South Western Railway (SWR) Apprentice Recruitment 2025:

đź”” Overview & Important Dates
- Total Vacancies: 904 Apprentice posts across various divisions
- Notification Published: July 11, 2025
- Online Application Period: July 14 – August 13, 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Age (as on August 13, 2025):
- Minimum: 15 years
- Maximum: 24 years (relaxation: +5 years for SC/ST, +3 years for OBC, +10 years for PwBD)
- Educational Qualifications:
- Passed 10th class (10+2 system) with at least 50% aggregate marks
- Possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT
đź’° Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100 (non-refundable)
- SC / ST / Women / PwBD: No fee
- Payment modes: Debit/Credit card, Net banking, etc.
đź§ Selection Process & Merit
- No written exam or interview – selection based on merit only
- Merit list determined by the average of matriculation marks and ITI marks (each 50%)
🛠️ Trade-wise Vacancy Distribution
Division/Workshop |
Trades Included |
Total Posts |
Hubballi Division |
Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Refrigeration, PASAA etc. |
237 |
Carriage Repair, Hubballi |
Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Machinist, Turner, PASAA |
217 |
Bengaluru Division |
Same trades as above, including loco sheds |
230 |
Mysuru Division |
Fitter, Electrician, PASAA, Stenographer etc. |
177 |
Central Workshop, Mysuru |
Mechanic‑related trades |
43 |
Total |
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904 |
đź§© Training & Post Details
- Duration: 1 year (as per Apprentice Act, 1961)
- Stipend: Paid as per Railway Board norms
- Accommodation: Not provided—candidates must arrange their own
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC SWR website: Â
swr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Fill out the online application form (upload required documents)
- Pay the fee (if applicable)
- Submit before the August 13, 2025 deadline
🔍 Pro Tips
- Ensure accurate trade selection; each trade has limited seats
- Keep ready scanned copies of marksheets, ITI certificate, category certificate
- Track the merit list after application closes
- Stay tuned to the official website for updates like provisional merit, document verification, and final list
📌 Summary
- 904 apprenticeships offered
- Jul 14–Aug 13, 2025 – application window
- Eligibility: 10th + ITI (≥50%) & age 15–24 (with relaxations)
- Merit-based selection (no tests/interviews)
- 1-year training; stipend + self-arranged accommodation
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