Overview
The Railway Recruitment Cell, West Central Railway (WCR) has officially published the WCR Apprentice Merit List 2025 along with the cut-off details. Candidates who registered for the apprentice engagement under Advertisement No. 01/2025 can now check their selection status on the official website wcr.indianrailways.gov.in. The merit list has been prepared based on the marks obtained in the 10th standard and ITI trade examinations without any written test.
Highlights
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, West Central Railway (WCR) |
| Post Name | Apprentice – Various Trades |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025 |
| Merit List Release Date | 29 October 2025 |
| Mode of Selection | Merit-Based (10th + ITI marks) |
| Official Website | wcr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Unit / Division | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Jabalpur (JBP) Division | 1136 |
| Bhopal (BPL) Division | 558 |
| Kota Division | 865 |
| CRWS Bhopal | 136 |
| WRS Kota | 151 |
| Head Quarter (JBP) | 19 |
| Total Vacancies | 2865 |
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have passed the 10th Class examination or its equivalent (10 + 2 system) securing at least 50 % aggregate marks (no rounding off). In addition, candidates should hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
Age Limit (as on 20 August 2025)
- Minimum Age – 15 years
- Maximum Age – 24 years
- Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable for SC/ST/OBC and PwBD candidates as per Railway rules.
Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS – ₹ 141 (₹ 100 application + ₹ 41 processing)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women – ₹ 41 (processing fee only)
- Payment Mode – Online through debit/credit card or net banking
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 30 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 September 2025 |
| Merit List Released On | 29 October 2025 |
| Document Verification Schedule | To be announced soon on official website |
How to Check WCR Apprentice Merit List 2025
- Visit the official website – wcr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Under the “News & Announcements” section, click on Apprentice Merit List 2025.
- Download the PDF containing the names of shortlisted candidates and cut-off marks.
- Search your registration number or name to confirm your selection.
- Keep a printed copy of the merit list for future verification.
Important Links
| WCR Apprentice Merit List PDF (29 Oct 2025) | Download Here |
| Cut Off Marks PDF | View Here |
| Apply Online Link | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF | Read Here |
| Official Website | Visit Now |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The Railway Recruitment Cell, West Central Railway published the Apprentice Merit List 2025 on 29 October 2025.
Visit wcr.indianrailways.gov.in and download the merit list PDF available under the recruitment section.
Selection is based purely on merit of marks obtained in 10th and ITI examinations; there is no written test.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 with 50% marks and possess an NCVT or SCVT ITI certificate in a relevant trade.
Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on 20 August 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.
A total of 2,865 apprentice seats are available across Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Kota divisions.
You can download it directly from the official link: wcr.indianrailways.gov.in under the latest notifications section.
No, the selection is entirely merit-based on academic performance; no exam is conducted.