NWR Act Apprentice 2026: 2,008 seats for ITI pass-outs, apply from October 23
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North Western Railway's revised notice of October 21, 2026 offers 2,008 Act Apprentice seats in Rajasthan; apply online from October 23 to November 22.
What Happened
The Railway Recruitment Cell of North Western Railway, based in Jaipur, has issued a revised notice for 2,008 Act Apprentice training seats across its units in Rajasthan, with online applications open from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, November 22, 2026. The revised notice, numbered 04/2026 and dated October 21, 2026, replaces an earlier version issued on October 1 that had been withdrawn after changes in the number of seats needed in some trades. Applicants need a Class 10 pass and an ITI certificate in the trade, and selection is by merit, without a written test.
Key Facts
- Seats: 2,008 Act Apprentice training seats in North Western Railway's divisions and workshops in Rajasthan.
- Notice: revised Notice No. 04/2026 dated October 21, 2026; the earlier notice of October 1, 2026 stands cancelled, according to reports of the revised notice.
- Application window: October 23, 2026 to November 22, 2026, 11:59 pm, online through the Railway Recruitment Cell Jaipur website.
- Basic eligibility: Class 10 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks, and a National Trade Certificate from NCVT or SCVT in the notified trade.
- Trades include: Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Diesel Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, and Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA).
- Selection: a merit list based on marks in Class 10 and the ITI, prepared unit-wise and trade-wise; where marks tie, the older candidate ranks higher.
- Old dates: articles that give an October 7 to November 6 application window refer to the cancelled notice.
Why It Matters
For young people who have finished an ITI course, an apprenticeship is often the first step from a classroom certificate to real work experience. Under the Apprentices Act, 1961, an apprentice trains on the job for a fixed period in an established workplace and is paid a stipend under the law during that time. A railway apprenticeship gives hands-on experience in large workshops, locomotive and coach sheds and electrical units, the kind of exposure that is hard to get in small private workshops.
It is important to be clear about what the seats are. An apprenticeship is training, not a job offer, and apprentices are not railway employees. What a candidate gains is a period of supervised work in a trade and a certificate of completion that shows employers real workshop experience, which counts in a labour market where many ITI graduates struggle to find their first position.
Because selection is by merit and not by an exam, the marks a candidate already has decide the outcome. That makes it important to apply in the correct trade, upload documents carefully and check that the marks entered match the certificates. The change in the notice also matters: anyone who applied or prepared under the October 1 notice should read the revised one, because the seat numbers in some trades have changed.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway, Jaipur |
| Seats | 2,008 Act Apprentice |
| Apply | October 23 to November 22, 2026, online |
| Who can apply | Class 10 with 50% marks plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the trade |
| Selection | Merit list from Class 10 and ITI marks, no written exam |
What to do next: read the revised notice on the Railway Recruitment Cell Jaipur's official website before applying, note the age limit and the trades and units listed there, keep scanned copies of your Class 10 marksheet, ITI certificate, caste or category certificate if any, and photograph ready, and apply well before November 22. Ignore anyone who asks for money to secure a seat; selection is by merit alone.
Impact
Short-term: ITI pass-outs across Rajasthan and other states can apply from October 23, and merit lists will follow after the window closes on November 22, 2026.
Long-term: Completed apprentices gain a completion certificate and practical skills that can help them when they apply for jobs in the railways or in industry.
Who is affected: ITI-trained young people with a Class 10 pass, especially in Rajasthan, the North Western Railway's divisions and workshops that will train them, and private employers who hire skilled tradespeople.
Key Takeaway
North Western Railway's revised notice of October 21, 2026 offers 2,008 Act Apprentice seats in Rajasthan for Class 10 and ITI pass candidates, with online applications open from October 23 to November 22 and selection by merit.
Questions and Answers
When can I apply for the NWR Act Apprentice recruitment 2026?
Online applications under the revised notice run from October 23, 2026 to November 22, 2026, until 11:59 pm. Dates of October 7 to November 6 belong to an earlier notice that was cancelled.
Who is eligible for the North Western Railway apprenticeship?
Candidates who have passed Class 10 or an equivalent exam with at least 50% aggregate marks and hold an ITI certificate from NCVT or SCVT in the trade they apply for. The age limit and other conditions are in the official notice.
Is there a written exam?
No. Candidates are ranked on a merit list built from their Class 10 and ITI marks, unit by unit and trade by trade, with the older candidate ranked higher in a tie.
Does an apprenticeship mean a railway job?
No. It is paid training for a fixed period, not employment. The certificate and workshop experience can help in later job applications, but there is no promise of a post.
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