The RRC NWR Apprentice revised notice 2026 changes the dates every applicant needs to follow. The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, Jaipur has reissued its Act Apprentice notification for 2,008 training slots, and the application window now runs from 23-10-2026 to 22-11-2026. Anyone who was working to the earlier 06-11-2026 deadline should note the new closing date and the revised start date before applying.
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Notice No. | 04/2026 (NWR/AA) - Revised Notification |
| Revised Notice Date | 21-10-2026 |
| Engagement | Act Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Training Year | 2026-27 |
| Total Training Slots | 2,008 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | rrcjaipur.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Notification | 30-09-2026 |
| Original Application Window (superseded) | 07-10-2026 to 06-11-2026 |
| Revised Notice Issued | 21-10-2026 |
| Online Application Opens (revised) | 23-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 22-11-2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Merit List / Document Verification | To be notified after the last date |
| Division / Unit | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| DRM Office, Ajmer | 500 |
| DRM Office, Bikaner | 524 |
| DRM Office, Jaipur | 580 |
| DRM Office, Jodhpur | 134 |
| B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer | 101 |
| B.T.C. Loco, Ajmer | 69 |
| Carriage Works Shop, Bikaner | 33 |
| Carriage Works Shop, Jodhpur | 67 |
| Total | 2,008 |
Notified trades include Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, Diesel Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Turner/Machinist, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Blacksmith, subject to availability in the chosen unit. Applicants can select only one unit.
Applicants must have passed the Class 10 examination or its equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks, and must hold an ITI / National Trade Certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in the notified trade. Both certificates must be in hand by the date of application. No prior work experience is required.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 years |
| Maximum Age | 24 years |
| SC / ST Relaxation | 5 years |
| OBC Relaxation | 3 years |
| PwBD Relaxation | 10 years |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable and payable online only.
There is no written examination. Selection is made through a merit list based on the simple average of the Class 10 percentage and the ITI percentage. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for document verification. Stipend during training is paid as per the Apprentices Act rules.
The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, Jaipur engages Act Apprentices for practical training in designated trades at workshops and units across the Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur divisions.
The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway issued a revised notification (Notice No. 04/2026 NWR/AA) dated 21-10-2026, moving the application window to 23-10-2026 to 22-11-2026. The earlier schedule of 07-10-2026 to 06-11-2026 stands superseded.
The revised notice announces 2,008 Act Apprentice training slots for the 2026-27 training year across eight divisions, workshops and units of North Western Railway.
Candidates who have passed Class 10 with at least 50 percent aggregate marks and hold an ITI / National Trade Certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in a notified trade.
The age limit is 15 to 24 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per the rules.
The fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay no fee.
Selection is merit-based, with no written examination. The merit list is prepared from the simple average of the Class 10 percentage and the ITI percentage.
No. It is training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Completing the training does not automatically give a right to employment in the Railways.
No. Applicants must choose only one unit, so check the unit-wise slot table and whether your ITI trade has slots in that unit before submitting the form.