Rail Wheel Factory Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

If you hold an NCVT-issued ITI certificate and have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks, Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) in Bangalore is offering 192 Act Apprentice seats across 7 trades under the Ministry of Railways. There is no written exam — your Class 10 marks decide your rank on the merit list.

Available Posts

Key Highlights

• Fitter has the most seats (85) — best trade to apply if you hold a Fitter NTC
• NCVT certificates only — SCVT-issued NTC/ITI certificates are NOT accepted
• CNC Programming-cum-Operator training is 6 months; all other trades are 1 year
• Karnataka Employment Exchange-registered candidates get priority; wards of serving Railway employees are also eligible without exchange registration
• Engineering graduates and diploma holders are NOT eligible — this scheme is for ITI-certified candidates only
• Candidates already undergoing or having completed apprenticeship training anywhere else are NOT eligible

Selection Process

There is no written exam for this recruitment. RWF will prepare a trade-wise merit list based on your percentage of marks in Class 10 — all subjects are counted, not just one group. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate gets preference; if dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier ranks higher. After the merit list is published (approximately 45 days after the closing date), shortlisted candidates go through document verification followed by a medical fitness examination at a government hospital before engagement begins.

Documents You'll Need

Keep these documents ready before you fill the application form:

• Class 10 marks certificate (minimum 50% aggregate — also serves as date of birth proof)
• Original National Trade Certificate (NTC) in your trade — must be NCVT-issued, not SCVT
• Employment Exchange Registration Card (Karnataka exchange for local candidates; respective state exchange for others)
• Caste/Community certificate in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-B for SC/ST; Annexure-C with Non-Creamy Layer for OBC, issued on or after 01.07.2025)
• Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft of Rs. 100 drawn in favour of "Principal Financial Adviser/Rail Wheel Factory" (General/OBC candidates only; IPO/DD must not be dated before 28.02.2026)

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for RWF Act Apprentice 2026?

A. The last date to apply for Rail Wheel Factory Act Apprentice 2026 is 1 April 2026 (before 17:00 hrs). Applications must be sent by Registered Post or dropped in person at the RWF Personnel Department office in Yelahanka, Bangalore.

Q. Is there a written exam for RWF Apprentice 2026?

A. No. Selection is purely merit-based on your Class 10 percentage. There is no written exam or interview — your marks directly determine your rank on the trade-wise merit list.

Q. What is the qualification needed for RWF Act Apprentice 2026?

A. You need Class 10 pass with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board, plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT. Candidates with SCVT certificates or those awaiting ITI results are not eligible.

Q. What is the stipend for RWF Act Apprentices?

A. The monthly stipend is Rs. 12,261 for trades like Fitter, Machinist, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Turner, and Mechanic (Motor Vehicle). For CNC Programming-cum-Operator (COE Group), the stipend is Rs. 10,899 per month. Note that this is a training stipend — RWF is not obligated to offer permanent employment after training.

• Undergo on-the-job apprenticeship training as per the standards and syllabus prescribed by the Central Apprenticeship Council
• Work under the supervision of qualified technicians in the assigned trade section at Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka
• Follow all factory safety rules, regulations, and work instructions during the training period
• Maintain attendance and complete all theoretical and practical training modules as directed
• Register on the Apprenticeship India portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and submit the registration number before engagement
• Submit a medical fitness certificate from a government-authorised doctor before commencement of training