Western Railway Apprentice Selection Process 2026
Candidates applying for the Western Railway Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. RRC/WR/04/2025) must note that there is no written examination or viva-voce for this recruitment. The selection is based entirely on the Merit List prepared by the Railway Recruitment Cell.
Mode of Selection
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | None (No Written Test, No Oral Test) |
| Basis of Selection | Based on marks they’ll announce merit list |
| Verification | Document Verification & Medical Fitness |
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Merit List Calculation Formula
The Railway Recruitment Cell Western Region prepares a merit list by taking the average of percentage marks obtained in:
- Class 10the should be passed with minimum 50 percent marks.
- Marks obtained in relevant trade in ITI, it should be NCVT approved.
The Formula:
Final Score = ( % Marks in 10th + % Marks in ITI ) / 2
Note: For 10th Class, total marks of ALL subjects mentioned in the marksheet will be considered, not just the ‘Best of Five’.
Tie-Breaking Rules
In case two candidates secure the exact same percentage in the merit calculation, the following rules apply:
- The older the candidate the higher priority will be given preference.
- if both of the candidates have same age then which candidate passed matriculation earlier will be considered in priority.
Document Verification
Selected candidates will be called for Document Verification process. You must produce the original copies of:
- SSC (10th) Marksheet & Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth).
- Consolidated ITI Marksheet (All Semesters).
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT.
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in Central Govt Format.
- Disability Certificate (if applicable).
- Medical Fitness Certificate (Annexure G).
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Syllabus FAQs
Is there a written exam for Western Railway Apprentice?
No, there is no written exam. Selection is based on the average marks of 10th Class and ITI.
How is the merit list prepared?
The merit list is prepared by taking the simple average of the percentage of marks in Matriculation, it should be minimum 50% and ITI trade marks.
What happens if two candidates have the same marks?
If marks are same, the older candidate is given preference. If age is also same, the one who passed 10th earlier is selected.