RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway, Mumbai. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 5349 Apprentice vacancies under Advt. No. RRC/WR/04/2025 for the training year 2025–26.

The official notification for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 was released on 19 February 2026, and the online application process started on 21 February 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online application forms until 23 March 2026 through the official website rrc-wr.com.

This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for candidates who have completed 10th class and ITI in relevant trades and want to gain practical training under the Indian Railways. Selection for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be done purely on the basis of merit prepared from the marks obtained in the 10th class and ITI.

Candidates are advised to read all eligibility conditions, age limits, and application details carefully before applying for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

The RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is one of the major railway apprenticeship recruitments for candidates seeking technical training opportunities.

Important Dates

Candidates should complete their application for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 before the last date.

Application Fee

The application fee for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Vacancy Details

Candidates applying for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must have completed 10th class with at least 50% marks along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.

Educational Qualification

To apply for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Passed 10th class (Matriculation) with at least 50% marks from a recognized board
• Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT
• Candidates must have the required technical qualifications as specified in the official notification

Applicants without ITI in the related trade will not be eligible for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Age Limit

The age limit for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be calculated as on 23 March 2026.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules:

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwD Candidates: 10 Years

Selection Process

The selection process for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will include the following stages:

1. Merit List Based on 10th and ITI Marks
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

No written examination will be conducted for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations.

Merit List Preparation

The merit list for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be prepared by calculating the average of:

• Marks obtained in 10th class
• Marks obtained in ITI trade

Candidates with higher merit scores will be shortlisted for the document verification stage.

How to Apply Online

Candidates can apply for RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website rrc-wr.com
2. Go to the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 section
3. Click on the Apply Online link
4. Register using your email ID and mobile number
5. Fill in the online application form carefully
6. Upload required documents such as photograph and signature
7. Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
8. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page

Candidates should keep a printed copy of the application form for future reference.

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