RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,008 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur has released the revised Engagement of Apprentices Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) for Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the training year 2026-27. The notice states 2,008 apprentice slots, though the unit-wise tables in the same notice add up to 2,234 (explained below). Candidates who have passed Class 10 with minimum 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the notified trade can apply. Online applications started on 23 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 22 November 2026 (till 11:59 PM). There is no written exam and no interview — selection is purely on a merit list. This guide covers the RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 apply online last date, eligibility, fee, merit list and unit-wise vacancy. All details below are from the official notification. Candidates tracking other railway apprentice recruitments can also read our RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 guide.

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important warning. This revised notice of 21 October 2026 replaces the earlier notice of 30 September 2026, under which applications ran from 7 October to 6 November 2026. RRC Jaipur cancelled the earlier notice after a partial change in the requisition. Any page still showing 6 November 2026 as the last date is wrong — the correct last date is 22 November 2026.

RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 apply online last date is 22 November 2026, which is also the cut-off date for the age limit. Apply well before the closing time, because the portal may slow down on the last day.

RRC NWR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Unit-Wise Details

The notice states 2,008 slots in its opening paragraph, but the unit-wise tables printed in the same notice add up to 2,234. The notice also says the slots are provisional and liable to increase or decrease. We are giving both figures exactly as the notice prints them, so candidates are not misled by either number alone. The full unit-wise break-up from the notice tables is:

Choose only one unit. A candidate can apply for only one Division or Unit. If a candidate submits applications for more than one unit, all of the applications will be rejected. Merit lists are prepared separately for each Division or Unit, trade and community — there is no centralised merit list.

RRC NWR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. The candidate must have completed 15 years of age and must not have completed 24 years of age as on 22 November 2026. Age relaxation is available: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) get 10 years, and Ex-servicemen get up to 10 years additional relaxation (service rendered plus 3 years, with a minimum of 6 months service at a stretch).

Common conditions. (1) The candidate must have passed Class 10 (10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, with no rounding off, from a recognised Board. (2) The candidate must also hold a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. (3) Both conditions must be satisfied — Class 10 alone or ITI alone is not enough.

Post-wise qualification. The trade-wise list of notified trades is given in the official notice. Candidates must hold the National Trade Certificate in the trade they apply for; applying in a trade for which the candidate does not hold the certificate will lead to rejection at Document Verification.

Who can apply. Indian nationals who meet the Class 10 and ITI conditions and the age limit as on 22 November 2026 can apply. Candidates must choose a single unit at the time of application and cannot change it later.

RRC NWR Apprentice Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the payment gateway on the application portal. Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. Candidates who are exempt from the fee should not pay anything — the portal will not ask for payment from them.

How to Apply for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official portal rrcjaipur.in and open the Act Apprentice application link for Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA).
2. Register with your 12-digit Aadhaar number and other basic details. A registration number will be issued — note it down and preserve it, because it is needed for all later stages.
3. Log in with the registration number and fill in personal, educational and ITI details carefully.
4. Choose only one unit (Division or Workshop) from the list of 8 units. This choice cannot be changed later.
5. Upload a colour photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB) and signature (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–30 KB) in the prescribed sizes.
6. Pay the application fee online if applicable (Rs 100; Nil for SC/ST, PwBD and Women candidates).
7. Submit the form before 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM and take a printout of the submitted application for your records.
8. If you face any problem, contact the helpline between 10 AM and 5 PM on working days (available from 23 October 2026).

One application only. A candidate must submit only one application for one unit. Multiple applications will lead to all applications being rejected, even if the fee has been paid for each.

RRC NWR Apprentice Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Merit list. There is no written examination and no interview. The merit list is prepared on the simple average of the percentage of marks in matriculation (minimum 50%) and the ITI marks in the trade. In case of a tie, the older candidate is placed higher, and if the tie still remains, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is placed higher.

Stage 2 – Document Verification. Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification in the Division or Unit they opted for. Original certificates, including the Class 10 marksheet and the ITI National Trade Certificate, must be produced.

Stage 3 – Medical Examination. Candidates who clear Document Verification must pass a medical examination in the opted Division or Unit before final engagement as Act Apprentices.

RRC NWR Apprentice Stipend 2026

The notice states that the training period and stipend will be as per extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board. The notice publishes no stipend figure, so no monthly amount is stated here. Apprenticeship is under the Apprentices Act 1961, and the training gives no right to employment in the Railways afterwards. Candidates should check rrcjaipur.in for any later update on the stipend.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The notice states 2,008 slots in its opening paragraph, but the unit-wise tables in the same notice add up to 2,234 (Ajmer 488, Bikaner 482, Jaipur 549, Jodhpur 445 and workshops 270). The notice also says the slots are provisional and liable to increase or decrease, so treat both figures with that caveat.

What is the last date to apply for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 22 November 2026 till 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 23 October 2026. Do not trust pages showing 6 November 2026 — that was the last date of the earlier notice of 30 September 2026, which RRC Jaipur cancelled.

What is the eligibility for RRC NWR Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must have passed Class 10 (10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, with no rounding off, from a recognised Board, and must hold a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. Both conditions are compulsory.

What is the age limit for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have completed 15 years and must not have completed 24 years of age as on 22 November 2026. Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD and up to 10 years for Ex-servicemen.

What is the application fee for RRC NWR Apprentice 2026?

The fee is Rs 100 for all candidates except SC/ST, PwBD and Women candidates, who pay nothing. The fee is non-refundable and is paid online through the payment gateway, and any transaction charges are borne by the candidate.

Is there any written exam in RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No, there is no written exam and no interview. Selection is on a merit list prepared from the simple average of the matriculation percentage (minimum 50%) and the ITI marks in the trade, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.

How can I apply for RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Apply online only at rrcjaipur.in between 23 October and 22 November 2026. Register with your 12-digit Aadhaar number, preserve the registration number issued to you, choose one unit, upload your photo (20-70 KB) and signature (20-30 KB) and pay the fee if applicable.

Can I apply for more than one unit in RRC NWR Apprentice 2026?

No. A candidate can apply for only one Division or Unit. If a candidate submits applications for more than one unit, all of the applications will be rejected. Merit lists are prepared separately for each Division or Unit, trade and community.

What is the stipend for RRC NWR Apprentice 2026?

The notice does not publish any stipend figure. It only says the training period and stipend will be as per extant rules and directives. The apprenticeship is under the Apprentices Act 1961 and gives no right to a railway job afterwards.

Which units can I choose in RRC NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

There are 8 units: DRM Offices at Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur, BTC Carriage Ajmer, BTC LOCO Ajmer, Carriage Works Shop Bikaner and Carriage Works Shop Jodhpur. You must choose only one of these units in your application.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Engagement of Apprentices Notice No. 04/2026 (NWR/AA) on rrcjaipur.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, covering SSC, Railways, Banking, Teaching and state recruitment updates. Every article he publishes is checked against the official notification PDF before it goes live.

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