Indian Railwayss, specifically the Indian Railwayss BLW in Varanasi, has issued a significant notification (No. BLW/P/Rectt./Act. Apprentice/47th batch /ITI & Non ITI/24-25) for the recruitment of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This initiative aims to provide valuable training opportunities across various trades for a total of 374 candidates, comprising both Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and Non-ITI qualified individuals.
Indian Railways BLW Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Post Name | ITI (Industrial Training Institute) candidates & Non-ITI candidates |
| Vacancy | 374 |
| Application Date | 05 July 2025– 05 August 2025 (extended) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | apprenticeship.gov.in |
📌 Vacancy Summary & Trades
Total Vacancies: 374 (300 ITI & 74 Non‑ITI)
ITI Trades:
Fitter – 107
Carpenter – 3
Painter (Gen) – 7
Machinist – 67
Welder (G&E) – 45
Electrician – 71
Non‑ITI Trades:
Fitter – 30
Machinist – 15
Welder – 11
Electrician – 18
Important Dates
Notification Release: 5 July 2025
Online Registration Start: 5 July 2025
Last Date to Apply: 5 August 2025 by 4:45 PM
Last Date for Fee & Document Upload: Fee by 5 Aug, documents by 7 Aug 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Non‑ITI: 10th Pass (≥ 50%)
ITI: 10th Pass (≥ 50%) + Relevant ITI Trade Certificate
Age Limits (as of 5 Aug 2025):
Non‑ITI: 15–22 years
ITI: 15–24 years (for Welder & Carpenter trades max 22 years)
Age relaxations apply for OBC (3 yrs), SC/ST (5 yrs), PwBD & combos
Stipend & Fee
Stipend: As per Railway Board/Labour Ministry norms (typically ~₹7,000–9,000/month)
Application Fee:
UR/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/PwBD/Female: No fee
Selection Process
Merit-based (No exam/interview)
Based on % marks in 10th + ITI or 10th alone (Non‑ITI)
Shortlisting & Document Verification to follow
How to Apply
Visit official BLW Apprentice portal: apprenticeblw.in or blw.indianrailways.gov.in under Career → Apply Apprentice
Register as new user or login; choose 47th Batch Act Apprentice – 2024/Batch 2025
Pay ₹100 fee (if applicable)
Fill application form & upload scanned documents (10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, photo, signature, category/Age proof)
Submit before 5 Aug 2025, 16:45, ensure docs are updated by 7 Aug 2025, 16:45
Print confirmation page and retain it for future reference
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