Western Railway has released a notification for the engagement of 5066 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2024-25. This recruitment offers opportunities in multiple trades across various divisions and workshops of Western Railways. Candidates from all over India can apply for this apprenticeship program.
Important Dates:
Event
Date
Opening Date
23rd September 2024 (11:00 AM)
Closing Date
22nd October 2024 (5:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit (as on 22nd October 2024):
Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Age Relaxation
General
15 years
24 years
–
SC/ST
15 years
24 years
5 years
OBC
15 years
24 years
3 years
PWD
15 years
24 years
10 years
Ex-servicemen
15 years
24 years
Up to 10 years (based on service)
Educational Qualification:
Qualification
Requirement
10th Standard (Matriculation)
Must have passed with minimum 50% marks
ITI Certificate
Must have a valid ITI Certificate in the relevant trade, affiliated with NCVT/SCVT
Application Fee:
General/OBC: Rs. 100/-
SC/ST/PWD/Women: No fee required
Trade-wise Available Positions:
Sr. No
Trade
ITI Trade Name
1
Fitter
Fitter
2
Welder
Welder
3
Electrician
Electrician
4
Electronics Mechanic
Electronics Mechanic
5
Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel)
6
Machinist
Machinist
7
Carpenter
Carpenter
8
Painter (General)
Painter (General)
9
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
10
Plumber
Plumber
For a complete list of trades, refer to the official notification.
Division-Wise Apprentice Slots:
Division/Workshop
Total Slots
General
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
BCT Division
971
387
146
72
264
102
BRC Division
599
249
86
43
163
58
ADI Division
923
373
136
70
251
93
RTM Division
558
226
82
41
151
58
PL Workshop
634
256
95
48
171
64
Other Divisions
1381
–
–
–
–
–
Total
5066
–
–
–
–
–
Selection Process:
Merit-Based Selection: The selection of candidates will be based on the average percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation (with minimum 50% marks) and ITI examination.
In case of tie in merit:
The candidate with older age will be preferred.
If age is also the same, candidates who passed the Matriculation exam earlier will be given preference.
No written test or interview will be conducted.
Stipend and Training Period:
Training Period: The selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for a period of 1 year.
Stipend: Apprentices will be paid a stipend as per the rules and regulations of the respective State Governments.
Application Procedure:
Candidates must apply online by following these steps:
