The North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur, has released a fresh recruitment notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the training year 2025–26. This recruitment drive is one of the most awaited opportunities for candidates holding ITI qualifications across Rajasthan and surrounding regions. A total of 2162 apprenticeship training slots are available across different divisions and workshops under the North Western Railway. The notification specifies important dates, eligibility conditions, trade-wise and division-wise vacancies, selection procedure, stipend, and application process.
In this article, we are going to cover everything in detail about the North Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025, including application dates, eligibility criteria, age relaxation, application fees, unit-wise vacancy distribution, training period, stipend rules, and step-by-step guide for online application.
Important Dates
Candidates aspiring to apply for the apprenticeship positions in NWR must take note of the following important dates:
- Publication of detailed notification on RRC website: 26 September 2025
- Start of online application: 3 October 2025
- Last date for online application submission: 2 November 2025 (up to 23:59 hrs)
No offline or late applications will be accepted. Applicants are strongly advised to complete their online registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute internet or server issues.
Total Vacancies
North Western Railway has announced a total of 2162 training slots for apprenticeships across its divisions and workshops. These positions are spread over Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and various carriage and loco workshops.
Application Fees
- General and OBC candidates: ₹100/- (Non-refundable)
- SC/ST candidates: No fee
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): No fee
- Women candidates: No fee
The fee must be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Transaction charges, if any, will have to be borne by the candidate.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the North Western Railway Apprenticeship 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:
1. Age Limit (as on 02 November 2025):
- Minimum age: 15 years
- Maximum age: 24 years
2. Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation (up to 29 years)
- OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation (up to 27 years)
- PwBD candidates: 10 years relaxation
- Ex-servicemen: Relaxable up to length of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years (maximum age limit applies as per rules).
3. Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) or equivalent examination under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (rounding off is not allowed).
- Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
Candidates awaiting final results of their examinations are not eligible to apply.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on a merit list.
- Merit Preparation
- Merit list will be prepared by taking the average of percentage of marks in Matriculation and ITI in the relevant trade.
- All subjects in Matriculation will be considered (not just specific ones).
- ITI marks will be considered from the final/provisional certificate.
- Tie-Breaking Rule
- If two candidates secure the same marks, the older candidate will be preferred.
- If the date of birth is also the same, the one who passed Matriculation earlier will be preferred.
- Document Verification & Medical Test
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification (DV) at the opted unit/division.
- They will also undergo a medical examination as per prescribed standards.
Vacancy Details (Division-Wise & Trade-Wise)
The apprenticeship slots are distributed across eight major divisions and workshops under North Western Railway. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
1. Ajmer Division (DRM Office) – 426 Vacancies
Trades: Electrician (Coaching/Power/TRD), Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Pipe Fitter, Fitter, Diesel Mechanic.
2. Bikaner Division (DRM Office) – 475 Vacancies
Trades: Fitter, Power Electrician, Electrician (Coaching/TRD), Welder (Engg/Mech).
3. Jaipur Division (DRM Office) – 545 Vacancies
Trades: Fitter (Mechanical), Electronics Mechanic, Electrician (General & TRD).
4. Jodhpur Division (DRM Office) – 450 Vacancies
Trades: COPA, Stenographer (Hindi/English), Cabin Attendant, House Keeper, Electrician, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Fitter, Diesel Mechanic.
5. BTC Carriage, Ajmer – 97 Vacancies
Trades: Painter, Fitter, Welder, Electrician.
6. BTC Loco, Ajmer – 68 Vacancies
Trades: Diesel Mechanic, Fitter, Welder.
7. Carriage Workshop, Bikaner – 33 Vacancies
Trades: Fitter, Welder, Electrician.
8. Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur – 68 Vacancies
Trades: Fitter, Carpenter, Welder, Painter, Machinist, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance.
Total: 2162 Apprenticeship Slots
Training Period & Stipend
- Training will be carried out as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
- Stipend will be paid as per the rules issued by the Railway Board from time to time.
- No hostel accommodation will be provided. Selected candidates must arrange their own lodging during the training period.
Agreement of Training
Before beginning the apprenticeship, selected candidates (or their guardians, if the candidates are minors) will have to sign a Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer as per rules.
Medical Fitness
Candidates must be physically fit to undergo apprenticeship training. At the time of document verification, they need to produce a medical fitness certificate signed by a Government Authorized Doctor (Gazetted rank, not below Assistant Surgeon) from a Central/State hospital.
Reservation Policy
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
- PwBD candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards as per railway requirements (different trades have different permissible disability conditions).
- Unfilled reserved seats may be filled by candidates from other categories as per rules.
Salary / Stipend Scale
The selected apprentices will receive a stipend as per the rates fixed by the Government under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and as amended from time to time by the Ministry of Railways. Though the exact stipend amount is not mentioned in the notification, generally, ITI trade apprentices in railways receive stipends ranging from ₹7,000 to ₹9,000 per month, depending on trade and duration of training.
Documents Required at the Time of Verification
Candidates must carry original as well as self-attested copies of the following documents:
- Matriculation certificate and mark sheet
- ITI certificate and mark sheet
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS as applicable in Central Government format)
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for OBC, issued on or after 01 April 2025)
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates)
- Discharge certificate/Armed Forces certificate (for Ex-servicemen or children of Armed Forces personnel)
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent passport-size photographs
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online only. Here’s the process:
- Visit the official website of Railway Recruitment Cell, Jaipur (RRC Jaipur).
- Register yourself by filling in Aadhaar number, basic details, and contact information.
- Fill in the online application form carefully (name, father’s name, date of birth must match Matriculation certificate exactly).
- Upload required scanned documents:
- Passport-size color photograph (20–70 kb, JPG/JPEG, taken within last 3 months)
- Signature (20–30 kb, JPG/JPEG)
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download/print the application for future reference.
Key Instructions for Applicants
- Each candidate can apply for only one unit/division. Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
- Ensure your selected division has training slots for your ITI trade, otherwise your application will be invalid.
- Provide a valid mobile number and email ID, as all communication will be done via SMS/email.
- Preserve the registration number generated during online application for future use.
- No changes in the application form will be allowed after submission.
Why Apply for NWR Apprentice 2025?
- Opportunity to get hands-on training in Indian Railways’ technical units.
- Exposure to real-time working environment in one of the largest rail networks in the world.
- Certificates after successful completion can improve job prospects in Indian Railways and other public/private sector organizations.
- Apprenticeship training improves technical knowledge, employability skills, and practical experience.
