West Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for 2865 Posts – Apply Online

Role :

Apprentice

Location :

pan india

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Important Dates

    EventDate
    Notification Release Date20th August 2025
    Online Application Start Date30th August 2025
    Online Application Last Date29th September 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
  • The official notification No. 01/2025 for the hiring of 2865 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the 2025–2026 season has been issued by the West Central Railway (WCR), Jabalpur. For a variety of trades in several divisions/units, such as Jabalpur, Bhopal, Kota, CRWS Bhopal, WRS Kota, and HQ Jabalpur, qualified applicants can apply online.

    Candidates with a 10th grade diploma and an ITI have a fantastic opportunity to begin their careers with Indian Railways.

    Description of the Job

    Apprenticeships in certain trades, including Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Plumber, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA), Mechanic, Wireman, Electronics Mechanic, Blacksmith (Foundryman), Turner, etc., will be offered to chosen candidates.

    Apprentices will receive their training at railway divisions and workshops.

    The Apprentices Act of 1961 and railroad regulations will govern the training term and stipend.

Vacancy Details – Total 2865 Posts

  • Jabalpur Division (JBP): 1136

  • Bhopal Division (BPL): 558

  • Kota Division: 865

  • CRWS Bhopal: 136

  • WRS Kota: 151

  • HQ Jabalpur: 19

(Category-wise & trade-wise details available in official notification)

Education Required:

Age Limit (as on 20.08.2025)
  • Minimum Age: 15 years

  • Maximum Age: 24 years

  • Age relaxation:

    • SC/ST: +5 years

    • OBC: +3 years

    • PwBD: +10 years

    • Ex-servicemen: as per Govt. rules

Educational Qualification
  • Candidate must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks.

  • Must hold ITI certificate in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.

  • Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.

Procedure for Selection

based on the merit list that was created using the ITI scores and the 10th grade.

Merit-based trade, division, and unit preparation will be done.

Verification of documents at the appropriate units.

Medical fitness is required.

Application Cost

Candidates who are general, OBC, or EWS must pay ₹141 (100 for the application and 41 for processing).

Women, PwBD, SC, and ST: ₹41 (processing fee only)

online payment method.

skills

    • Basic technical knowledge in relevant trade.

    • Practical skills in workshop/lab work.

    • Ability to learn and adapt to railway working environment.

    • For ITI trades: practical knowledge of tools & machinery.


    Training & Stipend
    • Training as per Apprenticeship Act.

    • Stipend will be paid as per Government rules.

    • No hostel facility – candidates must arrange their own accommodation.

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