Western Railway has invited applications for recruitment to 2865 Apprentice posts. The application process will commence on August 30, 2025, and continue until September 29, 2025. Selection will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates in their 10th and 12th standard examinations. The minimum qualification is 10th/12th pass and an ITI certificate.
New Delhi: Western Railway has announced the commencement of the application process for 2865 Apprentice posts starting from August 30, 2025, and continuing until September 29, 2025. The selection will be purely based on the merit list prepared from the marks obtained by the candidates in their 10th and 12th standard examinations. The minimum qualification required is a 10th/12th pass and an ITI certificate recognized by NCVT/SCVT. Candidates should be between 15 and 24 years of age, while SC/ST/OBC/Divyang (Differently Abled) candidates will be given age relaxation as per government rules.
Number of Vacancies?
In this recruitment, candidates from various categories can apply for a total of 2865 posts. The category-wise distribution of posts is as follows:
- General Category: 1150 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 433 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 215 posts
- Other Backward Class (OBC): 778 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 289 posts
This recruitment will be for various trades, including opportunities in both technical and non-technical fields.
Age Limit and Relaxation?
The minimum age of the candidates has been set at 15 years and the maximum age at 24 years. However, relaxation has been provided for certain categories as per government rules:
- 5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates
- 3 years relaxation for OBC candidates
- 10 years relaxation for Divyang (Differently Abled) candidates
Thus, candidates above 24 years of age will not be able to apply due to the maximum age limit.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification for the candidates for this recruitment is as follows:
- Must have passed the 10th and 12th standard examinations from a recognized board with at least 50% marks.
- An ITI Certificate (from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institution) is mandatory.
This qualification ensures that the candidate is proficient in both technical knowledge and academic foundation.
Selection Process?
There will be no written examination in this recruitment by Western Railway. Candidates will be selected entirely based on the marks obtained in their 10th and 12th standard examinations.
- A merit list will be prepared.
- Candidates will be selected for the Apprentice posts based on merit.
This process is likely to provide candidates with quick results and will make the recruitment process more transparent.
Application Fee?
Candidates will also have to pay a fee during the application process:
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹100 application fee + ₹41 processing fee
- SC/ST candidates: Exempt from application fee, but ₹41 processing fee is mandatory
This fee is taken to ensure the candidate's eligibility and to facilitate the recruitment process.
Essential Documents Required
Candidates must keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Passport size photograph
- 10th standard certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- ITI Certificate
The authenticity of all documents will be verified during the selection process.
Application Process
To apply, candidates must visit the official website. The entire process will be online. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment, as there may be difficulties in applying due to heavy traffic and technical issues on the website in the final days.
