Last Updated: July 17, 2025 10:49 pm
Indian Railway’s South Western Railway (SWR) zone has released the SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 notification (Advt. No. SWR/RRC/Act Appr/01/2025) for 904 apprentice vacancies across Hubballi, Bengaluru, and Mysuru divisions. The application process is open from 14 July to 13 August 2025 (11:59 PM) via the official portal swractapp2526.onlineregister.org.in . Eligible candidates must have passed Class 10 with 50% marks and hold an NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate in relevant trades. The age limit is 15–24 years with relaxation for reserved categories. Selection is purely merit-based (no written exam), based on average marks of matriculation and ITI. The stipend will be paid as per the Apprentices Act. No application fee is required for SC/ST/Women/PwBD candidates; others must pay ₹100.
Indian Railway SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Notification Release Date 11 July 2025 Application Start Date 14 July 2025 Last Date For Registration 13 August 2025 (23:59 hrs) Last Date For Fee Payment 13 August 2025 (23:59 hrs) Admit Card Release Date To be notified Exam Date Selection via merit list; no written exam
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹100 (Non‑Refundable) SC / ST / PwBD / Women Exempted Payment Mode Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age 15 years Maximum Age 24 years Age Relaxation SC/ST: +5 yrs
Indian Railway SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Grand Total 904 Advt. No. SWR/RRC/Act Appr/01/2025
Indian Railway SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualification 10th class (50%+) and NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate Local Exchange Preference Registered in Karnataka & specified adjoining districts Wards of Railway Employees Declaration as per Annexure VI/VII at DV
Trade Wise Vacancy Details Division Trade Name Total Seats Hubballi Division Fitter 101 Welder 05 Electrician 76 Refrigeration & AC Mechanic 16 Programming and System Administration Assistant PASAA 39 Carriage Repair Workshop, Hubballi Fitter 97 Welder 32 Machinist 08 Turner 09 Electrician 29 Carpenter 11 Painter 15 Programming and System Administration Assistant PASAA 16 Bengaluru Division Fitter Diesel Loco Shed 37 Electrician Diesel Loco Shed 17 Electrician General 79 Fitter Carriage & Wagon 67 Programming and System Administration Assistant PASAA 10 Welder 10 Fitter 10 Mysuru Division Fitter 60 Welder 02 Electrician 43 Programming and System Administration Assistant PASAA 70 Stenographer 02 Central Workshop Mysuru Fitter 18 Turner 04 Machinist 05 Welder 06 Electrician 04 Painter 03 Programming and System Administration Assistant PASAA 03 Grand Total 904
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category‑Wise Vacancy Details No. of Posts Unreserved (UR) 463 Scheduled Caste (SC) 137 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 68 Other Backward Classes (OBC) 236
Documents Required Details
Matriculation Certificate Proof of age & marks NCVT/SCVT ITI Certificate Trade qualification Caste / Non‑Creamy Layer Certificate For SC/ST/OBC candidates Disability Certificate For PwBD candidates Ex‑Servicemen Discharge Certificate For Ex‑SM quota Recent Passport‑Size Photograph 3.5 × 3.5 cm Signature 3.5 × 3.5 cm, 20–30 KB Aadhaar Card Identity proof
Indian Railway SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Selection via merit list, no written exam
Exam Pattern
Written Exam Not applicable Selection Method Merit list based on SSC & ITI marks (50% each)
Selection Proces
Merit Calculation Simple average of matric & ITI marks Tie‑Breaker Older age, then earlier matric pass date Document Verification Originals to be produced at DV Medical Fitness As per Apprenticeship Rules, 1992
Indian Railway SWR Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Training Period 1 year Stipend As per extant Railway Board rules under the Apprentices Act, 1961 Payment Frequency Monthly
How To Apply
1. Visit Portal Go to www.rrchubli.in 2. Register / Login Obtain Registration Number 3. Fill Personal & Educational Details Ensure exact match with certificates 4. Upload Documents Photo, signature, certificates 5. Pay Application Fee Online via integrated gateway 6. Submit Application Verify all particulars before final submit 7. Print Confirmation Keep printout for Document Verification
Important Links
Interested Candidates Must Read The Full Notification Before Applying Online.
