No Exam Needed! Indian Railways Announces Recruitment for 5349 Posts for Secondary School Passers

Looking for a government job? Then there is great news for you. This time, the Indian Railways has issued a notification for the recruitment of apprentices for more than 5,000 vacancies (Indian Railways Recruitment 2026), where applications can be made only after passing secondary school. The application has already started here and the application will continue till March 23. But to know who can apply, what qualifications are required, how much salary will be paid, how to apply, etc., read the report.

The notification published this time is from the Western Railway. And there is mention of recruitment for a total of 5349 vacancies. However, there are various trades in this. Such as fitter, electrician, mechanic, plumber, chairman, turner, stenographer, etc.

What is the educational qualification required?

To apply for this post, candidates must have passed secondary school with a minimum of 50 percent marks from any recognized board. However, they must have an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

What is the age limit?

The minimum age required to apply here is 15 years and maximum age 24 years. Besides, the upper age limit of reserved category candidates will be relaxed as per the government rules.

Salary Structure

Candidates appointed to the post of apprentice will be given a stipend at a prescribed rate during training, which will be determined by the Railway Board.

Recruitment Process

There will be no written test or computer-based test here. A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the secondary examination and ITI examination. Those whose names will be in that list will be recruited directly through interview.

How to Apply?

Job seekers have to apply here online. For this, follow the following steps—

• First, visit the official website of Western Railway.
• Then find the relevant recruitment notification.
• Then fill the application form with your personal information. However, if you are a new applicant, you must complete the registration process.
• Then upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note that the application here has started from February 21 and the application will continue till March 23. So, you must complete the application within the specified time.

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