Recruitment Overview

North Western Railway (NWR) has kicked off a new apprenticeship drive for the financial year 2026‑27, offering a total of 2,008 training positions across its network. The official notification was issued on 1 October 2026, and the electronic portal will receive applications from 7 October 2026 up to 11:59 pm on 6 November 2026. All entries must be submitted online; paper applications are not accepted.

Division‑wise Seat Distribution

The vacancies are allocated among the following NWR divisions:

  • Jaipur division: 580 seats
  • Bikaner division: 524 seats
  • Ajmer division: 500 seats
  • Jodhpur division: 134 seats

Additional openings include:

  • 101 posts at BTC Carriage, Ajmer
  • 69 posts at BTC Loco, Ajmer
  • 33 posts at Carriage Workshop, Bikaner
  • 67 posts at Carriage Workshop, Jodhpur

Trades Available

Selected apprentices will receive practical training in one of the following technical streams:

  • Fitter
  • Electrician
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Welder
  • Carpenter
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)

Applicants must choose a single railway unit while filling the form; only one unit can be selected.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the apprenticeship programme, candidates must satisfy all of the following:

  • Pass Class 10 from a recognized board with at least 50 % marks.
  • Hold a valid National Trade Certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in the chosen trade.
  • Be aged between 15 and 24 years as of 6 November 2026.

Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms:

  • SC/ST – up to 5 years additional.
  • OBC – up to 3 years additional.
  • Persons with benchmark disabilities – up to 10 years additional.

Selection Process – No Written Examination

The recruitment does not involve a written test. A merit list will be generated by taking the simple average of the percentages obtained in Class 10 and the ITI qualification. In case of a tie, the older candidate will be given preference.

Candidates who appear on the merit list will undergo document verification and a medical examination before final confirmation.

Application Fee

General‑category aspirants must pay an online fee of ₹ 100. The fee is exempted for SC, ST, PwBD candidates and for all female applicants. Once the payment is made, the form cannot be edited.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official NWR recruitment portal at rrcjaipur.in and complete the online application. Required information includes personal details, Aadhaar number, Class 10 marks, and trade‑specific qualifications. All supporting documents must be uploaded before submission.

Only one application per candidate per railway unit is permitted; multiple entries may lead to cancellation of the candidature.

The deadline is strict: 11:59 pm on 6 November 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to complete the process well before the final hour to avoid technical glitches.