The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway has released the RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for ITI Apprentice posts. The notification was issued on 18 February 2026 under Advt No. RRC/WR/04/2025, announcing a total of 5,349 apprentice vacancies across various trades. This recruitment provides a great opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10th class and ITI to begin their career in the Indian Railways.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the apprentice positions through the official website www.rrc-wr.com. The online application process began on 21 February 2026 and will remain open until 23 March 2026. Applicants are advised to submit their forms well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
To be eligible for the RRC Western Railway Apprentice posts, candidates must have passed Class 10th (High School) with at least 50% marks from a recognized board. In addition, candidates must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute approved by NCVT or SCVT.
As per the age criteria mentioned in the notification, applicants must be at least 15 years old and should not exceed 24 years of age at the time of application. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories according to the government rules.
The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates is ₹100. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories and all women applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, meaning they can apply free of cost.
The selection process for the RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be completely merit-based. There will be no written examination or interview for this recruitment. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Class 10th and ITI.
After the application process concludes, the merit list will be released on the official website of RRC Western Railway. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be called for document verification and further formalities before final selection.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in working with Indian Railways should not miss this opportunity. They are encouraged to carefully read the official notification, check the eligibility details, and apply online before the last date of 23 March 2026.
RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Western Railway, under the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), has announced the ITI Apprentice Notification for 2026 on February 18, 2026. A total of 5,349 apprentice vacancies have been released under Advt No. RRC/WR/04/2025.
Eligible candidates must have passed the 10th grade with a minimum of 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Interested applicants can apply online through the official website at www.rrc-wr.com. The application window is currently open and will close on March 23, 2026.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date: 21 February 2026
- Online Apply Last Date: 23 March 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment: 23 March 2026
- Merit List: Notify Later
Eligibility Criteria
- Interested aspirants must have passed Class 10th (High School) with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Application Fees
- For General/ OBC/ EWS: ₹ 100/-
- For SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women: ₹ 00/-
Selection Process
- Merit-based selection
- No written test or interview
Check the Notification details here.