
| Welder | 532 | PASAA/COPA | 280 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 236 | Mechanic Diesel | 207 |
| Carpenter / Painter | 184+ | Others | 1000+ |
📝 Selection Process
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Merit-Based: Selection will b-e made purely on the basis of a merit list prepared by taking the average of marks in 10th + ITI (equal weightage).
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No Written Test: There is no written examination or interview for this recruitment.
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Benefit: Candidates completing this apprenticeship get 20% preference in future Railway Level-1 (Group D) direct recruitments.
Important Links
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More Info Link: Download Link
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Website: Click Here
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WhatsApp Group Link: Click Here
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