RRC SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 904 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Cell, South Western Railway (RRC SWR),
Hubballi has released a notification
(Advt. No. SWR/RRC/Act Appr/01/2025) announcing 904 Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
The vacancies are spread across various trades and divisions within SWR, such as Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Carriage Repair Workshop, Hubballi
Educational Qualification & Trades
Essential: Class 10 (SSC) pass with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.
ITI Apprentices: Must hold an NCVT/SCVT trade certificate in the applied trade (e.g., Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter).
All candidates must meet both Class 10 and ITI criteria (ITI except for Non-ITI fresher roles)
Age Limit (as on Aug 13, 2025)
Minimum: 15 years
Maximum: 24 years
Relaxations:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC: +3 years
PwBD: +10 years
Ex‑servicemen: as per rules
Important Dates
Notification Released: 11 July 2025
Application Window:
14 July – 13 August 2025 (11:59 PM)
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/Women/PwBD: No fee
Payment made via debit/credit card or net banking
Selection Process
Fully merit-based, determined by the average marks of Matriculation and ITI (minimum 50% each).
No written exam or interview; ties are broken by age and the date of passing 10th
.
Shortlisted candidates undergo document
verification and a medical fitness test as per Indian Railways norms
Training & Stipend
Duration: 1 year
Stipend per trade guided by Railway Board/Apprentices Act standards.
No provision of hostel accommodation; candidates must manage living arrangements themselves
How to Apply
Visit the official RRC SWR portal at rrchubli.in.
Register with a valid email and mobile number.
Choose your trade category and fill in personal, educational, and category details.
Upload scanned documents: Class 10 & ITI certificates, category/PwBD, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form within the window (by 13 August 2025 at 11:59 PM).
Save or print the acknowledgment/registration number for future reference
Final Summary
This RRC SWR recruitment offers 904 apprenticeship slots in key technical trades across Karnataka. It provides a straightforward merit-based selection, suitable for young aspirants aged 15–24 with the required educational background. With no exams or interviews, ₹100 application fee waiver for reserved categories, and a full year of industrial training, it’s an excellent entry point into Indian Railways careers.
Apply online between 14 July and 13 August 2025.
Prepare your academic documents and ITI certificates to secure your place on the merit list