Railway WCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), West Central Railway (WCR), Jabalpur has released a big notification regarding the recruitment of Apprentices for the year 2025-26. This time, a total of 2865 posts are vacant, it was said in the official notification.

In this article, I will tell you the complete details of the notification – qualifications, age limit, fees, selection procedure, important dates, and application process. You can read it carefully and apply.

RRC WCR Apprentice Notification 2025 – Important Details

✓ Recruitment Board Name: West Central Railway (WCR), Jabalpur

✓ Advertisement Number: 01/2025 (Act Apprentice)

✓ Post Name: Apprentice

✓ Total Vacancies: 2865

✓ Salary / Stipend: Rs. per month 8000/- (Stipend during training period)

✓ Notification Release Date: 20 August 2025

✓ Official Website: wcr.indianrailways.gov.in

Important Dates

✓ Notification Release: 20 August 2025

✓ Online Application Start: 20 August 2025

✓ Last Date: 29 September 2025 till 11:59 PM

✓ Exam / Next Steps: To be announced later

Age Limit

✓ Minimum Age: 15 years

✓ Maximum Age: 24 years (as on 20.08.2025)

✓ Age Relaxation under Reservation: As per Government Rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

Qualifications

✓ Candidate should have passed 10th class.

✓ ITI Certificate in relevant trade is mandatory.

Application Fee

✓ General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 141/-

✓ SC / ST / PWD / Women: Rs. 41/-

✓ Payment Mode: Online (through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking).

Vacancy Details

A total of 2865 posts are available in these recruitments in Apprentice Trades. There are posts in various trades (Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic, Welder, Computer Operator etc.). Full details trade wise can be found in the official notification.

Selection Process

✓ There will be no written test or interview in this recruitment. Selection will be done purely on merit basis.

✓ Merit list will be prepared on the basis of 10th class marks + ITI marks.

✓ Document verification will be done for those whose names appear in the merit list.

✓ Finally, the final seat will be confirmed only after passing the medical test.

How to Apply

✓ First, go to the website wcr.indianrailways.gov.in.

✓ On the home page, click on the link “RRC WCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Apply Online”.

✓ The application form should be filled completely.

✓ The required documents (photo, signature, certificates) should be uploaded.

✓ The application fee should be paid according to the category.

✓ Click the submit button and download/print a copy of the application.

Required Documents

✓ 10th Class Marks Memo

✓ ITI Certificate

✓ Caste / Reservation Certificate (if required)

✓ Aadhar Card / Any ID Proof

✓ Passport Size Photos

Benefits after joining the job

✓ Practical Training: Opportunity to work in an actual Railway Workshop.

✓ Stipend: Rs. 8000/- per month.

✓ Certificate: Government Approved Certificate will be given after completing Apprenticeship.

✓ Future Opportunities: Weightage will be given in RRC and other Railway Recruitments after completing Apprenticeship.

Who should apply?

✓ Those who have completed SSC + ITI

✓ Those who are preparing for a stable job in the railway sector

✓ Those who have a central government job dream