Railway PLW Apprentice Online Application 2025- Important Dates, Exam Date, Syllabus, Salary, Notification PDF: The Patiala Locomotive Work, PLW Patiala, has released a notification for the Engagement of Act Apprentices for 2025-26. The online application for the Railway PLW Apprentice started on December 1, 2025. Interested candidates can fill out the online application till 22 December 2025. Candidates must read the official notification before applying.
Patiala Locomotive Work, PLW Patiala
Railway PLW Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Advt No.: 001/2025-26/Apprentice
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 1 December 2025
- Last Date For Application: 22 December 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 22 December 2025
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
- Admit Card Date: Before the Exam
- Result: Will be Updated after the Exam
Application Fee
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST, PH: Rs. 00/-
- All Category Female: Rs. 00/-
- The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through internet banking, debit, or credit card.
Railway PLW Apprentice Age Limit
Age Limits As of 22 December 2025
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 22 Years (Welder (G&E) Trade)
- Maximum Age: 24 Years (Others)
Age Relaxation is Applicable per the Railway PLW Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
Railway PLW Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
| Trade | Minimum Educational Qualification | Minimum Technical Qualification |
| Electrician | Passed 10th class or equivalent under the 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics as subjects, with at least 50% aggregate marks | ITI pass in the Electrician trade |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | Passed 10th class or equivalent under the 10+2 system of education with at least 50% aggregate marks | ITI pass in the Mechanic (Diesel) trade |
| Machinist | Passed 10th class or equivalent under the 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics as subjects, with at least 50% aggregate marks | ITI pass in Machinist trade |
| Fitter | Passed 10th class or equivalent under the 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics as subjects, with at least 50% aggregate marks | ITI pass in Fitter trade |
| Welder (G&E) | 8th class passed | ITI pass in Welder Trade |
RRC PLW Apprentice Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 225 Posts
| Trade | SC | ST | OBC | UR | Total |
| Electrician | 18 | 9 | 32 | 61 | 120 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 25 |
| Machinist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| Fitter | 7 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 50 |
| Welder (G&E) | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 18 |
| Total | 34 | 17 | 61 | 113 | 225 |
Railway PLW Apprentice Salary Details
| Year of Training | Rate of stipend | Designated Trade(s) |
| During the 1st year of training: | 9600/- per month | -Not applicable- |
| During the 2nd year of training: | 10560/- рer month | Welder (Gas & Electric) and Mech. Diesel trade [for candidates who have completed 01 year of training from ITI] |
| During the 3rd year of training: | 11040/- рer month | Machinist, Electrician and Fitter [for candidates who have completed 02 years of training from ITI] |
Document Required
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- ITI Certificate
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate for EWS
- Domicile Certificate
Railway PLW Apprentice Selection Process
- Merit List
- Document Verification
How to Apply for Railway PLW Apprentice 2025
- Candidates need to visit the official website of https://plw.indianrailways.gov.in/ or the link given in the link section.
- Click on the Link “Engagement of Act Apprentice” ONLINE Application.
- Information to Candidate (Please visit on RRC Website for Notification).
- Candidate Registration – Fill the details, i.e. Name, Father’s Name, Community, Category, Mobile no., Email ID & Date of Birth and Register. On successful registration candidate will get a Password for login subsequently on the given Email ID & by SMS on the registered Mobile Number.
- Login- “Candidate Dashboard containing Application Form, Payment of Online Fee, and Upload documents will appear.”
- After filling up the Application Form, pay the online Fee (Except the exemption category), upload the required documents and submit finally. (Note: Photograph, Signature & Thumb Impression having size 10 to 50 KB in jpg format & Save Images and upload certificates like:- Educational, Caste, PWD & Ex-SM Certificates, etc., on completion candidate can take a print of the application & Fee payment slip for the candidate’s purpose record only).
- Candidate Dashboard appears again, containing Application Form, Upload Photo/Signature/Thumb Impression and Application Details/Print.
- Photograph, signature, and thumb impression, with a size of 10 to 50 KB in JPG format. Save Images and upload certificates, such as educational, Caste, PWD & Ex-SM certificates, etc.
- On completion, the candidate can take a print of the application & the Fee payment slip for their own record purpose only.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Home | Click Here |
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FAQ
Q1. What is Railway PLW Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
It is a recruitment drive by Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) to select candidates for Trade Apprentices through online application.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for PLW Apprentice Online Form 2025?
The last date to apply online will be 22 December 2025.
Q3. What is the age limit for PLW Apprentice 2025?
The minimum age is 15 years and the maximum age is 24 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
