Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply for 5349 Posts

Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:

Post Name	Vacancies	Age Limit (as on 23-03-2026)	Qualification	Salary
Act Apprentice (Various Trades)	5,349	15 to 24 years	Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th class) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board AND must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT.	Stipend will be paid as per prescribed rules and Railway Board directives. Presently, the monthly stipend for ITI apprentices ranges between ₹7,000 and ₹9,100 per month.
Age Relaxation: SC/ST: Upper age limit relaxed by 5 years. OBC: Upper age limit relaxed by 3 years. PwBD: Upper age limit relaxed by 10 years. Ex-Servicemen: Upper age limit relaxed by an additional 10 years plus length of military service, and 3 years extra as per rules. Other Eligibility Conditions: ITI qualification must be completed on or before the last date of application. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible under this apprenticeship scheme. Candidates from all States and Union Territories can apply. Candidates may apply separately for each relevant trade if they possess ITI qualifications in more than one trade. Career Advantage: Candidates completing Act Apprenticeship with NAC may receive preference for up to 20% of vacancies in future direct recruitment for Level-1 posts under the CCAA quota, subject to eligibility criteria.

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Trades and vacancies distribution :

Trade Name	BCT	BRC	ADI	RTM	RJT	BVP	PL W/S	MX W/S	BVP DHD W/S	PRTN W/S	SBI ENG W/S	SBI SIG W/S	ENGG HQ	Grand Total
Fitter	279	132	305	105	65	58	231	45	63	236	50	35	10	1614
Electrician	492	132	214	108	41	32	44	65	65	24	0	0	0	1217
Welder	76	44	61	49	20	23	84	23	29	73	18	25	7	532
PASSA	36	33	46	32	21	23	20	8	16	15	0	0	30	280
Electronic Mechanic	97	33	62	15	11	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	236
Mechanic (Diesel)	50	1	138	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	10	0	0	207
Painter	45	38	43	33	15	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	190
Carpenter	45	35	40	31	17	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	184
Refrigerator (AC-Mechanic)	48	14	33	15	13	11	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	184
Pipe Fitter	35	35	40	35	16	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	176
Plumber	35	30	25	25	10	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	136
Wireman	53	27	16	18	7	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	126
Draftsman (Civil)	17	12	17	12	16	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	87
Turner	7	0	28	0	0	0	8	5	8	6	5	0	8	75
Stenographer	7	5	3	3	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	18	40
Machinist (Grinder)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	25	0	0	25
Forger & Heat Treater	10	2	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16
Machinist	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	5	0	14
Mechanic Motor Vehicle	0	5	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10
Grand Total	1332	582	1073	492	256	245	437	146	181	359	73	100	25	5349
Unit Full Forms : BCT - Mumbai Central Division BRC -Vadodara Railway Division ADI - Ahmedabad Division RTM - Ratlam Division RJT - Rajkot Division BVP - Bhavnagar Division PL W/S - Pratapnagar Workshop MX W/S - Mahalaxmi Workshop BVP DHD W/S - Bhavnagar (DHD) Workshop PRTN W/S - Pratapnagar Workshop Unit SBI ENG W/S - Sabarmati Engineering Workshop SBI SIG W/S - Sabarmati Signal Workshop ENGG HQ - Engineering Headquarters

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Dates to Consider:

• Online Application Opening Date : 21-02-2026 (11 AM)
• Online Application Closing Date : 23-03-2026 (5 PM)

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Mode of Recruitment :

Selection process will be based on a merit list prepared by taking the average of the percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI examination, with equal weightage given to both. There will be no written test or viva. In case of a tie, preference will be given to the older candidate, and if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be given priority.

Matriculation marks will be calculated using the total marks of all subjects (including optional and additional subjects). ITI marks will be calculated using the average marks of all semesters as per the consolidated statement issued by NCVT.

Trade-wise and community-wise merit list will be issued by the concerned Divisions/Units, and candidates will be called for document verification based on merit and the Division/Workshop opted. Final selection will be subject to verification of original documents and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate.

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Fee Structure :

Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -

• UR / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Applicants : No fee

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How to Apply :

Candidates are required to submit their applications online by following the steps given below:

1. Visit the official online application portal and carefully fill in the required details such as personal information, trade, Aadhaar number, marks/CGPA, and select one preferred Division/Workshop.
2. Enter Aadhaar number / 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID in the online form. The original Aadhaar Card will be required at the time of Document Verification.
3. Make sure that name, father’s name, and date of birth are exactly as mentioned in Matriculation/SSC certificate.
4. Provide a valid mobile number and email ID and keep them active throughout the engagement process, as important updates will be communicated through the official website and via email/SMS to shortlisted candidates.
5. If the candidate holds ITI qualifications in more than one trade, separate applications may be submitted for each eligible trade.
6. Upload clear and self-attested scanned copies of the following documents:
   • SSC (10th) marksheet and certificate as proof of date of birth.
   • Consolidated ITI marksheets for all semesters and Provisional/National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT.
   • Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, in the prescribed format (if applicable).
   • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for OBC (valid for 2025–2026), issued on or after 01-04-2025, along with Self-Declaration (Annexure D), if applicable.
   • EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable).
   • Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, in prescribed format (if applicable).
   • Discharge/Serving Certificate for Ex-Servicemen (if applicable).
   • A recent colour photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm), not older than three months from the date of application, in JPG/JPEG format with 100 DPI resolution and file size between 20 KB and 70 KB. The photograph should clearly show the front view without cap or sunglasses. Keep two additional copies for Document Verification.
   • Scanned signature (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm) in JPG/JPEG format with 100 DPI resolution and file size between 20 KB and 30 KB.
7. Pay the applicable application fee through the online mode, if required.
8. After successful submission, download and keep a printout of the application form for future reference. There is no need to send the printout to Railway Recruitment Cell Western Railway at this stage.

Related :

• Official Notification
• Application Form