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Railway Recruitment Cell, West Central Railway has released the Notification No. 01/2025 for the engagement of 2865 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates can apply online from 30 August 2025 to 29 September 2025. The recruitment is for various trades across Jabalpur, Bhopal, Kota Divisions and other units. Selection will be based on merit of 10th + ITI marks. No written exam will be conducted.
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West Central Railway Apprentice 2025: Vacancy Details
Important Date
- Application Start: 30 August 2025
- Last Date : 29 September 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Last Date of Fee: Document Verification: To be notified later
- Correction Date: Admit Card / Exam Date: No written exam; merit-based selection
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 Years
- OBC: +3 Years
- PwBD: +10 Years (SC/ST: +15, OBC: +13)
- Ex-Servicemen: +10 Years (plus service rendered)
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹141/- (₹100 + ₹41 Processing Fee)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹41/- (Processing Fee only)
Qualification
- 10th Class Pass (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off)
- ITI Certificate in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT
- Candidates must have passed both qualifications before notification date
- Appearing or result awaited candidates are not eligible
West Central Railway Apprentice 2025: Full Eligibility
West Central Railway Apprentice Eligibility 2025 requires candidates to have passed 10th Class with minimum 50% marks (under 10+2 system) and possess a valid ITI Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. The age must be between 15 to 24 years as on 20 August 2025. Reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are eligible for age relaxation. Candidates must also be medically fit and provide all required certificates in the prescribed format during Document Verification.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10th Class Pass with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) + ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years as on 20/08/2025 |
| Age Relaxation |
SC/ST: +5 years OBC: +3 years PwBD: +10 years (SC/ST: +15, OBC: +13) Ex-Servicemen: +10 years + service rendered |
| PwBD Eligibility | Minimum 40% disability; trade-wise suitability as per notification |
| Medical Fitness | Must produce certificate from Govt. Gazetted Doctor (Annexure F format) |
| Reservation Certificates | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ExSM certificates in Central Govt format required at DV |
| Other Conditions | Candidate must have passed required qualifications before notification date; appearing/result awaited candidates not eligible |
West Central Railway Apprentice 2025: Salary
West Central Railway Apprentice Salary 2025 will be paid as a monthly stipend during the training period, as per the rules of the Apprentices Act, 1961. The stipend amount varies depending on the trade and duration of training. No hostel accommodation will be provided and selected candidates must make their own arrangements.
| Training Period | Stipend |
|---|---|
| As per designated trade | Paid monthly as per Apprentices Act, 1961 |
- No hostel facility will be provided during training.
- Candidates must arrange their own accommodation.
- Training duration depends on the trade selected.
- Stipend amount is governed by central apprenticeship rules.
- No employment guarantee after training completion.
West Central Railway Apprentice 2025: Selection Process
West Central Railway Apprentice Selection 2025 will be based on a merit list prepared from the average of 10th class and ITI marks. There is no written exam. Final selection will be done after Document Verification and Medical Fitness check. Trade-wise and division-wise merit lists will be published.
- Step 1: Online application submission
- Step 2: Preparation of merit list based on 10th + ITI marks
- Step 3: Trade-wise, Division-wise, Category-wise merit ranking
- Step 4: Call for Document Verification at respective unit/division
- Step 5: Submission of original certificates and identity proof
- Step 6: Medical Fitness Certificate verification (Annexure F format)
- Step 7: Final selection and engagement as apprentice
West Central Railway Apprentice 2025: Exam Pattern
West Central Railway Apprentice Exam Pattern 2025 is based on a merit list and does not include any written examination. The merit is calculated from the average of marks obtained in 10th class and ITI. Final selection is done after Document Verification and Medical Fitness. Candidates are advised to ensure accuracy in their academic records as it directly impacts their merit ranking.
| Stage | Mode | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Merit List Preparation | Offline (No Exam) | Average of 10th + ITI marks |
| Document Verification | Physical | Original certificates required |
| Medical Fitness | Offline | Certificate from Govt. Gazetted Doctor (Annexure F) |
- No written test will be conducted for selection.
- Merit list is purely based on academic scores.
- Tie-breaker rules include age and date of passing 10th.
- Document Verification is mandatory for final selection.
- Medical Certificate must be in prescribed format (Annexure F).
West Central Railway Apprentice 2025: Post / Category Wise Vacancy
West Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025 includes a total of 2865 posts across multiple trades and divisions such as Jabalpur, Bhopal, Kota, CRWS Bhopal, WRS Kota and HQ Jabalpur. The vacancies are distributed among categories like UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and also include slots for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen. Candidates must select their trade and division carefully during application as merit lists will be prepared accordingly.
| Division/Unit | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabalpur (JBP) | 457 | 172 | 85 | 307 | 115 | 1136 |
| Bhopal (BPL) | 226 | 83 | 42 | 151 | 56 | 558 |
| Kota (KOTA) | 346 | 131 | 66 | 234 | 88 | 865 |
| CRWS Bhopal | 54 | 20 | 10 | 38 | 14 | 136 |
| WRS Kota | 59 | 24 | 11 | 43 | 14 | 151 |
| HQ Jabalpur | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 19 |
| Total | 1150 | 433 | 215 | 778 | 289 | 2865 |
West Central Railway Apprentice 2025: How To Apply
West Central Railway Apprentice Online Form 2025 can be submitted through the official website from 30 August to 29 September 2025. Candidates must fill in their personal details, upload scanned documents and pay the application fee online. It is mandatory to keep a printout of the application for Document Verification. Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
- Step 1: Visit the official website – www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Step 2: Go to: About Us → Recruitment → Railway Recruitment Cell → Engagement of Act Apprentices
- Step 3: Click on the link for online application and register with your email and mobile number
- Step 4: Fill in your personal details and educational qualifications carefully
- Step 5: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate and category certificates
- Step 6: Pay the application fee online using available payment options
- Step 7: Submit the form and take a printout of the application for future reference
- Step 8: Keep checking your email and SMS for updates regarding Document Verification
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Railway All Vacancy 2025 | Click Here |
| Apprentice Jobs 2025 | Click Here |