Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Application Process

Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Bangalore, has announced its apprenticeship recruitment for the year 2024-25 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a golden opportunity for ITI graduates to gain hands-on experience in various technical trades at a reputed government organization.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: March 2024
• Last Date to Apply: April 1, 2025
• Merit List Announcement: Within 45 days after the application deadline
• Commencement of Training: Within 15 days of the merit list publication

Application Fee

• General/OBC Candidates: ₹100 (to be paid via Indian Postal Order/Demand Draft in favor of Principal Financial Adviser, Rail Wheel Factory)
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: Exempted from fee payment

Vacancy Details

RWF has announced a total of 192 apprentice vacancies distributed across different trades as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

A. Age Limit (as of 01.03.2025)

• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years

B. Educational Qualification

• Class 10th pass with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board
• National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the respective trade issued by NCVT

C. Physical Fitness Requirements

• Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
• PwBD candidates must fulfill eligibility criteria for their respective disabilities as per government norms.

D. Employment Exchange Registration

• Candidates must be registered with a local employment exchange in Karnataka.
• Wards of railway employees (working across India) are exempted from this requirement.

Pay Scale & Training Duration

• Fitter, Machinist, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Turner, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic: ₹12,261 per month (Training Duration: 1 year)
• CNC Programming-cum-Operator: ₹10,899 per month (Training Duration: 6 months)

6. Selection Process

The selection process is based on merit and does not involve any examination or interview.

1. Merit List Criteria

• Prepared based on marks obtained in Class 10th (minimum 50% required).
• Candidates with higher percentage will be given preference.

2. Tie-Breaking Rules

• If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be given preference.
• If both age and marks are the same, the one who passed 10th earlier will be preferred.

3. Medical Examination

• Selected candidates must clear a medical fitness test before final confirmation.

Application Process

Candidates can apply through offline mode using the steps below:

1. How to Apply?

• Fill the application form with accurate details.
• Attach self-attested copies of the following documents:
  • 10th Marksheet
  • ITI Certificate & NCVT Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Employment Exchange Registration Proof (if applicable)
  • Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates)
  • Railway Employee Service Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-sized photographs
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) via Indian Postal Order/Demand Draft.
• Submit the form in person or by post.

2. Submission Address

Send your application to the following address:

Office of the Principal Chief Personnel Officer, Personnel Department, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore – 560064.

• Submission Timing:
  • Monday-Friday: 09:00 AM – 04:50 PM
  • Saturday: 09:00 AM – 12:20 PM

3. Envelope Labeling

Write on the envelope:“Application for undergoing training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2024-25 in Rail Wheel Factory”

Important Notes

• No guarantee of a permanent job after the apprenticeship period.
• Engineering graduates & diploma holders are NOT eligible.
• Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
• Documents must be self-attested.
• Karnataka employment exchange registrants will get preference.