The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of the West Central Railway (WCR), Jabalpur, has announced a major recruitment drive for 2,865 Apprentice positions for the 2025–26 session. This presents a significant opportunity for candidates who have passed Class 10 and hold an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate to receive training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The selection is based purely on merit, without a written test or interview, making it a competitive yet straightforward process.
Key dates to remember
- Notification release: August 20, 2025
- Online application begins: August 30, 2025
- Application deadline: September 29, 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Last date for fee payment: September 29, 2025
- Merit list: To be announced
- Document verification/Medical examination: To be announced
Vacancy breakdown
The 2,865 apprentice positions are distributed across various WCR divisions and units, including Jabalpur, Bhopal, Kota, CRWS BPL, WRS Kota, and Headquarters/JBP.
Eligibility criteria
As of August 20, 2025, candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and hold a relevant NTC/SCVT ITI certificate. The age limit is 15 to 24 years, with relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) candidates.
Application process
Applications are accepted exclusively online via the official WCR website, wcr.indianrailways.gov.in. The process involves registration, filling out the application form with personal and educational details, uploading required documents (photograph, signature, certificates), and paying the application fee online. The fee is ₹141 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹41 for SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates. After reviewing, candidates submit the form and should print the confirmation page.
Selection procedure
Selection is based solely on merit, calculated from the average marks in Class 10 and ITI exams. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and a medical fitness test.
Stipend and absorption
Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹7,700 to ₹8,050. Completion of the apprenticeship does not guarantee employment with Indian Railways.
Important instructions
Candidates should regularly check the official WCR website for updates. Changes to assigned divisions, units, or trades are not permitted, and no TA/DA will be provided for document verification.
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