Western Railway has released the recruitment notification No: RRC/WR/04/2025 to fill the 5349 Apprentice Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://www.rrc-wr.com/ from 21.02.2026 to 23.03.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the Western Railway Apprentice 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with an ITI are eligible to apply for these opportunities. Mumbai is where posts are typically made. 4 to 7 days before the Certificate Verification. A link to get the Certificate Verification hall pass will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
Western Railway Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Western Railway |
| Notification No: RRC/WR/04/2025 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Total No of Vacancies: 5349 Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 21.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 23.03.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.rrc-wr.com/ |
Current Western Railway Job Openings:
- Apprentice – 5,349 Posts
Zone & Trade Wise Vacancy Details:
Western Railway Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for Western Railway: (As on 23.03.2026)
- Applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th class) under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
- Applicants must possess an ITI Trade certificate in the Concerned trade, affiliated to NCVT, as detailed below:
- Fitter – Fitter
- Welder – Welder
- Turner – Turner
- Machinist – Machinist
- Carpenter – Carpenter
- Painter (General) – Painter (General)
- Diesel Mechanic – Diesel Mechanic
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) – Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
- Programming & System Administration Assistant – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
- Electrician – Electrician
- Electronics Mechanic – Electronics Mechanic
- Wireman – 1. Wireman 2. Electrician
- Mechanic Refrigeration and AC – Mechanic Refrigeration and AC
- Pipe Fitter – 1. Plumber 2. Pipe Fitter
- Plumber – Plumber
- Draftsman (Civil) – Draftsman (Civil)
- Stenographer – Stenography (English)
- Forger and Heat Treater – Forger and Heat Treater
- Machinist (Grinder) – 1. Turner 2. Machinist 3.Machinist (Grinder)
Age Limit for Western Railway: (As on 23.03.2026)
- Applicants must have completed 15 years of age and must not have attained 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
Method of Selection for Western Railway:
- Merit List
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee for Western Railway:
- For Women/ST/SC/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the Western Railway website (https://www.rrc-wr.com/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 21.02.2026 and end on 23.03.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 21.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 23.03.2026
Western Railway Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of Western Railway: Website Link |
| Advertisement for Western Railway: Notification PDF |
| Starting Date for Submission of Application: 21.02.2026 |
| Online Application Form for Western Railway: Apply Link |
