RRC North Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has opened its application window on 7 October for 2,008 Act Apprentice training slots. The Railway Recruitment Cell, Jaipur issued Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA). Applications remain open until 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What happened?
North Western Railway has invited applications for 2,008 apprentice positions across its notified units. The engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and is for trade apprentices rather than regular railway employee appointments. This distinction matters: 2,008 training slots should not be presented as 2,008 permanent railway jobs.
Why it matters
The opportunity is accessible to candidates who have completed Class 10 and possess the prescribed ITI qualification in a notified trade. Selection is based on merit rather than a conventional RRB computer-based competitive examination. It is therefore structurally different from ALP, Technician, NTPC and Level-1 recruitment.
Background
North Western Railway is a zone of Indian Railways covering important operating areas including Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur divisions. The Railway Recruitment Cell at Jaipur manages recruitment-related processes for the zone. Apprenticeship provides practical industrial training and exposure to railway workshops and establishments.
Key facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | North Western Railway, RRC Jaipur |
| Notice | 04/2026 (NWR/AA) |
| Engagement | Act Apprentice |
| Training slots | 2,008 |
| Application start | 7 October 2026 |
| Deadline | 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Education | Class 10/equivalent with at least 50% aggregate |
| Technical qualification | National Trade Certificate in the notified trade from NCVT/SCVT |
| Selection | Merit-based as prescribed; no conventional written CBT |
Eligibility in practical terms
Candidates should have passed Class 10 or equivalent under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess the prescribed National Trade Certificate. Trade matching is important; an unrelated ITI trade should not be assumed to satisfy every notified vacancy.
How selection works
The major point is that this is an apprentice merit selection, not a regular RRB examination. The prescribed merit calculation uses Class 10 and ITI performance. Applicants should therefore verify marks carefully and retain the certificates used in the form.
Why apprentice status matters
An apprenticeship is a training arrangement governed by the Apprentices Act. Its purpose is skill development and practical training. It should not automatically be treated as a guarantee of absorption into a regular railway post. This distinction is important when comparing this opportunity with regular RRB recruitment.
Application checklist
- Confirm the Class 10 percentage threshold.
- Match the ITI trade with the notified trade list.
- Keep marksheets and certificates ready.
- Check unit/division details in the official notice.
- Submit before 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Exam relevance
For Railway awareness, remember the distinction between Railway Recruitment Cells and Railway Recruitment Boards. RRCs frequently handle apprentice engagements, while RRBs conduct major recruitment examinations for regular railway posts. The Apprentices Act, 1961 is also a useful static topic.
Official source
The authoritative source is the Railway Recruitment Cell, Jaipur website. Use the official notice to verify trade-wise distribution, documents and merit calculation.
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