RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5349 Railway Apprentice Posts (10th & ITI Qualified Candidates)

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The Railway RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued for 5349 Apprentice vacancies under Western Railway. Candidates who have passed 10th and ITI can submit their online application from 21 February to 23 March 2026 at rrc-wr.com. Check the eligibility criteria, age limit, selection method, and direct online application link.  The Railway RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially announced by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway for 5,349 Act Apprentice posts in different divisions and workshop units. Candidates who have completed 10th class along with an ITI certificate can apply online through the official website rrc-wr.com.  The online application process began on 21 February 2026 and will continue until 23 March 2026. This railway apprentice recruitment offers a great opportunity for ITI candidates, as the selection will be done strictly on merit basis, without any written test or interview. Under this recruitment drive, Western Railway will appoint apprentices in various technical trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Mechanic, and other skilled trades, giving candidates practical railway training and useful career experience.  In this article, applicants can find full details about Railway RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including vacancy information, eligibility requirements, age criteria, selection method, important dates, and the direct link to apply online.
RRC WR Recruitment 2026 – Brief Details
Organization Name: Western Railway (RRC WR) Post Title: Apprentice Total Vacancies: 5349 Advertisement Number: RRC/WR/04/2025 Educational Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI Age Criteria: 15 to 24 Years Notification Release Date: 18-02-2026 Online Application Start Date: 21-02-2026 Last Date to Submit Application: 23-03-2026 Mode of Application: Online Nature of Job: Contract Basis Official Website: https://www.rrc-wr.com
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Post-wise Vacancy Information
Post Name	Total Posts
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
Overall Total	5349
Required Eligibility Conditions
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th class) under the 10+2 system with at least 50% total marks from a recognized board. Trade-wise ITI Qualification Required: Fitter: ITI in Fitter Welder: ITI in Welder Turner: ITI in Turner Machinist: ITI in Machinist Carpenter: ITI in Carpenter Painter (General): ITI in Painter (General) Diesel Mechanic: ITI in Diesel Mechanic Mechanic (Motor Vehicle): ITI in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) Programming & System Administration Assistant: ITI in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant Electrician: ITI in Electrician Electronics Mechanic: ITI in Electronics Mechanic Wireman: ITI in Wireman or Electrician Mechanic Refrigeration & AC: ITI in Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Pipe Fitter: ITI in Plumber or Pipe Fitter Plumber: ITI in Plumber Draftsman (Civil): ITI in Draftsman (Civil) Stenographer: ITI in Stenography (English) Forger and Heat Treater: ITI in Forger and Heat Treater Machinist (Grinder): ITI in Turner or Machinist or Machinist (Grinder)
Pay Scale
Candidates selected as Apprentices will complete apprenticeship training for one year. During the training period, they will receive a stipend as per the current rules and guidelines issued by the Railway Board from time to time.
Application Charges
Category	Application Charges
General / OBC	₹100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	No Application Fee
Mode of Payment: Through Online Method
Age Criteria
Minimum Age: 15 Years Maximum Age: 24 Years Age Relaxation:  SC / ST: 5 Years relaxation OBC: 3 Years relaxation Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 Years relaxation Ex-Servicemen: The upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years plus the period of military service completed, along with an extra 3 years, provided they have served continuously in the Defence Forces for at least 6 months. This benefit is not applicable to those Ex-Servicemen who have already obtained a civil government job using the Ex-Servicemen quota. An Ex-Serviceman selected under the reserved quota will be adjusted to the respective category (UR/SC/ST/OBC) to which he belongs. Ex-Servicemen, their children, and children of Armed Forces personnel will be considered for apprenticeship under the following groups: Children of deceased or disabled Ex-Servicemen, including those killed or disabled during peacetime Children of Ex-Servicemen Children of serving Jawans Children of serving Officers Ex-Servicemen themselves
Key Dates
Notification Release Date – 18 February 2026 Online Application Start Date – 21 February 2026 Final Date to Submit Application – 23 March 2026
Method of Selection
The merit list will be prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50% total marks required) and the ITI examination, giving equal importance to both qualifications. If two or more candidates score the same marks, preference will be given to the older applicant. If their dates of birth are also the same, priority will be given to the candidate who passed the Matriculation exam earlier. There will be no written examination or interview.
Steps to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online by visiting www.rrc-wr.com. Complete guidelines for filling out the online form will be provided on the website. (a) Candidates must carefully enter their personal information, selected trade, Aadhaar number, marks/CGPA, and preferred Division/Workshop, as the computerized merit list will be prepared only on the basis of the details submitted in the online form. If any mismatch is found during document verification, the candidature will be cancelled immediately. (b) Although separate vacancies are notified for Stenographer (English) and PASAA for Mumbai Central Division and Headquarters Office, candidates applying for Mumbai Division and HQ Office need to submit only one common application. No separate form is required.  Applicants must have an Aadhaar Card. During registration, they need to provide their 12-digit Aadhaar number. Those who have applied for Aadhaar but have not yet received the card can enter the 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID mentioned on the enrolment slip. This rule applies to candidates from all States and Union Territories. At the time of Document Verification, the original Aadhaar Card must be produced. Candidates must ensure that their name, father’s name, and date of birth exactly match the details mentioned in their Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Any difference found during verification may lead to cancellation of candidature and possible debarment.  Applicants should provide an active mobile number and a valid email ID in the online form and keep them active throughout the entire selection process. All important updates will be available on the official website, and email/SMS notifications will be sent only to selected candidates. Such communication will be treated as officially received by the applicant. Candidates can select only one Division/Workshop, and once chosen, the option cannot be changed. Applicants should carefully check the trade-wise vacancy details (Annexure A) to confirm that vacancies are available for their trade, qualification, category, and community in the selected Division/Workshop. Candidates who hold ITI certificates in more than one trade can submit separate applications for each eligible trade.  If any applicant submits multiple applications for the same trade using different details such as name, father’s name, community, PwD status, qualifications, or different email IDs/mobile numbers, all such applications will be rejected.  Applicants must download and keep a printed copy of the online application form, which should be produced whenever required by the Railway Administration. Selected candidates must appear for Document/Certificate Verification with their original documents and a Medical Fitness Certificate (Annexure-G) at the allotted Division/Workshop/Unit.  Candidates applying under the EWS category must upload a valid EWS Certificate as mentioned in Para 2.7.
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