North Western Railway (NWR) has officially opened the registration process for 898 apprentice vacancies starting October 3, 2025. Eligible candidates (with ITI certification) can apply via the official railway portal.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the NWR Apprentice positions, candidates must meet the following:

Age Limit: Maximum 24 years as of the application date. 

Age Relaxation:

Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): +5 years 

Other Backward Classes (OBC): +3 years 

Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): +10 years 

Educational / Trade Qualification:

Must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks. 

Must hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the relevant trade, issued by NCVT or SCVT.

Application Fee

  1. ₹100 for general candidates.
  2. No fee for SC/ST, PwBD, and women applicants.

How to Apply — Step by Step

  1. Visit the RRC Jaipur official website: rrcjaipur.in

  2. On the homepage, click on “Online/E-Application” under the “Apprentice 04/2025” section.

  3. Fill in all required personal, educational, and trade details. 

  4. Submit the application and download/save the acknowledgement form for future reference. 

Selection Process

Selection for the apprentice posts will be based on a merit system, considering:

Marks in Class 10

Marks in the ITI certificate — results in a trade-wise, division/unit-wise merit list.

Final candidates on the merit list will be called for document verification and medical examination at the respective divisions/units.

Tips Before You Apply

  1. Double-check the official notification for the exact closing date.
  2. Ensure your trade certificate and Class 10 marksheet are in order.
  3. Keep scanned copies of required documents ready for upload.
  4. Save the registration number after submitting, as it will be needed for future correspondence.