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South Western Railway (SWR) Apprentice Recruitment 2025:

🔔 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

💰 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100 (non-refundable)
• SC / ST / Women / PwBD: No fee
• Payment modes: Debit/Credit card, Net banking, etc.

🧭 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

🧩 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

1. Visit the official RRC SWR website:  swr.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Fill out the online application form (upload required documents)
3. Pay the fee (if applicable)
4. 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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