Recruitment Snapshot

The North Western Railway (NWR) has opened a fresh apprenticeship drive for the financial year 2026‑27, offering a total of 2,008 training positions across its network. The official notification was issued on 1 October 2026, and the digital portal will accept entries from 7 October 2026 through 11:59 pm on 6 November 2026. All applications must be submitted electronically; paper submissions are not accepted.

Division‑wise Distribution of Seats

The vacancies are allocated among various NWR divisions as follows:

  • Jaipur division: 580 seats
  • Bikaner division: 524 seats
  • Ajmer division: 500 seats
  • Jodhpur division: 134 seats

Additional openings are available at specific workshops:

  • 101 posts at BTC Carriage, Ajmer
  • 69 posts at BTC Loco, Ajmer
  • 33 posts at Carriage Workshop, Bikaner
  • 67 posts at Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur

Trade Options

Successful candidates will undergo practical training in one of the following technical streams:

  • Fitter
  • Electrician
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Welder
  • Carpenter
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)

While filling out the form, applicants must select the railway unit they wish to join; only a single unit can be chosen.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for the apprenticeship:

  • Pass Class 10 from a recognised board with at least 50 % marks.
  • Possess a valid National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade.
  • Be between 15 and 24 years of age as on 6 Nov 2026.

Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms:

  • SC/ST – up to 5 years extra.
  • OBC – up to 3 years extra.
  • Persons with benchmark disabilities – up to 10 years extra.

Selection Procedure – No Written Exam

The recruitment does not involve a written test. A merit list will be generated by taking the simple average of the percentages scored in Class 10 and the ITI qualification. In case of identical averages, seniority (higher age) will serve as the tiebreaker.

Candidates placed on the merit list will subsequently undergo document verification and a medical exam before final appointment.

Application Fee Details

General‑category aspirants are required to pay an online fee of ₹ 100. The fee is exempted for SC, ST, PwBD candidates and for all female applicants. Once the payment is made, the application cannot be edited.

How to Submit Your Application

Prospective trainees should visit the official NWR recruitment portal at rrcjaipur.in and complete the online form. Required information includes personal details, Aadhaar number, Class 10 marks, and trade‑specific qualifications. All supporting documents must be uploaded before final submission.

Only one application per candidate per railway unit is permitted; multiple entries may lead to cancellation of the candidature.

The deadline is strict: 11:59 pm on 6 Nov 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to complete the process well before the cutoff to avoid technical glitches.