📝 Job Description Summary

West Central Railway Apprentice 2025 notification invites ONLINE applications for 2865 Act Apprentice slots across Jabalpur, Bhopal, Kota divisions, CRWS Bhopal, WRS Kota, and HQ/Jabalpur. Candidates must have 10th (50% aggregate) and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). Age: 15–24 years as on 20/08/2025 with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per rules. Selection is purely merit-based on the average of Class 10th and ITI marks (with tie-breakers by age and earlier matriculation). Fees: ₹141 for others; ₹41 for SC/ST/PwBD/Women. Applications are open from 30/08/2025 to 29/09/2025 (23:59 hrs) via the WCR portal. No hostel is provided; stipend as per extant rules. Medical fitness as per Annexure-F is required at document verification.

📊 WCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Job Summary

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🧮 WCR Apprentice 2025 Vacancy – Category-wise Total

UR: 1150 | SC: 433 | ST: 215 | OBC: 778 | EWS: 289 | Total: 2865. (PwBD/Ex-SM included within overall seats as per provisions.)

🔧 Major Trade-wise Totals (high-demand keywords inside)

• Fitter: 843 seats
• Electrician: 727 seats
• Welder (Gas & Electric): 367 seats
• COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant): 316 seats
  (Plus other trades like Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Plumber, Machinist, Turner, etc.)

🎓 West Central Railway Apprentice 2025 Eligibility

• Age Limit (as on 20/08/2025): 15 to 24 years; relaxations—SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs, PwBD: +10 yrs (SC/ST PwBD +15; OBC PwBD +13), Ex-servicemen: as per service +3 yrs (conditions apply).
• Educational Qualification: 10th pass (50% aggregate, no rounding off) + ITI certificate in notified trade (NCVT/SCVT). Appearing/Result awaited candidates are not eligible.
• Note: Engineering Graduates/Diploma holders are not eligible under this notification.
• PwBD: Eligibility and maximum permissible disabilities are trade-wise defined in the notification.

💳 Application Fee (WCR Apprentice 2025)

• Others: ₹141 (₹100 application + ₹41 processing)
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹41 (processing only)
  Payment is online; do not pay twice if debited once—wait 24 hours for receipt; no refund for multiple payments.

🎯 Selection Process – WCR Apprentice Merit List

• Merit list on average of 10th + ITI marks (trade/division/unit/community-wise).
• Tie-breakers: Older candidate preferred; if DOB same, earlier matriculation preferred.
• The waiting list may be allotted across units in case of shortfalls.

📅 Important Dates – West Central Railway Apprentice 2025

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🔗 Important Links – West Central Railway Apprentice 2025

📥 How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit wcr.indianrailways.gov.in → About Us → Recruitment → Railway Recruitment Cell → Engagement of Act Apprentices 2025-26.
2. Register/Login → Pay fee → fill personal/BIO-data carefully (match 10th certificate for name/DOB).
3. Upload: photo (100×120 px), signature (160×70 px), 10th marksheet & pass certificate, ITI (NCVT/SCVT), category/PwBD/EWS docs as applicable. (JPG, 50–200 KB each).
4. Select trade & division/unit after checking training slots; submit and save e-receipt & print application.
5. Document Verification at the applied unit only (Jabalpur/Bhopal/Kota/CRWS BPL/WRS Kota/RRC Jabalpur).

🩺 Medical, Training & Other Instructions

• Medical Fitness: Submit Annexure-F certificate from a Govt. Gazetted doctor (Asst. Surgeon or above) at DV.
• Training/Stipend: As per rules; no hostel; released on completion of training (no job guarantee).
• Important: WCR may increase/decrease slots; canvassing disqualifies; selected candidates cannot change unit/trade.

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Disclaimer

This post is for informational purposes only. Candidates should verify all details on the official department/organization website. We do not take responsibility for any discrepancies. The featured image is for illustration purposes only and does not represent an official visual from the organization. Please refer to the official website for accurate details.

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