Railway Recruitment 2026: Good news has emerged for young people aspiring to work with the Railways. If you have passed the 10th standard and are seeking employment in the Railways, there is positive news for you. North Western Railway (NWR) is set to recruit for 2,008 apprentice positions. NWR has released the official notification. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online via the official website, rrcjaipur.in.

Notably, selection for this recruitment drive will be based on a merit list rather than an entrance exam. Interested candidates can apply through the official North Western Railway website, rrcjaipur.in. The application link will become active on October 7, 2026, and the deadline for applications is November 6, 2026. Here, you can find details regarding qualifications, age limits, and the application process for the NWR Apprentice posts.

Railway Apprentice Qualification:

To apply for the NWR Apprentice positions, candidates must have passed the 10th standard from a recognised board with at least 50% marks. Candidates must also possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade. This certificate must be issued by either the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).

How to Apply for Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026? First, visit rrcjaipur.in.
Click the link for “NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online” on the homepage.
Register yourself; your registration number and password will be sent to your mobile number.
Fill out the application form completely.
Scan and upload all the required documents.
Pay the application fee and click on “Submit”.
Your application fee will be accepted.
Click on “Print” at the bottom to take a printout.

Application Dates?
Online applications for the RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are set to begin on October 7. The deadline to apply is November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates should not wait until the deadline and should complete their applications in advance.

Number of Vacancies
Under this recruitment drive, training will be provided in various trades across different railway units. Included trades are fitter, electrician, diesel mechanic, welder, carpenter, electronics mechanic, computer operator, and programming assistant. Candidates must select only one unit from the available options.

A total of 2,008 apprentice training slots are available under this recruitment. These positions are distributed across various railway divisions and units. There are 500 apprentice slots at the DRM Office Ajmer, 524 at the DRM Office Bikaner, 580 at the DRM Office Jaipur, and 134 at the DRM Office Jodhpur. Additionally, 101 training slots are designated for BTC Carriage Ajmer, 69 for BTC Loco Ajmer, 33 for Carriage Workshop Bikaner, and 67 for Carriage Workshop Jodhpur. Combining the slots from all railway divisions and units, there are a total of 2,008 apprentice training positions.

Railway Apprentice Selection Process: –
Candidates for the NWR apprentice positions will be selected without a written exam. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared according to the percentage of marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI. The panel will be based on the simple average of marks secured in Class 10 and ITI. The final merit list will be prepared division/unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise.