Western Railway - Apprentices - 5349 Recruitment 2026

Job

Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Mumbai invites online applications from eligible ITI passed candidates for engagement as Act Apprentices against 5349 slots under the Apprentices Act 1961 at various Divisions and Workshops within Western Railway jurisdiction for the year 2025-26. Eligible candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, trade, and other criteria. The Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Registration process starts from 21st February 2026 (11:00 hrs) and closes on 23rd March 2026 (17:00 hrs).

Organization

Western Railway

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 5349

Posts

Post Name	Act Apprentice (Various Trades)
Total Vacancies	5349 Posts
Age Limit	15-24 Years (as on 23/03/2026)
Monthly Stipend	As per Apprentices Act / Railway Board Norms
Minimum Qualification	10th with 50% marks + ITI (Relevant Trade)
Application Fee	₹100/- (Exempt: SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
Selection Process	Merit List (Average of Matric + ITI Marks)
Training Location	Various Divisions/Workshops in Western Railway
Last Date	23 March 2026

Trade Name	No of Vacancies
Fitter	1614
Electrician	1217
Welder	532
PASAA	280
Electronic Mechanic	236
Mechanic (Diesel)	207
Painter	190
Carpenter	184
Refrigerator (AC-Mechanic)	184
Pipe Fitter	176
Plumber	136
Wireman	126
Draftsman (Civil)	87
Turner	75
Stenographer	40
Machinist (Grinder)	25
Forger & Heat Treater	16
Machinist	14
Mechanic Motor Vehicle	10
Grand Total	5349

Qualification

Age Limit (as on 23/03/2026): Minimum 15 Years, Maximum 24 Years
Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 05 Years | OBC: 03 Years | PwBD: 10 Years | Ex-Servicemen: 10 Years + Service Period + 03 Years (min. 06 months service)
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th class) in 10+2 examination system with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from recognized Board
Technical Qualification: ITI Certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT/SCVT

Application Form Fees

Application Fee: ₹100/- (Non-refundable)
Exempted Categories: SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates
Payment Mode: Online through integrated payment gateway

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the following:-

Merit List prepared by taking average percentage of marks in Matriculation (min. 50%) and ITI marks (equal weightage)
In case of tie: Preference to older candidate; if DoB same, candidate who passed Matric earlier
No written test or interview
Document verification for shortlisted candidates

Form Apply Process

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official RRC Western Railway portal (www.rrc-wr.com). The application steps are as follows:-

➢ Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Apprentice recruitment link (available from 21/02/2026).

➢ Step 2: Register using valid details and generate login credentials.

➢ Step 3: Fill the online application form with personal, educational, ITI, and other details.

➢ Step 4: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents/certificates.

➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through net banking/credit/debit card.

➢ Step 6: Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates

Date of Notification	18 February 2026
Opening Date & Time for Online Registration	21 February 2026 (11:00 hrs)
Closing Date & Time for Online Registration	23 March 2026 (17:00 hrs)

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 23/03/2026