Sure, I understand that you’re interested in pursuing a career in the Indian Railway department. The Western Railway RRC Recruitment 2023 department is currently inviting applications for the appointment of 3624 Apprentice positions in various trades such as Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Mechanic, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Pipe Fitter, Plumber, Draftsman, Stenographer, and Programming System Administration Assistant.
To apply for Western Railway RRC Recruitment, you need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria specified in the official notification. It is important to read the official notification and understand all the necessary details before proceeding with the application. The official website for online registration is https://www.rrc-wr.com/. Please note that no other method of application will be accepted.
Important dates for Western Railway RRC Recruitment
- Starting Date to fill Online Application Form: 27th June 2023
- Closing to do Registration Application Form: 27th July 2023
- Last Date of Application Form Submission: 27th July 2023
- Download Admit Card: The link for downloading the admit card will be available on the official website. updates on the availability of the admit card.
- Result/Merit List Announcement Date: The announcement date for the result/merit list will be specified in the official notification or updates provided on the official website. Please stay tuned to the official website for the latest information regarding the result/merit list announcement.
Western Railway RRC recruitment represents vacancies for the 3624 posts
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1487 |
| SC | 532 |
| ST | 266 |
| OBC | 981 |
| EWS | 358 |
| EX.SM | 103 |
| LD | 40 |
| HI | 39 |
| VI | 33 |
| MD | 27 |
Western Railway RRC Recruitment Eligibility criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates applying for the Apprentice Posts should meet one of the following criteria:
- 10th pass from a recognized board, OR
- Possess an ITI certificate from institutions recognized by NCVT/SCVT, OR
- Hold an equivalent qualification, OR
- Possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT in any given trade.
Age Limit: The minimum and maximum age limits for eligibility are as follows:
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years (Note: The age will be calculated as of 27th July 2023)
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit: There may be relaxation in the upper age limit for certain reserved categories as per government norms.
Western Railway RRC Recruitment selection mode
- Merit List: The selection of eligible applicants for training under the Apprentice Act, 1961 will be based on a merit list. The merit list will be prepared by calculating the average percentage of marks obtained by the applicants in both Matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination. Equal weightage will be given to both.
- Age Preference: In case two applicants have the same marks in the merit list, the applicant with older age will be preferred. If the dates of birth are the same, then the applicant who passed the matriculation examination earlier will be considered first.
- No Written Test or Viva: There will be no written test or viva conducted as part of the selection process.
Applicants are not required to send any copies of their application, certificates, or documents to RRC/WR by post. However, they need to upload the required documents online as part of the application process.
Western Railway RRC Recruitment Calculations marks
SSC/Matriculation Marks: The total marks obtained in all subjects mentioned in the Marksheet will be considered for calculating the percentage. This includes all subjects, including optional subjects, additional subjects, alternate subjects, etc. If the applicant’s marks are in CGPA format, they should convert it to actual marks and enter them in the online application. It’s important to note that the final score should be calculated by adding the marks of all subjects, not just a specific group of subjects.
b. ITI Marks: The average marks mentioned in the consolidated statement of marks for all semesters of the applied trade will be considered for calculating the percentage. The marks mentioned in the Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT should be duly entered by the applicant in the online application.
c. Discrepancy in Marks: Applicants should be careful to enter the correct Marks/CGPA in the online application. If any discrepancy is found between the marks entered in the application and the original Marksheet/Certificate during the Document Verification process, the candidature of the applicant will be rejected.
it is important for applicants to accurately enter their marks and ensure consistency with their original documents to avoid any issues during the selection process.
Western Railway RRC Recruitment selection process
- Trade-wise/Community-wise Merit List: Each concerned Division/Unit will issue a trade-wise and community-wise merit list for the notified slots. Applicants will be called by the respective Division/Unit based on their merit in the relevant trade and the preferences of Divisions/Workshops they have opted for. If there is a shortfall of candidates in a particular trade in any Division/Workshop, Western Railway reserves the right to redistribute the candidates to other Divisions/Workshops.
- Verification of Original Testimonials and Medical Fitness: The final selection of applicants will be subject to the verification of original testimonials and a Medical Fitness Certificate as per Annexure G. It is important to provide the required original documents for verification during this stage.
- Stand-by List: A stand-by list will be created, and call letters will be issued to candidates from the stand-by list based on the details of absentees, medically unfit candidates, and rejected candidates from the main merit list. The call letters will be issued strictly in the order of merit.
- Tentative Schedule: The tentative schedule for document/certificate verification will be uploaded on the official website, as and when the pandemic situation improves. Applicants are advised to be prepared and available at short notice to report to the allotted Divisions/Workshops for the verification process.
Western Railway RRC Recruitment 2023 Training Period
Training Period: The selected applicants will undergo apprenticeship training for a duration of 1 year.
Stipend: During the training period, the selected candidates will be paid a stipend at the prescribed rate as per the rules governed by the concerned State Governments. The exact stipend amount will be determined by the applicable regulations and policies in place.
It is advisable to refer to the official notification or contact the RRC Western Railway department for precise details regarding the stipend amount and any additional provisions or benefits associated with the apprenticeship training.
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Western Railway RRC Recruitment 2023 Applicants are required to upload legible self-attested scanned copies of the following documents during the online application process.
- SSC (Standard 10th) or its equivalent Mark Sheet.
- Certificate for proof of date of birth (Standard 10th or it’s equivalent certificate or mark sheet indicating the date of birth or School Leaving Certificate indicating the date of birth).
- Consolidated ITI mark sheet of all semesters of the trade in which applied / Provisional National Trade Certificate indicating marks.
- National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC applicants in Annexures B, C & D (wherever applicable) as mentioned in the notification.
- Disability certificate, in case of PwBD applicants, Annexure E & F (as applicable).
- Discharge certificate/Serving certificate, in case of applicants applied against the Ex-Servicemen quota.
- Western Railway RRC Recruitment 2023 Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy/soft copy of their color photograph. The photograph should have a size of 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken within the last three months from the date of application. The photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, and the size of the file should be between 20 KB and 70 KB. The photograph should have a clear front view of the applicant without a cap and sunglasses. It is important to note that RRC may reject applications if the uploaded photograph is old, unclear, or significantly varies from the actual physical appearance of the applicant. Therefore, applicants are advised to keep two additional copies of the same photograph ready and carry them during the document/certificate verification process.