Exciting Railway Recruitment Announcement: Apply for 2008 Apprentice Positions

The Railway Recruitment Cell in Jaipur has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2008 apprentice positions, opening applications from October 23 to November 22. Candidates need to have completed their 10th grade with ITI certification and meet age requirements. The selection will be based on educational qualifications without any exams or interviews. This opportunity spans various railway divisions, including Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur. Interested applicants can find detailed application steps and eligibility criteria in the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 22, 2026, 20:09 IST

Major Recruitment Drive for Railway Apprentices

In New Delhi, there is significant news for young individuals aspiring to work in the railway sector. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) in Jaipur has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for apprenticeship positions. Applications will be accepted starting Friday, October 23, with the deadline set for November 22. This recruitment initiative aims to fill 2008 training slots across various railway divisions and workshops for the 2026-27 session.

Educational Qualifications Required

Candidates interested in applying do not need a higher degree. To be eligible, applicants must have completed their 10th grade with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board and must also possess an ITI certification.

Age Limit for Applicants

The minimum age for candidates is set at 15 years, while the maximum age should not exceed 24 years. Relaxations in age will be provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories. The age will be calculated based on the application deadline of November 22.

Application Fee Details

Applications must be submitted online through the official railway website at rrcjaipur.in. Offline applications or submissions through any other means will not be accepted. All candidates, except those from SC/ST and PWD categories, are required to pay a fee of ₹100.

Selection Process Explained

Candidates will not need to participate in any examination or interview for selection. Instead, they will be shortlisted based on their educational qualifications, and a merit list will be created. Those whose names appear on the list will only need to undergo a document verification process.

Distribution of Positions Across Divisions

According to the notification released for this recruitment, the 2008 positions will be allocated across different railway divisions and factories in Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur. Specifically, there are over 400 positions in the Ajmer division, more than 420 in Bikaner, over 400 in Jaipur, and more than 600 in Jodhpur. Additionally, there are numerous vacancies in the Carriage Workshop Ajmer, Loco Workshop Ajmer, Signal Workshop Ajmer, and Jodhpur Carriage Workshop.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the RRC Jaipur official website at www.rrcjaipur.in.

2. Open the link for the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under notice number 04/2026.

3. Read the revised notification and check eligibility for the relevant trade.

4. Fill in your personal and educational details.

5. Upload the required documents in the specified format.

6. If applicable, pay the application fee.

7. Review your application carefully before submitting.

8. Finally, download the confirmation page for future reference.