Indian Railway Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), VaranasiTrade Apprentice (ITI & Non-ITI) Recruitment 2025Short Details of Notification |
Important Dates- Application Begin : 05/07/2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 05/08/2025 upto 05 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 05/08/2025
- Correction Date : To be announced
- Merit List Release Date : To be announced
- Document Verification : To be announced
- Training Commencement : To be announced
| Application Fee- General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwD : ₹0/- (No Fee)
- Female Candidates (All Categories) : ₹0/- (No Fee)
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI Payment Mode Only.
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Age Limit & Selection Process- Age Limit:
- For ITI Holders: 15 to 24 years (Born between 05/08/2001 to 05/08/2010)
- For Non-ITI Holders: 15 to 22 years (Born between 05/08/2003 to 05/08/2010)
- For Welder & Carpenter (ITI): 15 to 22 years (Born between 05/08/2003 to 05/08/2010)
- Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwD & Ex-Servicemen as per government norms
- Selection Process: Merit List based on Matriculation (50% minimum) + ITI marks average, followed by Document Verification
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Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 374 |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility |
| Fitter (ITI) | 107 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- ITI in Fitter Trade
- Valid ITI Certificate from recognized institute
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| Fitter (Non-ITI) | 30 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- No ITI requirement
- Basic technical aptitude preferred
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| Machinist (ITI) | 67 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- ITI in Machinist Trade
- Knowledge of machine operations
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| Machinist (Non-ITI) | 15 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- No ITI requirement
- Interest in mechanical work
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| Electrician (ITI) | 71 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- ITI in Electrician Trade
- Basic electrical knowledge mandatory
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| Electrician (Non-ITI) | 18 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- No ITI requirement
- Basic electrical aptitude
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| Welder (ITI) | 45 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- ITI in Welder Trade
- Welding certification preferred
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| Welder (Non-ITI) | 11 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- No ITI requirement
- Interest in welding work
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| Painter (ITI) | 7 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- ITI in Painter Trade
- Knowledge of painting techniques
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| Carpenter (ITI) | 3 Posts | - Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
- ITI in Carpenter Trade
- Woodworking skills required
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Salary & Pay Scale Details- Stipend During Training: ₹8,855/- per month (as per Apprentice Act 1961)
- Post Training Employment: Level 2 – ₹19,900 – 63,200/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Grade Pay: ₹1,900/- (as per previous pay commission reference)
- Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, PF
- Job Security: Central Government Railway Employee Benefits
- Career Growth: Promotion to Technician Grade III, Senior Technician, and Junior Engineer levels
- Training Duration: 1 year apprenticeship with job guarantee upon successful completion
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Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis- Difficulty Level: Moderate to High – Merit-based selection on academic performance
- Expected Applications: 25,000-30,000 candidates for 374 posts
- Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:75 to 1:85 (High Competition)
- Previous Cut-off Range: 75-85% marks in Matriculation for general category
- ITI Advantage: ITI candidates get weightage in merit calculation
- Success Rate: Approximately 1.2-1.5% selection rate – Requires excellent academic performance
- Key Success Factor: High percentage in 10th class (50% minimum required, 80%+ recommended)
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Training Center Details- Primary Training Location: Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Training Facilities: State-of-the-art workshop with modern machinery and equipment
- Hostel Accommodation: Limited hostel facilities available for outstation candidates
- Training Duration: 12 months intensive practical and theoretical training
- Mentorship: Experienced railway technicians and engineers as trainers
- Certification: National Apprenticeship Certificate upon successful completion
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