The South Western Railway (SWR) has officially launched its recruitment drive for 904 Apprentice posts. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online at the official Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Hubballi website: rrchubli.in. According to a report by News 18, the registration window is now open and will close on August 13, 2025.
Candidates will be selected purely on the basis of merit, which will be determined by the average percentage of marks in matriculation (minimum 50%) and relevant ITI trade marks. The apprenticeship training for all selected candidates will span one year, as per the regulations laid down by the Railway Board. It is to be noted that hostel accommodation will not be provided during the training period.
Division-wise vacancy breakdown
Hubballi Division – 125 posts
Carriage Repair Workshop, Hubballi – 112 posts
Bengaluru Division – 112 posts
Mysuru Division – 91 posts
Central Workshop, Mysuru – 23 posts
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must have passed Class 10 or 12 (or equivalent) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board. They must also hold a relevant ITI certificate in the trade they are applying for.
Applicants must be between 15 to 24 years of age. Age relaxations are applicable for SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes), Persons with Disabilities, and Ex-Servicemen, as per government norms.
Application fee
General/OBC Candidates: Rs 100
SC/ST/Female Applicants: Exempted from payment
Mode of Payment: Online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Steps to apply for SWR Apprentice recruitment 2025
Visit the official website: rrchubli.in
Click on the ‘Registration’ tab on the homepage
For new users, complete the registration with the required details
Log in and fill out the application form with your personal, academic, and trade-specific details
Upload scanned documents as per the specifications
Pay the application fee, if applicable
Review all details and submit the form
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
Stay updated through the official portal and apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
