Western Railway (WR) has recently issued a comprehensive notification regarding the availability of 3624 apprentice positions. The advertisement, released in 2023, invites interested candidates to apply for trade apprentice roles within the Indian Railway’s RRC WR division.
Applicants are urged to carefully review the apprenticeship details provided in the notification. Western Railway is seeking ONLINE applications from individuals interested in becoming Act Apprentices. These positions are available for training in designated trades under the Apprentice Act 1961. The training will take place at various Divisions and Workshops falling under the jurisdiction of Western Railways for the year 2021-22.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: June 27, 2023 (11.00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Applications: July 26, 2023 (until 5 PM)
- Deadline for Completing the Application Form: July 26, 2023
Vacancy Details
| Division Name | Total | |
| BCT Division | 745 | |
| BRC Division | 434 | |
| ADI Division | 624 | |
| RTM Division | 415 | |
| RJT Division | 165 | |
| BVP Division | 206 | |
| PL W/Shop | 392 | |
| MX W/Shop | 77 | |
| BVP W/Shop | 112 | |
| DHD W/Shop | 263 | |
| PRTN W/Shop | 72 | |
| SBI ENGG W/Shop | 60 | |
| SBI Signal W/Shop | 25 | |
| Head Quarter Officer | 35 | |
| Total Vacancy | 3624 | |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have passed the Matriculate or 10th Class in the 10+2 examination system, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks from a recognized Board.
- Technical Qualifications: Possession of an ITI certificate affiliated with NCVT/SCVT is in relevant trade as under:-
| Sr. No. | Designated Trades | ITI Trades |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitter | Fitter |
| 2 | Welder | Welder |
| 3 | Turner | Turner |
| 4 | Machinist | Machinist |
| 5 | Carpenter | Carpenter |
| 6 | Painter (General) | Painter (General) |
| 7 | Mechanic (DSL) | Mechanic (DSL) |
| 8 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) |
| 9 | Programming & System Administration Assistant | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant |
| 10 | Electrician | Electrician |
| 11 | Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic |
| 12 | Wireman | 1. Wireman 2. Electrician |
| 13 | Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | Mechanic Refrigeration & AC |
| 14 | Pipe Fitter | Plumber/Pipe Fitter |
| 15 | Plumber | Plumber |
| 16 | Draftsman (Civil) | Draftsman (Civil) |
| 17 | Stenographer | Stenography English |
Age Limit (as of July 26, 2023)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Application Fee
- Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/-.
- SC/ST/PWD/Women applicants are exempt from paying the application fee.
Interested individuals can submit their applications exclusively through the RRC’s website at https://www.rrc-wr.com. The selection of candidates will be based solely on the information provided in the online application. Document verification will be conducted at the relevant Divisions and Workshops.
For further details and clarifications, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification released by Western Railway.
