RRC Western Railway Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5349 Posts

The RRC Western Railway Recruitment 2026 offers 5349 vacancies for Apprentice posts. Interested candidates can apply online from February 21, 2026, to March 23, 2026, at the RRC-WR website (rrc-wr.com).

Details for RRC Western Railway Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification & Experience:

• Applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th class) under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
• Applicants must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, affiliated to NCVT, as detailed below:
  • Fitter: ITI in Fitter
  • Welder: ITI in Welder
  • Turner: ITI in Turner
  • Machinist: ITI in Machinist
  • Carpenter: ITI in Carpenter
  • Painter (General): ITI in Painter (General)
  • Diesel Mechanic: ITI in Diesel Mechanic
  • Mechanic (Motor Vehicle): ITI in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
  • Programming & System Administration Assistant: ITI in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
  • Electrician: ITI in Electrician
  • Electronics Mechanic: ITI in Electronics Mechanic
  • Wireman: ITI in Wireman or Electrician
  • Mechanic Refrigeration & AC: ITI in Mechanic Refrigeration & AC
  • Pipe Fitter: ITI in Plumber or Pipe Fitter
  • Plumber: ITI in Plumber
  • Draftsman (Civil): ITI in Draftsman (Civil)
  • Stenographer: ITI in Stenography (English)
  • Forger and Heat Treater: ITI in Forger and Heat Treater
  • Machinist (Grinder): ITI in Turner or Machinist or Machinist (Grinder)

Age Limit:

• Applicants must be 15 years of age and must not have attained 24 years of age as on 23/03/2026.
• SC/ST Candidates: Upper age limit relaxed by 5 years.
• OBC Candidates: Upper age limit relaxed by 3 years.
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD): Upper age limit relaxed by 10 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: The upper age limit is relaxed by an additional 10 years for Ex-Servicemen,plus the length of military service rendered, and an additional 3 years, provided they have completed a minimum of 6 months continuous service in the Defence Forces.

Application Fee:

Selection Process:

• Merit list based on the average of the percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation (minimum aggregate of 50%) and the ITI examination, with equal weightage to both.
• In the event of two or more applicants securing the same marks, preference will be given to the older candidate. If the dates of birth are also identical, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier will be given priority.
• There will be no written test or viva.

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 21 February 2026
• Application End Date: 23 March 2026

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