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South Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Hubballi, has released the notification for 904 Act Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for 2025-26. Candidates aged 15-24 years with 10th pass (minimum 50% marks) and ITI certificate can apply online from July 14 to August 13, 2025. Selection will be based on merit of Matriculation and ITI marks. Apply through the official RRC Hubli website.

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) South Western RailwayApprentice Recruitment 2025Advt. No. SWR/RRC/Act Appr/01/2025

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 14/07/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 13/08/2025 up to 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 13/08/2025
  • Correction Date : To be announced
  • Merit List Announcement : To be announced
  • Document Verification : To be announced
  • Training Commencement : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC : ₹100/-
  • EWS : ₹100/-
  • SC / ST / PwBD : ₹100/-
  • Pay the Application Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or Online Payment Gateway Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 15 years and Maximum 24 years as on 13 August 2025
  • Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD as per government norms
  • Selection Process: Merit List based on aggregate percentage of 10th Class + ITI marks (50% weightage each) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination

Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 904

Division/Workshop Name Total Vacancies Eligibility
Hubballi Division 237 Posts
  • 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks from recognized board
  • ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in respective trade with minimum 50% marks
  • National Trade Certificate in notified trades
  • Trades: Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Painter, Carpenter, Turner, PASAA, etc.
Carriage Repair Workshop, Hubballi 217 Posts
Bengaluru Division 230 Posts
Mysuru Division 177 Posts
Central Workshop, Mysuru 43 Posts

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Training Period: 1 Year Apprenticeship Training Program
  • Stipend during Training: ₹8,000 – ₹12,000/- per month (as per 7th Pay Commission norms)
  • Post Training Salary: Pay Level 1 – ₹18,000 – 56,900/- (7th Pay Commission)
  • Grade Pay: ₹1,800/- (as per previous pay commission)
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical Benefits, Railway Pass, Group Insurance
  • Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits after completion
  • Career Growth: Promotion to higher technical grades through internal exams

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

  • Difficulty Level: Moderate to High – Merit-based selection on 10th + ITI percentage
  • Expected Applications: 50,000-80,000 candidates for 904 posts
  • Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:55 to 1:90 (High Competition)
  • Previous Cut-off Range: 70-85% aggregate marks (10th + ITI combined)
  • Preparation Time: 2-3 months recommended for document preparation and revision
  • Success Rate: Approximately 1.1% to 1.8% selection rate – Requires strong academic record in 10th and ITI

Training Center Details

  • Karnataka: Training will be conducted at respective Railway Divisions/Workshops across Karnataka
  • Major Centers: Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, and associated Railway Workshops
  • Training Duration: 12 months comprehensive practical and theoretical training
  • Accommodation: Railway quarters may be provided subject to availability
  • Training allocation will be based on merit, preference, and availability at centers
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.

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