Eligibility Criteria for RRC-NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2024-25

Eligibility Criteria for RRC-NWR Apprentice Recruitment 2024-25

The North Western Railway (RRC-NWR) invites online applications for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. Below are the detailed eligibility criteria:

1. Age Criteria:

• Minimum Age: 15 years (as of 10.12.2024).
• Maximum Age: 24 years (as of 10.12.2024).
• Relaxations:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: Up to the extent of service rendered in defense plus 3 years, provided they have completed at least 6 months of continuous service.

2. Educational Qualifications:

• Must have passed 10th standard (Matriculation) or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).

3. Medical Fitness:

• Candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate signed by a government-authorized doctor (Gazetted, not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon).
• Standards include:
  • Height: Minimum 137 cm.
  • Weight: Minimum 25.4 kg.
  • Chest Expansion: Minimum 3.8 cm.
  • Visual Acuity: Specific requirements apply based on the trade.
  • Hearing: Good hearing in both ears; no hearing aids allowed.

4. Reservation Categories:

• Candidates claiming reservation under SC/ST/OBC/EWS must produce valid certificates in the prescribed format.
• PwBD candidates are eligible for specific trades based on the nature of their disability (e.g., locomotor disability, visual impairment, etc.).
• Ex-servicemen must provide discharge certificates or relevant documents for children of ex-servicemen or armed forces personnel.

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