The North Western Railway (NWR), operating under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has issued the official announcement for Apprentice Recruitment 2025. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) in Jaipur is inviting online applications from qualified Indian citizens for the engagement of 2162 Act Apprentices as per the Apprentices Act of 1961. This training will take place in designated trades at Workshops/Units within the North Western Railway’s jurisdiction. This opportunity is available for candidates who have completed Matriculation and ITI, allowing them to acquire practical training across various railway divisions.
The NWR Apprentice Notification was released on 26th September 2025, and the online application form will be accessible from 3rd October 2025 until 2nd November 2025 (up to 23:59 Hours). Interested and eligible candidates are advised to thoroughly review the detailed NWR notification prior to completing the application form.
NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 2162 Vacancies
Engagement Notice No. 04/2025 (NWR/AA)
Post Names
Apprentices
Total Vacancies
2162
Age Limit
15 to 24 years
Monthly Salary
As per Apprenticeship Act
Minimum Qualification
Matric + ITI
Selection Process
Merit list
Job Location
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana
Last Date
02/11/2025
Vacancy 2025 List:
Division/Unit Name
Total Slots
Divisional Railway Manager Office, Ajmer
426
Divisional Railway Manager Office, Jodhpur
450
Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bikaner
475
Divisional Railway Manager Office, Jaipur
545
B.T.C. Carriage, Ajmer
97
B.T.C. LOCO, Ajmer
68
Carriage Works Shop, Bikaner
33
Carriage Works Shop, Jodhpur
68
How to Apply:
The NWR Online Registration will be conducted via the RRC Jaipur Recruitment Portal (rrcjaipur.in or rrcactapp.in). The steps for the NWR Apprentice Online Registration Process are as follows:-
Step 1: Candidates who are interested must apply online through the North Western Railway RRC Recruitment Portal starting from 3rd October 2025.
Step 2: Upload a color photograph, signature, and the necessary documents/certificates (Date of Birth, SSC Mark Sheet, ITI Mark Sheet, NCVT/SCVT Certificate, Community Certificate).
Step 3: If applicable, pay the application fee through the online payment gateway. Ensure that the application form is submitted by 2nd November 2025, no later than 23:59 Hours.
Eligibility Criteria:
Post Name
Educational Qualification
Act Apprentice
Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) + ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit:
Act Apprentice:15 to 24 years as on 02.11.2025
Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Selection Process:
Merit List based on average of marks in Matriculation (min 50%) + ITI in the trade