RRC South Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 904 Vacancies

RRC South Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment : The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Western Railway (SWR), has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment 2025 notification under Advertisement No. SWR/RRC/Act Appr/01/2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 904 apprenticeship vacancies across key divisions and workshops in Karnataka. Here’s everything you need to know to apply:

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📌RRC South Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification Overview

Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Western Railway
Post Name: Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 904
Training Period: 1 year (as per the Apprentices Act, 1961)
Application Mode: Online only
Official Website: www.rrchubli.in
Notification PDF: Download Here

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📅 Key Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	11 July 2025
Apply Online Start	14 July 2025
Last Date to Apply	13 August 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
Merit List Declaration	To be notified later

🎓RRC South Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

10th Pass with minimum 50% marks (aggregate) from a recognized board.
ITI Certificate in a relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Example Trades: Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Painter, PASAA.

Age Limit (as of 13 August 2025):

Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxations:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC: +3 years
PwBD: +10 years

💼RRC South Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Distribution

Total 904 vacancies are distributed across 5 units of South Western Railway:

Division/Workshop	Vacancies
Hubballi Division	237
Carriage Repair Workshop, Hubballi	217
Bengaluru Division	230
Mysuru Division	177
Central Workshop, Mysuru	43

Trade-Wise Highlights:

Hubballi Division: Fitter (101), Electrician (76), PASAA (39).
Carriage Workshop, Hubballi: Welder (32), Fitter (97), Painter (15).
Mysuru Division: PASAA (70), Fitter (60).
Detailed breakdowns are in the official notification.

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💵RRC South Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Application Fee

General/OBC: ₹100 (non-refundable)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)

📝 How to Apply Online

Visit the official portal: www.rrchubli.in.
Click “Apply Online” under RRC Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
Register with a valid email and mobile number.
Fill in personal, educational, and trade details.
Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
Pay the fee (if applicable).
Submit and save the Registration ID for future reference.

⚖️RRC South Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Selection Process

Merit-Based Selection: No written exam or interview.
Merit Calculation:

Average % = (10th marks + ITI marks) ÷ 2

Tie-Breaker Rules:

Older candidate preferred.

If same age, candidate with earlier 10th pass date.

Post-Selection: Document verification and medical fitness test.

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⚠️ Key Instructions

Reservation: Vacancies follow central government reservation rules.
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act, 1961 (details in notification).
Accommodation: No hostel facilities; candidates self-arrange lodging.
Document Accuracy: Ensure 10th and ITI marks match uploaded certificates.
Corrections: No edits allowed after submission.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is there an exam for RRC SWR Apprentice 2025?
A: No. Selection is purely merit-based using 10th and ITI marks.

Q2: Can final-year ITI students apply?
A: Only candidates with a final ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) are eligible.

Q3: How are vacancies allocated?
A: Vacancies are unit-specific and trade-specific. Candidates must apply for preferred units during registration.

Q4: What after training completion?
A: Apprenticeship does not guarantee a job in railways. Candidates are released post-training.

Q5: Where to check the merit list?
A: The merit list will be published on www.rrchubli.in.

▶️ Next Steps

Download the Notification: RRC SWR Apprentice 2025 PDF
Prepare Documents: 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, photo, signature, caste certificate (if applicable).
Apply Online (14 July onwards): RRC SWR Application Portal

Don’t miss this chance to train with Indian Railways! Share this article with eligible candidates. For queries, use RRC’s official contact details in the notification.