RRC NWR Apprentice 2026 – Application Start Postponed; 2,008 Slots
Online Application Start Postponed – New Date Awaited. RRC North Western Railway (Jaipur) has notified 2,008 Act Apprentice training slots for 2026-27 under Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA). The online application was due to open on 7 October 2026, but RRC Jaipur's notice dated 07.10.2026 says it did not start for administrative reasons; the new start date will be announced. Class 10 (minimum 50%) + ITI; merit-based selection with no written exam. This is apprenticeship training, not a permanent Railway appointment.
Complete Details
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement of Apprentices Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) | 30.09.2026 | Done |
| Detailed notification on RRC website | 01.10.2026 | Done |
| Online application start — scheduled 07.10.2026, postponed (RRC notice dated 07.10.2026) | New date to be announced | Tba |
| Online application closes (as per notice dated 30.09.2026) | 06.11.2026 (23:59 hrs), may be revised | Upcoming |
| Age reckoned on | 06.11.2026 | Upcoming |
| Merit list / Document verification / Medical | To be announced | Tba |
Educational qualification
Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent under the 10+2 system with at least 50% marks in aggregate (no rounding off) from a recognised Board, and a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Age limit (as on 06.11.2026)
Completed 15 years and not completed 24 years.
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Up to 10 additional years (service in Defence Forces + 3 years, minimum 6 months' continuous service), as per the notice |
Category certificates
SC/ST: Central Government format (Annexure-I). OBC: caste and non-creamy-layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 (Annexure-II) with declaration (Annexure-IIA). EWS: Annexure-III. PwBD: disability certificate from a Medical Board (Annexure-V). PwBD eligibility is trade-specific (LD, HI, VI, MD as listed in the notice).
Unit-wise training slots (Notice No. 04/2026)
| Division / Unit | Slots | Category-wise |
|---|---|---|
| DRM Office, Ajmer | 500 | UR 211 · OBC 134 · SC 75 · ST 38 · EWS 42 |
| DRM Office, Bikaner | 524 | UR 216 · OBC 144 · SC 76 · ST 38 · EWS 50 |
| DRM Office, Jaipur | 580 | UR 241 · OBC 155 · SC 87 · ST 41 · EWS 56 |
| DRM Office, Jodhpur | 134 | UR 59 · OBC 38 · SC 17 · ST 7 · EWS 13 |
| B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer | 101 | UR 42 · OBC 27 · SC 16 · ST 7 · EWS 9 |
| B.T.C. Loco, Ajmer | 69 | UR 29 · OBC 18 · SC 10 · ST 5 · EWS 7 |
| Carriage Workshop, Bikaner | 33 | UR 14 · OBC 9 · SC 5 · ST 2 · EWS 3 |
| Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur | 67 | UR 33 · OBC 18 · SC 9 · ST 5 · EWS 2 |
| Total | 2,008 | UR 845 · OBC 543 · SC 295 · ST 143 · EWS 182 |
Trade-wise slots for every unit, with PwBD (VI/HI/LD/MD) and ex-servicemen slots (included in the totals), are in the official notice. The slots are provisional and may increase or decrease.
| Category | Fee (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| All candidates except below | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
Pay online through the payment gateway in the application (debit/credit card or internet banking). No change is allowed after payment; print the e-receipt.
- Merit list of all applicants: simple average of the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and the ITI trade.
- Final merit list division/unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise, equal to the number of slots, in descending order of marks. No centralised merit list.
- Document verification of original certificates in the opted division/unit.
- Medical certificate (Annexure-IV) from a Government gazetted doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.
Tie-break: older candidate first; if the date of birth is the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier.
Training period and stipend: as per Railway Board rules. No hostel accommodation. The apprentice (or guardian, if a minor) signs a contract of apprenticeship before training. No TA/DA is paid for document verification.
- Go to rrcjaipur.in (the online application has not started yet; RRC Jaipur will announce the new start date).
- Register with your 12-digit Aadhaar number, an active mobile number and e-mail ID. Name, father's name and date of birth must match your Matriculation certificate exactly.
- Choose one division/unit where your ITI trade has slots.
- Upload a colour photo (3.5 × 3.5 cm, taken within 3 months, JPG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB) and signature (3.5 × 2.5 cm, JPG, 100 DPI, 20–30 KB).
- Check all details, then pay the fee online (Rs. 100; nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women). No edit is allowed after payment.
- Note your Registration Number and print the application. Last date as per the notice dated 30.09.2026: 06.11.2026, 23:59 hrs (check for a revised date). No physical copy is to be sent.
Full Details
North Western Railway has notified 2,008 Act Apprentice training slots for 2026-27 under Engagement of Apprentices Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA), dated 30.09.2026. Candidates with Class 10 (minimum 50% aggregate) and an ITI certificate in the notified trade can apply online on rrcjaipur.in. The online application was scheduled to open on 7 October 2026, but RRC Jaipur’s notice dated 07.10.2026 says it did not start that day for unavoidable administrative reasons; the new start date will be announced soon. Selection is merit-based, using the simple average of Matriculation and ITI percentages, followed by document verification and medical examination.
CURRENT STATUS: Online Application Start Postponed – New Date Awaited | Slots: 2,008 | Selection: Merit (no written exam)
This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is not a permanent Railway appointment.
This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a permanent Railway job. The notification states that training does not give any right to absorption in the Railway after completion.
Current Status at a Glance
- Authority: Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, Jaipur (nodal agency for applications and merit list).
- Notification: Engagement of Apprentices Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA), dated 30.09.2026; detailed notification published on 01.10.2026.
- Training slots: 2,008 across 8 divisions/units (provisional; may increase or decrease).
- Application window: not started yet. The notice dated 30.09.2026 gave 07.10.2026 to 06.11.2026 (23:59 hrs); RRC Jaipur’s notice dated 07.10.2026 postponed the start, and the new start date will be announced on rrcjaipur.in.
- Next stage: unit-wise merit list, then document verification and medical examination in the opted unit. No dates announced.
- Last verified: 8 October 2026. Sources: official Notice No. 04/2026 and the important information notice dated 07.10.2026 on rrcjaipur.in.
What Changed
7 October 2026: RRC Jaipur issued an important notice (No. 740E/RRC/Act Apprentice Selection/2026-27) stating that, for unavoidable administrative reasons, the online application for Notice No. 04/2026 did not start on 7 October 2026 as scheduled. The new start date will be announced shortly on rrcjaipur.in. The 2,008 slots, eligibility and merit-based selection in the notice dated 30.09.2026 are unchanged.
The 8 Divisions/Units
DRM Ajmer, DRM Bikaner, DRM Jaipur, DRM Jodhpur, BTC Carriage Ajmer, BTC Loco Ajmer, Carriage Works Shop Bikaner and Carriage Works Shop Jodhpur. You can choose only one unit, and you cannot change it after final submission. Check that your ITI trade has slots in that unit before choosing it (see the Vacancy Details tab and the official notice).
Career Growth & Work Profile
Apprentices are trained in their ITI trade (for example Fitter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Welder, Carpenter, Electronics Mechanic or COPA) at railway divisions and workshops: hands-on work on coaches, locomotives, electrical, signalling and track machine units under supervision. Training period and stipend are as per Railway Board rules. No hostel is provided. Completing the apprenticeship does not guarantee a Railway job.
Historical Merit Trends
There is no fixed cut-off. The merit list is prepared division/unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise, equal to the number of slots, so the marks needed differ by unit, trade and category, and depend on who applies in each cycle. No official earlier-cycle cut-off is published in the notice.
Post/Trade-Specific Selection Nuances
- Merit = (Matric % + ITI %) ÷ 2. Matric percentage counts all subjects; ITI percentage is taken from the provisional/final certificate.
- Class 10 minimum 50% in aggregate, with no rounding off.
- No centralised merit list: each unit has its own list, trade-wise and community-wise.
- Tie-break: older candidate first; if the date of birth is also the same, the one who passed Matriculation earlier.
- Those awaiting final ITI results should not apply; qualifications must be held on the date of application.
- PwBD and ex-servicemen slots are included within the totals, not extra.
Who Should Apply / Who Should Not
| Should apply | Not eligible / be careful |
|---|---|
| Class 10 with 50%+ and NCVT/SCVT ITI in a notified trade | Below 50% in Class 10, or ITI result awaited |
| Aged 15 to under 24 on 06.11.2026 (plus relaxations) | Choosing a unit with no slots for your trade |
| Comfortable with training and own accommodation | Anyone expecting a permanent Railway appointment |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting more than one application (all are rejected).
- Name, father’s name or date of birth not matching the Matriculation certificate.
- Picking a unit without checking trade-wise slots.
- Uploading an old or unclear photo (must be within three months, 20–70 KB).
- Using unofficial links before RRC Jaipur announces the new application start date.
- Waiting for the last day, when the website may be slow.
Candidate Pathway
Online application (new start date awaited) → Unit-wise merit list → Document verification → Medical certificate (Annexure-IV) → Contract of apprenticeship → Training
Source
Official source: RRC North Western Railway Engagement of Apprentices Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA), dated 30.09.2026, and the important information notice dated 07.10.2026, on rrcjaipur.in. Last verified 8 October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. It was scheduled to open on 7 October 2026, but RRC Jaipur's notice dated 07.10.2026 says it did not start for unavoidable administrative reasons. The new start date will be announced on rrcjaipur.in.
The notice dated 30.09.2026 gives 6 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). Since the start has been postponed, check RRC Jaipur's next notice for the revised schedule.
2,008 training slots across eight North Western Railway divisions and units.
No written exam is specified; selection is merit-based.
Simple average of Matriculation percentage and ITI percentage. If marks are equal, the older candidate is preferred; if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier comes first.
15 to under 24 years as on 6 November 2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD (ex-servicemen as per notification).
Rs 100; SC/ST/PwBD/Women exempt.
No. The notification states that training does not give any right to absorption in the Railway, and the employer is not obliged to offer employment after the apprenticeship.
Only one division/unit. Multiple applications are rejected.