Western Railway is actively seeking applications for Apprentice roles, with a significant recruitment drive to fill 5,349 positions. Interested candidates can submit their applications online via the official Western Railway Recruitment Cell (RRB WR) website at rrc-wr.com. The application window opens on February 21, 2026, and closes on March 23, 2026.
Key details regarding eligibility, the selection process, and the application fee are outlined below.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, candidates must have successfully completed their 10th grade (Matriculation) with at least 50% aggregate marks in the 10+2 system. Additionally, applicants need to possess an ITI certificate in a relevant trade, duly affiliated with NCVT.
Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years old as of March 23, 2026.
Selection Process
The selection process is merit-based. A merit list will be compiled by calculating the average of the marks obtained in both the Matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examinations, giving equal weightage to both.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100. However, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Women categories are exempted from paying this fee. Payments can be conveniently made through various online methods including Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, and Internet Banking.