Overview of the Recruitment Drive

The North Western Railway (NWR) has kicked off a new apprenticeship campaign 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 digital portal will receive applications from 7 October 2026 through 11:59 pm on 6 November 2026. All entries must be submitted electronically; paper forms are not accepted.

Division‑wise Distribution of Seats

The vacancies are allocated among several NWR divisions as follows:

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

Additional openings are available at specific workshops:

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

Trade Options

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

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

Candidates must pick a single railway unit while filling the form; multiple selections are not permitted.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the apprenticeship, aspirants must meet the following criteria:

  • 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 Nov 2026.

Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms:

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

Selection Procedure – No Written Exam

The recruitment does not involve a written test. A merit list will be generated by taking the simple average of the percentages secured in Class 10 and the ITI qualification. In case of identical averages, the older applicant will be given priority.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification followed by a medical examination before final confirmation.

Application Fee Details

General‑category aspirants are required to 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 Submit Your Application

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

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

The deadline is firm: 11:59 pm on 6 November 2026. Applicants are strongly advised to complete the process well before the cutoff to avoid technical issues.