RRC Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 5349 Posts – Big Opportunity for 10th & ITI Pass

The RRC Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC WR). According to the notification released on 18 February 2026, a total of 5349 ITI Apprentice vacancies are available under Advertisement No. RRC/WR/04/2025.

Candidates who have passed 10th class with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply for this recruitment. Interested applicants can submit their applications online through the official website www.rrc-wr.com.

The online application process started on 21 February 2026 and will remain open until 23 March 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline.

RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Western Railway (RRC WR)
Post Name	Apprentice
Advertisement No.	RRC/WR/04/2025
Total Vacancies	5349
Qualification	10th Pass + ITI
Age Limit	15–24 Years
Notification Date	18 February 2026
Start Date to Apply	21 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	23 March 2026
Application Mode	Online
Job Type	Apprenticeship (Contract)
Official Website	www.rrc-wr.com

RRC Western Railway ITI Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Trade-wise Details

Trade	Vacancies
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
Total	5349

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the following educational qualifications:

• Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidates must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.

Trade-wise ITI Requirement

Applicants must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade such as:

• Fitter – ITI in Fitter
• Electrician – ITI in Electrician
• Welder – ITI in Welder
• COPA / PASAA – ITI in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant
• Diesel Mechanic – ITI in Diesel Mechanic
• Draftsman (Civil) – ITI in Draftsman (Civil)

Other trades should also match the respective ITI qualification as mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

As per the official notification, the age limit for RRC Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is:

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per Railway rules

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	No Fee

Payment Mode: Online

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Selection Process

The selection process for RRC Western Railway ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be completely merit-based.

✔ No written examination
✔ No interview

Selection will be based on:

• Average percentage of marks in 10th and ITI
• Equal weightage given to both qualifications

Tie-breaking Criteria

If two candidates obtain the same marks:

1. The older candidate will be given preference.
2. If the date of birth is the same, the candidate who passed 10th earlier will be preferred.

Stipend

Selected candidates will undergo 1-year apprenticeship training and will receive a stipend according to the rules of the Railway Board and Apprentices Act guidelines.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	18 February 2026
Start of Online Application	21 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	23 March 2026

How to Apply for RRC Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official website www.rrc-wr.com
2. Click on Apprentice Recruitment 2026
3. Register and fill out the application form
4. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
6. Review the application form carefully
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page

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