Railway WCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025: The Western Central Railway is inviting online applications for the post of apprenticeship to recruit candidates across various positions. As you know, these apprenticeship posts are being advertised every year on the WCR official website. This year, eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 30th August to 29 September 2025. There are total 2865 posts for which candidates can apply online. Eligible aspirants must have passed matriculation (10th Pass) from any board or institution of with an age limit of 15 to 24 years. The age relaxation is applicable to certain categories in accordance with government rules and regulations. The General/ OBC candidates shall have to pay ₹141/- while as SC/ ST will have to pay ₹41/- online fee while submitting online form. For more information and direct notification link, read the complete article.
Railway WCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Overview:-
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell – West Central Railway (WCR) |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Job Type | Central Govt. |
| Job Name | Apprentice |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Total Vacancy | 2865 Posts |
| Job Location | Jabalpur |
| Last Date | 29.09.2025 |
| Official Website | wcr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| WCR WHATSAPP GROUP LINK | JOIN NOW |
Education Qualification:-
Candidates must have passed the 10th Class examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board. In addition, they should hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit: (As on 20 August 2025):-
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Refer advertisement for age relaxation.
Vacancy Details?
| Unit | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBP Division | 457 | 172 | 85 | 307 | 115 | 1136 |
| BPL Division | 226 | 83 | 42 | 151 | 56 | 558 |
| KOTA Division | 346 | 131 | 66 | 234 | 88 | 865 |
| CRWS BPL | 54 | 20 | 10 | 38 | 14 | 136 |
| WRS KOTA | 59 | 24 | 11 | 43 | 14 | 151 |
| HQ/JBP | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 19 |
| Total | 1150 | 433 | 215 | 778 | 289 | 2865 |
Selection Process:-
- The selection of candidates will be based on a Merit List followed by Document/Certificate Verification.
- The merit list will be prepare on the basis of marks obtain in the 10th Class examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system).
- Shortlisted candidates, equal to 1.5 times the number of notified vacancies, will be called for Document/Certificate Verification.
Important Dates:-
| Date of publication of Notification on Website | 21.08.2025 |
| Starting Date for Submission of online application | 30.08.2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of online application | 29.09.2025 |
Application Fee:-
- Gen/OBC Candidates: Rs. Rs. 141/-
- SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 41/-
Steps to Apply for WCR Jabalpur Apprentice Online Form 2025:–
- Visit the official website of WCR Jabalpur https://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/
- Alternatively, click on the Apply Online link given below.
- Read the notification carefully and check all instructions.
- Click on the Registration Link and complete the registration process.
- After registration, click on Login and enter your Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the application form carefully and upload all the required documents.
- Pay the Application/Examination Fee (if applicable).
- Finally, submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links:-
| WCR WHATSAPP GROUP LINK | JOIN NOW |
| Online Form | Registration | Login |
| Notification | DOWNLOAD |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
FAQs:-
Candidates must have passed 10th Class (under 10+2 system) with at least 50% marks and must also possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared from marks obtained in the 10th Class, followed by Document/Certificate Verification.