RRC Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5349 Posts

The RRC Western Railway has announced the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for candidates who have completed 10th Standard and ITI. This is a great opportunity for aspiring railway candidates to start their career with Western Railway.

Recruitment Highlights

• Organization: RRC Western Railway

• Post Name: Apprentice

• Number of Posts: 5349

• Eligibility: 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade

• Application Mode: Online

• Official Website: rrc-wr.com

• Total Vacancies: 5349

  Trade / Discipline	Number of Vacancies
  Fitter	1500+
  Electrician	1200+
  Welder (G&E / S&T)	800+
  Machinist	400+
  Turner	350+
  Carpenter	300+
  Painter	250+
  Mechanic Diesel	200+
  Mechanic Motor Vehicle	150+
  Instrument Mechanic	100+
  COPA (Computer)	30+
  Mechanic AC & Refrigeration	69+
  Wireman	50+
  Others (Various ITI Trades)	250+

  📍 Note: Exact trade‑wise vacancy distribution will be published in the official notification on the RRC Western Railway website.

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  🎓 Eligibility Criteria – Apprentice Posts

  To apply for the 5349 Apprentice posts, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  ✅ Educational Qualification

  1. 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized Board with minimum 50% marks.

  2. ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from a Government/NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.

  📊 Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 15 years

  • Maximum Age: 24 years

  • Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules

    • SC/ST: +5 years

    • OBC‑NCL: +3 years

    • PwBD: As per norms

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  📄 Selection Process

  The selection for the RRC Western Railway Apprentice 2026 is based on a Merit List, prepared using:

  ✔ Marks obtained in 10th Class
  ✔ Marks obtained in ITI Trade Certificate

  👉 No written exam will be conducted.
  👉 Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and medical examination.

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  💰 Stipend / Training Benefits

  Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the training period as per Western Railway norms:

  🔹 1st Year: ₹7,700 – ₹8,050*
  🔹 2nd Year: ₹8,030 – ₹8,400*
  🔹 3rd Year: ₹8,230 – ₹8,550*

  (Exact stipend rates will be as per official notification and may vary slightly by trade.)

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  📅 Important Dates (Tentative / To Be Updated)

  Stage	Date
  Notification Release	March / April 2026
  Online Application Start	April 2026
  Last Date to Apply	May / June 2026
  Merit List Declaration	July 2026
  Document Verification	Aug – Sep 2026

  🔔 Exact dates will be updated once the official notification is released.

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  📝 How to Apply Online – Step‑by‑Step

  1. Visit the official website of RRC Western Railway.

  2. Click on “Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online”.

  3. Register with a valid email ID & mobile number.

  4. Fill in personal, educational & ITI trade details.

  5. Upload scanned documents:

     • 10th Marksheet & Certificate

     • ITI Certificate

     • Passport‑size Photo & Signature

  6. Review the application and submit online.

  7. Print the confirmation page for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) from a recognized board.

• Must have completed ITI in relevant trade from a recognized institution.

2. Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 24 Years

• Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Application Process

1. Visit the official RRC Western Railway website.

2. Click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.

3. Fill in the required personal and educational details.

4. Upload scanned documents and passport-size photo.

5. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Selection Process

• Candidates will be selected based on Merit.

• Merit will be prepared according to marks obtained in 10th Class & ITI.

• No written exam is required.

Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: [Insert Date]

• Last Date to Apply: [Insert Date]

Trades Available

RRC Western Railway is offering apprenticeship in various trades including:

• Fitter

• Electrician

• Welder

• Machinist

• Turner

• Carpenter

• Painter

• And many more ITI trades

Salary & Stipend

Selected candidates will receive a stipend as per RRC norms during the training period.

Why Apply for RRC Western Railway Apprenticeship?

• Secure government job with railway benefits.

• Opportunity to gain practical training in your trade.

• High chances of future railway employment.

✅ Apply online now and kickstart your railway career with RRC Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026!