North Western Railway announces apprentice openings for over two thousand seats

North Western Railway has opened applications to fill 2008 apprentice positions across the organization. Job seekers can submit their forms online through the official portal at rrcjaipur.in.

Important Dates

The online registration window opens on October 7, and candidates must submit their applications by November 6. Applicants must fall between 15 and 24 years of age as of the closing date.

Qualifications And Selection

Applicants need a 10th-grade pass certificate under the 10+2 system with at least 50 percent marks in total, without any rounding off. Candidates must also hold a National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT in the specific trade. Officials will prepare the merit list using a simple average of marks scored in matriculation and the ITI trade examination.

Application Fees

The application fee is set at 100 rupees for all applicants. However, women, candidates from SC and ST communities, and persons with benchmark disabilities do not need to pay any fee.

Context

Apprentice programs in public railways provide structured practical training to help young workers build technical skills in various trades. Large-scale recruitment drives of this nature are a common pathway for technical diploma holders to gain practical industry experience in India's public sector.