RRC WR Apprenticeship 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway, published a PDF advertisement for the recruitment of apprentices for the financial year 2025-26. Aspiring candidates interested in beginning their apprenticeships with the Indian Railways can now apply for a total of 5,349 vacancies across various divisions and workshops. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for 10th-grade candidates with ITI qualifications to obtain training in one of India's largest railway zones.
According to the official notification (Advt No. RRC/WR/04/2025), the online application process will start on February 21, 2026, and will end on March 23, 2026. Candidates who successfully complete this apprenticeship and receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) will become eligible for a 20% reservation in future Level-1 Railway recruitments, which gives them an important advantage in securing a permanent government job.
RRC WR Apprentice 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates interested in the Western Railway Apprentice recruitment must read the official notification pdf that contains the detailed eligibility criteria, educational qualification, selection process, etc.
Direct Link to Download the RRC WR Apprenticeship 2026 Notification PDF
RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
RRC WR Apprentice Notification is out at rrc-wr.com. Candidates can apply online between February 21, 2026, and March 23, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be posted in districts such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, etc. Check the table below for Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC-WR) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Various Trades) |
| Advertisement No. | RRC/WR/04/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,349 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | February 21, 2026, to March 23, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (No Exam/Interview) |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Ratlam, etc. |
| Official Website | rrc-wr.com |
RRC WR Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the RRC WR Apprenticeship, candidates must meet the Western Railway's particular eligibility criteria. Check the details below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed the 10th Class (Matriculation) according to the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Furthermore, the candidate must have an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) from a recognised institute. Candidates expecting results or pursuing engineering degrees/diplomas are ineligible.
Age Limit (as of March 23, 2026)
The age of the candidate should be between 15 and 24 years. However, relaxation in age will be given to reserved category candidates
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