Railway Recruitment Cell, Jaipur has issued notification Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) seeking applications for 2,008 Act Apprentice slots under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates possessing 10th standard qualification along with a recognized ITI trade certificate are eligible to submit registrations on rrcjaipur.in. The application period runs from October 07, 2026 through November 06, 2026 (up to 23:59 hours).
Apprenticeship slots are spread across key operational divisions and repair workshops including Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur. Shortlisting depends purely on an aggregate academic index compiled from Matriculation and ITI scores without any written test.
NWR Apprentice Drive 2026: Fast Facts
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Parameter |
Details |
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Authority |
North Western Railway (NWR), RRC Jaipur |
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Notice Identifier |
Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) |
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Role Name |
Act Apprentice |
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Total Vacancies |
2,008 Slots |
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Deployment Divisions |
Jaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer, and Jodhpur |
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Selection Basis |
Combined Merit (10th % + ITI Trade %) |
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Application Medium |
Online Registration Portal |
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Official Gateway |
Key Event Schedule
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Event Milestone |
Important Date |
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Employment Notice Release |
September 30, 2026 |
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Detailed Portal Guidelines Published |
October 01, 2026 |
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Online Portal Opening |
October 07, 2026 |
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Application Submission Cut-off |
November 06, 2026 (23:59 HRS) |
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Age Criteria Evaluation Date |
November 06, 2026 |
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Merit List Declaration |
To be published on rrcjaipur.in |
Unit & Division Wise Vacancy Breakup (2008 Posts)
The total allotment of 2,008 apprenticeship seats spans eight major divisions and workshops across North Western Railway:
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Division / Workshop Unit |
Total Seats Allocated |
|---|---|
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DRM Office, Jaipur |
580 |
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DRM Office, Bikaner |
524 |
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DRM Office, Ajmer |
500 |
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DRM Office, Jodhpur |
134 |
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B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer |
101 |
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B.T.C. LOCO, Ajmer |
69 |
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Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur |
67 |
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Carriage Workshop, Bikaner |
33 |
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Grand Total |
2,008 |
Eligibility Norms (Education & Age)
1. Academic & Technical Qualifications
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Matriculation Standard: Passed Class 10 under the 10+2 education system securing not less than 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
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Technical Qualification: National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the concerned trade affiliated with NCVT or SCVT.
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Awaiting Results: Candidates awaiting their final trade exam results as on the closing date are ineligible.
2. Age Requirements (As on November 06, 2026)
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Lower Limit: Candidate must have attained 15 years of age.
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Upper Limit: Candidate must not have crossed 24 years of age.
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Upper Age Relaxations:
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SC / ST Category: 5 Years extension (Up to 29 Years).
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years extension (Up to 27 Years).
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PwBD Applicants: Relaxed up to 10 Years.
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Ex-Servicemen: Age concessions granted as per prevailing Railway Board directives.
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Processing Fee & Payment Options
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Category |
Registration Fee |
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General, OBC & EWS Male Applicants |
Rs.100 (Non-refundable) |
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SC, ST, PwBD & All Female Candidates |
Exempted (No Fee) |
Fee transactions are processed through the integrated online payment portal utilizing net banking, debit cards, credit cards, or UPI.
Selection Mechanism
Candidate selection is handled systematically via non-exam merit screening:
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Composite Merit Computation: An aggregate score is derived by taking equal 50:50 weightage of marks obtained in Class 10th and NCVT/SCVT ITI examinations.
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Verification of Documents: Candidates shortlisted on merit will be called to verify original certificates at assigned divisional headquarters.
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Medical Assessment: Candidates passing document scrutiny must meet prescribed medical standards certified by Railway Medical Officers.
Step-by-Step Online Application Guide
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Navigate to the recruitment portal at www.rrcjaipur.in.
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Select the official link reading "Engagement of Act Apprentice 04/2026 (NWR/AA)".
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Initiate registration by entering basic credentials and a valid 12-digit Aadhaar number.
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Choose your preferred Division/Workshop unit and the relevant ITI trade discipline.
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Enter 10th aggregate percentages along with ITI marks correctly.
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Upload clear scanned files of your photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, and trade certificate.
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Pay the Rs.100 processing fee online (if applicable).
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Verify all entered information thoroughly before clicking the final submission button ahead of November 06, 2026.
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Download and print out the completed application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
1: When is the final date to apply online for RRC NWR Apprentice 2026?
Applications must be submitted online before November 06, 2026 (23:59 HRS).
2: Is an exam conducted for North Western Railway Apprentice selection?
No written test or interview takes place. Selection relies completely on a merit score computed from 10th and ITI marks.
3: What age criteria applies to NWR Apprentice applicants?
Applicants should be between 15 and 24 years of age as of November 06, 2026, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
4: What minimum marks are needed in Matriculation?
Candidates require at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 10 (Matriculation) under the 10+2 pattern.
