The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway (WR), Mumbai has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2026. Under Advertisement No. RRC/WR/04/2025, a total of 5,349 vacancies have been announced across various trades and workshops.
This is an exceptional opportunity for 10th-pass candidates with an ITI certificate to get trained in one of the world’s largest railway networks and secure a 20% preference in future Level-1 Railway permanent jobs.
Western Railway Apprentice 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | RRC/WR/04/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,349 Posts |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Selection Process | Merit List (No Exam) |
| Official Website | rrc-wr.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Notification Released | February 18, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | February 21, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | March 23, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Merit List Release | Expected April 2026 |
Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 5,349 slots are distributed across multiple technical trades. Here are the vacancies for the most popular trades:
- Fitter: 1,614 Posts
- Electrician: 1,217 Posts
- Welder (G&E): 705 Posts
- PASAA/COPA: 280 Posts
- Electronic Mechanic: 236 Posts
- Mechanic (Diesel): 207 Posts
- Painter (General): 190 Posts
- Carpenter: 184 Posts
- Refrigerator & AC Mechanic: 184 Posts
- Pipe Fitter: 176 Posts
- Plumber: 136 Posts
- Wireman: 126 Posts
- Draftsman (Civil): 87 Posts
Participating Divisions & Workshops
Candidates can apply for training in any one of the following units under Western Railway:
- Mumbai (BCT) Division
- Vadodara (BRC) Division
- Ahmedabad (ADI) Division
- Ratlam (RTM) Division
- Rajkot (RJT) Division
- Bhavnagar (BVP) Division
- Lower Parel (PL) Workshop
- Dahod (DHD) Workshop
- Pratapnagar (PRTN) Workshop
- Sabarmati (SBI) Signal Workshop
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Matriculation: Must have passed Class 10th (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Technical: Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
2. Age Limit (As of March 23, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years (Up to 29 years)
- OBC: 3 Years (Up to 27 years)
- PwBD: 10 Years (Up to 34 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Railway rules.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No Fee (Exempted)
- Payment must be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Selection Process (Merit-Based)
There is NO written exam or interview for this recruitment. Selection is entirely based on a merit list prepared using:
- 50% weightage to Matriculation (10th) marks.
- 50% weightage to ITI marks.
- Tie-Breaker: In case of a tie, the older candidate is preferred.
How to Apply Online for RRC WR Apprentice 2026
- Visit the official website: www.rrc-wr.com.
- Click on the link “Engagement of Apprentices – Notification No. RRC/WR/04/2025”.
- Click on “Click here to Apply Online”.
- Registration: Fill in your Name, Mobile Number, Email, and Aadhaar number to get your Registration ID.
- Application Form: Log in and enter your 10th marks, ITI marks, and choose your preferred division.
- Upload Documents: Scanned Photo, Signature, 10th Marksheet, and ITI Certificate.
- Payment: Pay the ₹100 fee (if applicable) and click submit.
- Print: Save the PDF of your application for the Document Verification (DV) stage.
Important Links
Why Apply? Apart from the skill training, candidates who complete this apprenticeship and receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) get a 20% quota in RRB Level-1 (Group D) recruitments and a relaxation in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).