South Western Railway (SWR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Hubballi, has released a centralized notification for the engagement of 904 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2025-26. Eligible candidates with a 10th class qualification and an ITI certificate can apply online through the official RRC Hubli website from 14th July 2025 to 13th August 2025.
This article provides comprehensive details about SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, application fee, and important links.
Organization
South Western Railway
Total No Of Vacancy
Total Post - 904
Posts
SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Notification, Application Form
Notification No.
SWR/RRC/Act Appr/01/2025
Post Name
Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies
904
Age Limit
15 to 24 years (as on 13/08/2025) Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC
Stipend
As per Apprentices Act, 1961
Application Mode
Online
Last Date to Apply
13/08/2025 (23:59 hrs)
Training Location
Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru (Karnataka)
Division/Unit
No. of Vacancies
Hubballi Division
237
Carriage Repair Workshop, Hubballi
217
Bengaluru Division
230
Mysuru Division
177
Central Workshop, Mysuru
43
Total
904
Age Limit (as on 13/08/2025):
Minimum: 15 years
Maximum: 24 years
Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (as per government norms)
Educational Qualification:
10th class (Matriculation) or equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT or a Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Qualification
Age Limit (as on 13/08/2025):
Minimum: 15 years
Maximum: 24 years
Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (as per government norms)
Educational Qualification:
10th class (Matriculation) or equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT or a Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Application Form Fees
Category
Fee
All Candidates (except exempted categories)
₹ 100/- (Non-refundable)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women
Nil
Payment Method: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.
Selection Process
✔️ Merit List: Based on the average percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50%) and ITI in the relevant trade (50% weightage each).
✔️ Document Verification
Form Apply Process
Eligible candidates must apply online through the RRC Hubli official website from 14th July 2025 to 13th August 2025 (23:59 hrs). Follow these steps:
Visit the official RRC Hubli Apprentice Online Application Portal (swractapp2526.onlineregister.org.in).
Navigate to the “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025” section.
Click on the online application link and register to obtain login credentials.
Log in and fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and trade preferences.
Upload scanned copies of the following documents:
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
10th class mark sheet
ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
Pay the application fee of ₹100/- (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
