RRC WR Apprentice Recruitment 2024: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway (WR), has announced 5,066 openings for apprentice positions. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website, rrc-wr.com. The registration process will begin on September 23, with the deadline set for October 22.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants interested in these positions must have completed matriculation or Class 10 under the 10+2 education system, securing at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Eligible candidates should be between 15 and 24 years of age as of October 22, 2024. Those awaiting SSC/ITI results as of the notification date are not eligible to apply. An ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT is mandatory.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on a merit list, which considers the average percentage of marks from both the Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI exams, with equal weightage given to each. Final selection will require verification of original documents and a Medical Fitness Certificate.

Application Fee

A non-refundable fee of Rs 100 is applicable for the application. However, SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates are exempt from paying. Payments can be made through a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking, as instructed on the portal. For additional information, candidates should visit the official RRC WR website.

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In cases of direct recruitment for posts in Level-1 (Rs 18,000 to Rs 56,900) from the open market, Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) who received training in Railway establishments and hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) will be given priority in filling 20% of the vacancies, provided they meet the necessary criteria as specified by RRB/RRC.

Payment Of Fees:

• The application fee is non-refundable and amounts to Rs 100.
• SC, ST, PWD, and female applicants are exempt from paying the fee.

Reservation For Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 

Candidates not falling under the reservation categories of SC, ST, or OBC-NCL and whose family's gross annual income is less than Rs 8 lakh are eligible to be classified as EWS for reservation purposes. This income includes earnings from all sources such as salary, agriculture, business, and profession for the financial year preceding the application year. To avail of the EWS reservation, candidates must provide an income and asset certificate issued by a competent authority, as outlined in Annexure 'H'. Only certificates from the specified authorities will be accepted for claiming EWS status.