Railway BLW Apprentice Requirement 2025 – Apply Online for 2024–25 Batch

Post Date: 14 July, 2025

Brief Overview: The Indian Railways has released the official notification for Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for a total of 374 posts. The online application process has started on 05 July 2025 and will remain open till 05 August 2025. Interested candidates can visit the official BLW website to read the detailed notification and apply online.

Railway BLW Apprentice Requirement 2025

The recruitment is for the 2024–25 batch of apprentices in various trades. The notification includes complete information about the age limit, vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, & stipend/salary details. Applicants are advised to check the official advertisement carefully before submitting the form. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to join Indian Railways under the apprentice program.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	05-Jul-25
Last Date to Apply Online	05-Aug-25
Last Date to Upload Documents	07-Aug-25
Merit List Announcement	As per Schedule

Application Fee Details

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100/-
SC / ST / PH	₹0/-
All Category Female	₹0/-
Note: Pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or any other available online mode.

Railway RRC SECR Apprentice 2025 Age Limit As on 05.08.2025

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	15 Years
Maximum Age (Non-ITI)	22 Years
Maximum Age (ITI)	24 Years
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per Railway BLW Act Apprentice Rules 2025–2026.

Railway BLW Apprentices 2025 Vacancy Wise Eligibility Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility Criteria
BLW ITI Apprentice	300	Passed Class 10th examination
		ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
		For complete details, refer to the official notification
BLW Non-ITI Apprentice	74	Passed Class 10th (Matric) exam from any recognized board in India
		For complete details, refer to the official notification
Total Post	374

Railway BLW Apprentices 2025 Trade-Wise Vacancy Details

Type	Trade	Total Vacancy
ITI Post	Fitter	107
	Carpenter	3
	Painter (General)	7
	Machinist	67
	Welder (G&E)	45
	Electrician	71
Non-ITI	Fitter	30
	Machinist	15
	Welder (G&E)	11
	Electrician	18
Total Post		374

Railway BLW Apprenticeship 2025 Selection Process

1. Merit List Based on 10th Marks (Non-ITI Candidates)

• Selection will be made based on the marks obtained in Class 10th (Matriculation).
• No written exam or interview will be conducted.

2. Merit List Based on 10th + ITI Marks (For ITI Candidates)

• Final merit will be prepared by taking the average of marks obtained in 10th class and ITI trade certificate.
• Both must be from recognized boards/institutes (NCVT/SCVT).

3. Document Verification

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents.
• Candidates must carry all necessary certificates (age, qualification, caste, etc.).

4. Medical Examination

• Selected candidates must pass a medical fitness test as per railway standards before joining.

Note: There is no written test or interview; selection is completely merit-based and transparent.

How To Apply For Railway BLW Apprenticeship 2025?

• Apply for Railway BLW Apprenticeship 2025 between 05 July to 05 August 2025.
• Read the official BLW Apprentice Notification 2025 carefully before applying.
• Gather all required documents like eligibility proof, ID, address, and basic details.
• Keep scanned copies of your photo, signature, and ID proof ready in the correct format.
• Review the form and verify all details before final submission.
• After submitting the form, download or print a copy for future reference.

Students are advised to visit the official website for complete details, and latest updates.

Some Useful Links

• Official Website
• BLW Apprentice Notification 2025 (English)
• BLW Apprentice Notification 2025 (Hindi)
• Apply Online Link

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