5,349 Apprentice Posts in the Establishment of Western Railway (Mumbai)

Western Railway invites online applications from eligible ITI-qualified candidates for engagement as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2025–26. The recruitment will be done on a merit basis without any written examination.

Selected candidates will undergo 1 year of apprenticeship training in various trades across Divisions and Workshops under Western Railway.

🏢 Organization

Western Railway
Under Railway Recruitment Cell Western Railway**
Ministry of Railways, Government of India

📌 Post Name :  Act Apprentice

🔢 Number of Vacancies

Total: 5,349 Posts
(Trade-wise and Division-wise details are provided in Annexure ‘A’ of official notification.)

🎓 Qualification

✔ Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) with minimum 50% aggregate marks
✔ Must possess ITI certificate (NCVT recognized) in relevant trade
✔ Engineering Graduates / Diploma holders are NOT eligible

🎂 Age Limit (As on 23/03/2026)

Minimum Age: 15 Years

Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST: 5 Years

OBC: 3 Years

PwBD: 10 Years

Ex-Servicemen: As per rules

📅 Important Dates

🟢 Online Application Start Date: 21 February 2026 (11:00 AM)

🔴 Last Date to Apply: 23 March 2026 (5:00 PM)

💰 Application Mode

✔ Online Only
🌐 Official Website: https://www.rrc-wr.com

🏆 Selection Process

✔ Merit Based Selection
✔ Merit list prepared on average of:
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10th Marks (50% minimum required)
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ITI Marks
✔ No Written Exam
✔ No Interview

Preference given to older candidate in case of tie.

⏳ Training Period
1 Year Apprenticeship Training

💵 Stipend
Paid as per Railway Board rules during training period.

📂 Important Details
Candidates must upload:
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD / EWS / Ex-Servicemen documents (if applicable)
- Photograph & Signature
Only one Division/Workshop can be selected.
No hard copy required.
No TA/DA for document verification.
Selection subject to document verification & medical fitness.

5,349 Apprentice Posts in the Establishment of Western Railway (Mumbai)

⏳ Training Period

1 Year Apprenticeship Training

💵 Stipend

Paid as per Railway Board rules during training period.

📂 Important Details

Candidates must upload:

10th Marksheet

ITI Certificate

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

PwBD / EWS / Ex-Servicemen documents (if applicable)

Photograph & Signature

Only one Division/Workshop can be selected.

No hard copy required.

No TA/DA for document verification.

Selection subject to document verification & medical fitness.