Western Railway, under the Western Railway RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Cell (RRC), Mumbai, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Various Trade Apprentices for the year 2026–27. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 5349 apprentice vacancies will be filled across various divisions and workshops of Western Railway.
This recruitment is open to candidates who have passed Class 10 with a minimum of 50% marks and hold a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade. The selection process is completely merit-based, prepared using marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI. Notably, no written examination or interview will be conducted for this apprenticeship recruitment.
Western Railway RRC Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Post Details
| Particular | Information |
|---|
| Organization | Indian Railway – Western Railway (WR) |
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), WR |
| Post Name | Various Trade Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. | RRC/WR/04/25 |
| Total Vacancies | 5349 Posts |
| Job Location | Western Railway Zone |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rrc-wr.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start Date | 21 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 March 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 March 2026 |
| Merit List Date | As per Schedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0/- |
| All Female Candidates | ₹0/- |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan |
Age Limit (As on 23/03/2026)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per RRC WR Rules |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification |
|---|
| RRC WR Trade Apprentice | Class 10th Pass (Minimum 50% Marks) + ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
Division / Workshop Wise Vacancy Details
| Division / Workshop | Vacancies |
|---|
| BCT Division | 1332 |
| BRC Division | 582 |
| ADI Division | 1073 |
| RTM Division | 492 |
| RJT Division | 256 |
| BVP Division | 245 |
| PL Workshop | 437 |
| MX Workshop | 146 |
| BVP Workshop | 181 |
| DHD Workshop | 359 |
| PRTN Workshop | 73 |
| SBI Engineering Workshop | 100 |
| SBI Signal Workshop | 25 |
| Head Quarter Office | 48 |
| Total | 5349 |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|
| Selection Method | Merit List |
| Basis of Merit | 10th + ITI Marks |
| Written Exam | Not Required |
| Interview | Not Required |
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
| Step | Instruction |
|---|
| Step 1 | Apply online between 21/02/2026 to 23/03/2026 |
| Step 2 | Read the official notification carefully |
| Step 3 | Keep documents ready (Photo, Signature, ID Proof, ITI) |
| Step 4 | Fill the application form and check preview |
| Step 5 | Pay application fee (if applicable) |
| Step 6 | Submit form and take printout |
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