RRC North Western Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2008 Posts

Yes. This is an All-India recruitment by North Western Railway. Candidates from any state can apply. However, preference or posting location may depend on domicile; check the detailed notification for any state-level posting policy.

Class 10 certificate or marksheet, caste certificate (if SC/ST/OBC), PwD certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card or Voter ID, recent passport-size photo (white background, exact size specified in the online form), signature scan, and category self-declaration. Keep digital copies of all documents ready before starting the application.

The notification does not specify a physical test. However, as an apprenticeship involves on-the-job training in physically demanding trades (Welder, Carpenter, Electrician, etc.), the selected candidates must be physically fit to perform manual work. Medical fitness may be checked at the time of document verification or before commencement of training.

The notification does not cap the number of attempts. The age limit is the effective constraint: you can apply in 2026, 2027, or any year up to the closing date of the year you turn 24 (or 29 for SC/ST, 27 for OBC, 34 for PwD). Once you cross the age limit for your category, you are ineligible, regardless of attempts.

The exact stipend amount is not specified in the notification; it is usually between ₹8,000–₹12,000 per month for railway apprentices, depending on the trade and location. Importantly, as an apprentice under the Apprentices Act, you receive a stipend (not a salary) and NO NPS, PF, DA, or HRA deductions apply. Income tax, if applicable based on annual income, is the only statutory deduction. Check rrcjaipur.in for the exact stipend breakdown for your chosen trade.

NWR operates across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Selected apprentices are typically posted at railway workshops, depots, or maintenance yards in these regions. The apprenticeship duration is usually 1–2 years depending on the trade (as per the Apprentices Act), after which you may be eligible for further skill-based recruitment or absorption if vacancies exist. Exact posting location will be notified after document verification.

OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation (upper age limit 27 years). SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation (upper age limit 29 years). PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation (upper age limit 34 years), regardless of category. These relaxations are added to the General limit of 24 years and are automatically applied if you self-declare your category correctly during registration.

No. Class 10 completion (pass or equivalent) must be in hand before the closing date, 6 November 2026. If your Class 10 exam results are declared before the closing date and you have a certificate or official pass confirmation, you are eligible to apply. If your exam is scheduled for November 2026 or later, you cannot apply in this round.

The notification does not detail a written test or interview. Selection is likely based on merit (Class 10 marks or equivalent), document verification, and medical fitness. Some trades may include a practical skill assessment or trade-based aptitude test at the time of interview. Check the detailed notification or contact RRC Jaipur at rrcjaipur.in for the exact selection stages and criteria.

Late applications are not accepted. The portal will close at the specified time on 6 November 2026, and no extensions are typically granted. Apply at least 2–3 days before the deadline to avoid last-minute server congestion or technical issues. If you miss this deadline, watch for the next recruitment notification from NWR in subsequent years.