Railway BLW Apprentice Online Form 2025

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 05/07/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 05/08/2025 upto 05 PM
  
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 05/08/2025
• Correction Date : To be announced
  
• Merit List Release Date : To be announced
• Document Verification : To be announced
  
• Training Commencement : To be announced
  

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS  : ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PwD : ₹0/- (No Fee)
• Female Candidates (All Categories) : ₹0/- (No Fee)
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI Payment Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit:
  • For ITI Holders: 15 to 24 years (Born between 05/08/2001 to 05/08/2010)
  • For Non-ITI Holders: 15 to 22 years (Born between 05/08/2003 to 05/08/2010)
  • For Welder & Carpenter (ITI): 15 to 22 years (Born between 05/08/2003 to 05/08/2010)
• Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwD & Ex-Servicemen as per government norms
• Selection Process: Merit List based on Matriculation (50% minimum) + ITI marks average, followed by Document Verification

Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 374

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• ITI in Fitter Trade
• Valid ITI Certificate from recognized institute

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• No ITI requirement
• Basic technical aptitude preferred

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• ITI in Machinist Trade
• Knowledge of machine operations

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• No ITI requirement
• Interest in mechanical work

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• ITI in Electrician Trade
• Basic electrical knowledge mandatory

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• No ITI requirement
• Basic electrical aptitude

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• ITI in Welder Trade
• Welding certification preferred

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• No ITI requirement
• Interest in welding work

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• ITI in Painter Trade
• Knowledge of painting techniques

• Matriculation/10th Pass with 50% marks
• ITI in Carpenter Trade
• Woodworking skills required

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Stipend During Training: ₹8,855/- per month (as per Apprentice Act 1961)
• Post Training Employment: Level 2 – ₹19,900 – 63,200/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Grade Pay: ₹1,900/- (as per previous pay commission reference)
• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, PF
• Job Security: Central Government Railway Employee Benefits
• Career Growth: Promotion to Technician Grade III, Senior Technician, and Junior Engineer levels
• Training Duration: 1 year apprenticeship with job guarantee upon successful completion

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to High – Merit-based selection on academic performance
• Expected Applications: 25,000-30,000 candidates for 374 posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:75 to 1:85 (High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: 75-85% marks in Matriculation for general category
• ITI Advantage: ITI candidates get weightage in merit calculation
• Success Rate: Approximately 1.2-1.5% selection rate – Requires excellent academic performance
• Key Success Factor: High percentage in 10th class (50% minimum required, 80%+ recommended)

Training Center Details

• Primary Training Location: Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
• Training Facilities: State-of-the-art workshop with modern machinery and equipment
• Hostel Accommodation: Limited hostel facilities available for outstation candidates
• Training Duration: 12 months intensive practical and theoretical training
• Mentorship: Experienced railway technicians and engineers as trainers
• Certification: National Apprenticeship Certificate upon successful completion

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