South Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Online Applications Open for 904 Positions

South Western Railway (SWR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Hubballi, has issued a centralized announcement for the recruitment of 904 Act Apprentices in accordance with the Apprentices Act of 1961 for the 2025-26 period. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements, possessing a 10th-grade education and an ITI certificate, can submit their applications online via the official RRC Hubli website from July 14, 2025, to August 13, 2025.

This article offers detailed information regarding the SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025, covering aspects such as vacancy information, eligibility requirements, selection procedures, application fees, and essential links.

SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Notification, Application Form

Notification No.	SWR/RRC/Act Appr/01/2025
Post Name	Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies	904
Age Limit	15 to 24 years (as on 13/08/2025) Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC
Stipend	As per Apprentices Act, 1961
Application Mode	Online
Training Location	Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru (Karnataka)
Last Date to Apply	13/08/2025 (23:59 hrs)

South Western Railway Vacancy Details (Division Wise):

Division/Unit	No. of Vacancies
Hubballi Division	237
Carriage Repair Workshop, Hubballi	217
Bengaluru Division	230
Mysuru Division	177
Central Workshop, Mysuru	43
Total	904

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

• 10th class (Matriculation) or equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
• National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT or a Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.

Age Limit (as on 13/08/2025):

• Minimum: 15 years
• Maximum: 24 years
• Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (as per government norms)

Application Fee:

Payment Method: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.

Category	Fee
All Candidates (except exempted categories)	Rs.100/- (Non-refundable)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women	Nil

Selection Process:

• Documents Verification
• Merit List: Based on the average percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50%) and ITI in the relevant trade (50% weightage each).

Steps to Apply for SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025:

Eligible applicants are required to submit their applications online via the official RRC Hubli website between 14th July 2025 and 13th August 2025 (23:59 hrs). Please adhere to the following instructions:

1. Access the official RRC Hubli Apprentice Online Application Portal (swractapp2526.onlineregister.org.in).

2. Locate the section titled “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025.”

3. Click on the link for online applications and register to receive your login credentials.

4. Log in and complete the application form with your personal information, educational background, and trade preferences.

5. Upload scanned versions of the following documents:

• A recent passport-sized photograph
• Your signature
• 10th class mark sheet
• ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT)

6. If applicable, pay the application fee of Rs.100/- through the online payment gateway.

7. Submit your application and print a copy for your records.

Important Links:

SWR Apprentice Online Application Link	Click Here
SWR Apprentice Notification PDF	Click Here

Important Dates:

Event	Date
Release of Notification	11/07/2025
Online Application Starts	14/07/2025
Last Date to Apply	13/08/2025 (23:59 hrs)