RRC South Western Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 904 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Western Railway (SWR) has officially published a recruitment notification for the engagement of 904 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive provides an excellent opportunity for 10th pass and ITI qualified candidates to pursue career-building training in the Indian Railways.

Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply online only via the official portal – rrchubli.in. The last date to apply online is 13th August 2025.

RRC SWR Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Notification PDF – Download Here

The detailed notification for RRC SWR Apprentices Recruitment 2025 has been released on 11th July 2025. It contains essential information such as eligibility, age criteria, fee details, division-wise vacancy list, and selection process. Candidates must download and carefully read the official notification before proceeding with their application.

Vacancy Details – Division-Wise Breakdown

Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the Apprenticeship:

• The candidate must have passed 10th class or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• Additionally, candidates must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by the NCVT or SCVT (National/State Council for Vocational Training).

Important Dates to Remember

Age Limit (as on 13-08-2025)

Note: Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Govt. rules.

Application Fee

Mode of Payment:
Online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or BHIM UPI. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Salary and Training Details

• The Apprenticeship training period will be for one year as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• No salary/stipend has been mentioned, but the payment will be made as per the existing directives of the Railway Board.
• Hostel accommodation will not be provided. Selected candidates will need to arrange their own accommodation during the training period.

Selection Process

• There will be no written exam or interview.
• Selection of eligible applicants will be based on the merit list, prepared by taking the average percentage marks obtained in both 10th (with a minimum of 50%) and ITI.
• In case of a tie, the older candidate will be preferred.

✅ How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit the official website: (Link mention in footer)
2. Click on “Apprentice 2025 Apply Online” link.
3. Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, certificates, and ITI marksheet.
5. Pay the applicable application fee.
6. Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation for future use.

❓ FAQs – RRC SWR Apprentices Recruitment 2025

Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRC SWR Apprentices 2025?
Ans: 13 August 2025 till 11:59 PM.

Q2. How many total vacancies are there?
Ans: A total of 904 apprentice positions.

Q3. Is there any exam or interview for this recruitment?
Ans: No. Selection is based on merit list from 10th and ITI marks.

Q4. What is the minimum qualification?
Ans: 10th pass with 50% marks + ITI certificate in relevant trade.

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