Indian Railways Announces 2865 Apprentice Vacancies for 10th Pass + ITI Holders
West Central Railway has released a substantial recruitment notification for 2865 Act Apprentice slots, offering a great opportunity for candidates with a 10th pass and ITI qualification.
A key highlight of this recruitment is that the selection process is purely merit-based, calculated on marks from both 10th and ITI, meaning there will be no written examination.
Key Information Table:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025 (Act Apprentice) |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, West Central Railway (WCR) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2865 |
| Salary / Pay | Stipend will be paid as per extant rules during the training period. |
| Last Date | 29/09/2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | wcr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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Vacancy Details
The unit-wise breakdown of the 2865 apprentice vacancies is as follows:
- JBP Division: 1136
- BPL Division: 558
- KOTA Division: 865
- CRWS BPL: 136
- WRS KOTA: 151
- HQ/JBP: 19
- Total: 2865
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 30/08/2025
- Application Last Date: 29/09/2025 (at 23:59 hrs)
Application Fees
- For all candidates (except those mentioned below): Rs. 141/- (Rs. 100/- Application Fee + Rs. 41/- Processing Fee)
- For SC/ST, PwBD, and Women candidates: Rs. 41/- (Processing Fee only)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
(as on 20/08/2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBDs): 10 years (13 years for OBC, 15 years for SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to an additional 10 years, as per rules.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
- Candidates must also possess the National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade, issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared for all eligible candidates. The merit list will be calculated based on the average of the percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in both the 10th class examination and their ITI/Trade qualification. There will be no written test or viva.
How to Apply
- Visit the official West Central Railway website: wcr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Navigate through the following path: About us -> Recruitment -> Railway Recruitment Cell -> Engagement of Act Apprentices -> Engagement of Act Apprentices for 2025-26.
- Click on the link for filling the ONLINE application and carefully fill in your personal details and bio-data.
- Upload legible scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates (10th marksheet, ITI certificate, community certificate, etc.).
- Pay the applicable Application and Processing Fee through the online payment gateway.
- After successful payment, save and print the e-receipt and the final application form for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online: | Direct Link |
| Official Notification: | Download PDF |
| Official Website: | wcr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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