RRC WCR apprentice recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), West Central Railway (WCR), has officially released the notification for the engagement of 2865 apprentices for the 2025–26 session. The recruitment is being conducted under Notification No. 01/2025 as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.Eligible candidates can submit their applications online for various trade apprentice positions across multiple units and divisions of WCR. The application window will remain open from August 30, 2025, to September 29, 2025. Selection will be made based on a merit list derived from marks secured in 10th standard and ITI.Recruitment covers multiple divisions and unitsThe 2865 apprenticeship positions are distributed across five key units of the West Central Railway. The division-wise vacancy allocation is as follows:
Candidates will be engaged in various trades depending on availability and merit, subject to verification of documents and medical fitness.Eligibility criteria for applicantsTo be eligible for the RRC WCR apprentice recruitment 2025, applicants must meet the following conditions:Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 15 years old and not older than 24 years as on August 20, 2025. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per Government rules.Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed the 10th standard with a minimum of 50% marks under the 10+2 examination system. In addition, a recognised ITI certificate in the relevant trade (approved by NCVT or SCVT) is required.Application fee detailsThe application fee structure is as follows:• General/OBC/EWS: Rs 141• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Rs 41• Payment Mode: Online onlySelection process based on meritThe selection process does not involve any written examination or interview. A merit list will be prepared based on the average of marks obtained in the 10th standard and ITI. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, followed by a medical fitness test.Important dates for RRC WCR apprentice recruitment 2025• Start of online application: August 30, 2025• Last date to apply online: September 29, 2025• Merit list and document verification: To be notified later
How to apply online for RRC WCR apprentice recruitment 2025
Candidates interested in applying for the apprentice posts can follow these five steps:1. Visit the official website: Go to https://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/ and navigate to the ‘Apprentice Recruitment’ section.2. Register as a new user: Click on the ‘New Registration’ link and enter your basic details to generate login credentials.3. Fill in the application form: Log in using your registration ID and password, then fill out the complete application form with personal, academic, and trade details.4. Upload required documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, and caste/disability certificate (if applicable).5. Pay the application fee and submit: Make the payment through the online gateway, review the form, and submit it. Save a copy of the final submission for future reference.• Direct link to read the RRC WCR apprentice recruitment 2025 notification• Direct link to apply online for 2865 RRC WCR apprentice vacancies under 2025 notificationOfficial website for updatesCandidates are advised to regularly visit the official website of WCR – https://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/ – for updates regarding the merit list, document verification schedule, and other announcements related to the recruitment.TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.
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