West Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 2865 Training Slots
Posted on: August 21, 2025West Central Railway (WCR) invites Online applications from eligible Indian nationals for engagement as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for training in designated trades across various Units/Workshops for 2865 slots for the year 2025-2026. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits, are encouraged to apply online by 29th September 2025. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared from 10th class and ITI/Trade marks.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Unit | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBP Division | 457 | 172 | 85 | 307 | 115 | 1136 |
| BPL Division | 226 | 83 | 42 | 151 | 56 | 558 |
| KOTA Division | 346 | 131 | 66 | 234 | 88 | 865 |
| CRWS BPL | 54 | 20 | 10 | 38 | 14 | 136 |
| WRS KOTA | 59 | 24 | 11 | 43 | 14 | 151 |
| HQ/JBP | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 19 |
| Total | 1150 | 433 | 215 | 778 | 289 | 2865 |
Eligibility Criteria for Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Act Apprentice (Blacksmith – Foundryman) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Blacksmith (Foundryman) trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Electrician) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Electrician trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Electronics Mechanic trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Fitter) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Fitter trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Machinist) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Machinist trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Mechanic – Refrigeration & Air Condition) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air Condition) trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Mechanic – Motor Vehicle) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Plumber) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Plumber trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Turner) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Turner trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Welder – Gas and Electric) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Welder (Gas and Electric) trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Act Apprentice (Wireman) | Passed 10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (no rounding off) and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Wireman trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
Important Dates
- Application Begin: August 30, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: September 29, 2025 (23:59 hrs)
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 (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC)
- Ex-Servicemen: Additional 10 years (service rendered in Defence Forces + 3 years, subject to a minimum of 6 months continuous service).
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 141 (Rs. 100 Application Fee + Rs. 41 Processing Fee)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Rs. 41 (Processing Fee only)
- Application Mode: Online Only
Stipend
- As per the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the designated trade.
Selection Process
- Merit List: Based on average marks in 10th class (or equivalent) and ITI/Trade marks.
- Document Verification: Conducted by the respective division/unit.
- Tie-Breaker: Preference to older candidates; if dates of birth are the same, preference to earlier matriculation passers.
- Final Merit List: Prepared trade-wise, division/unit-wise and community-wise.
- Waiting List: Candidates from other divisions/units may be allotted in case of shortfalls.
How to Apply for Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025
- Go to the official WCR website at https://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Navigate: Regarding us → Recruitment → Railway Recruitment Cell → Act Trainees engagement → Act for 2025-26 Act Trainees engagement.
- Read the full notification and confirm the eligibility.
- Click on the “Apply now” link to start the online application process.
- Personal details/Fill the bio-data accurately, ensure the name, father’s name and date of birth. Ensure the 10th certificate.
- Upload JPG Documents (50-200 KB): Photo, Signature, 10th and ITI Certificate/Mark Sheet and Category/PWBD Certificate if applied.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Review the application and submit.
- Take a printout of the application for document verification.
FAQs
West Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has released 2865 training positions in different trades. Eligible candidates can apply for the same on the official website. These recruited staff provide a great scope to candidates to receive training and enhance their career opportunities in the railway field.
Candidates should clear class 10th with 50% marks and hold ITI certificate in the concerned business from a recognized authority. Also, aspirants should fulfill the mandatory age limitation according to the official notice. It is recommended to go through the comprehensive eligibility criteria before applying.
The candidates should go to the West Central Railway official website and fill in the online application form. They must give correct information, upload documents and submit the application fee when introduced. One must fill in the form before the deadline to prevent rejection.
Important Links for Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here (Link Activate on 30/08/2025) |
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