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PLW Patiala Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 - Apply Online for 225 Seats

PLW
Central Govt
Patiala, Punjab
225 vacancies
Posted: Dec 28, 2025

Application Deadline: December 22, 2025

Overview

Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW), Indian Railways, has released the notification for the engagement of 225 Act Apprentices for the year 2025-26. Eligible candidates with ITI in relevant trades (Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Mechanic Diesel) can apply online. The selection is based on merit (average of Matriculation + ITI marks).

Recruitment Details

Recruitment Name

Act Apprentice Training 2025-26

Year

2025

Advertisement No.

001/2025-26/Apprentice

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 225

Electrician

120 Posts

Pay Scale: Stipend as per Rules

Category-wise Breakdown:

UR: 61
SC: 18
ST: 9
OBC: 32

Mechanic (Diesel)

25 Posts

Pay Scale: Stipend as per Rules

Category-wise Breakdown:

UR: 12
SC: 4
ST: 2
OBC: 7

Machinist

12 Posts

Pay Scale: Stipend as per Rules

Category-wise Breakdown:

UR: 6
SC: 2
ST: 1
OBC: 3

Fitter

50 Posts

Pay Scale: Stipend as per Rules

Category-wise Breakdown:

UR: 25
SC: 7
ST: 4
OBC: 14

Welder (G&E)

18 Posts

Pay Scale: Stipend as per Rules

Category-wise Breakdown:

UR: 9
SC: 3
ST: 1
OBC: 5

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Age Range: 15 - 24 years

As on: December 22, 2025

Age Relaxations:

  • SC / ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PWD: 10 years

Educational Qualification

  • 10th Pass (Matriculation) (Min 50%) from Recognized Board
  • ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade (NCVT) from NCVT Recognized Institute

Application Fee

General / OBCINR 100
SC / ST / PWD / WomenINR 0

Payment Modes:

Online
Credit Card
Debit Card
Net Banking

Processing fee is non-refundable. Rs 100 + applicable service charges.

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Merit List

    Prepared based on average of % marks obtained in Matriculation (10th) and ITI trade. (Both given equal weightage).

  2. 2
    Document Verification

    1.5 times the number of vacancies will be called for DV.

  3. 3
    Medical Examination

    Candidates must bring a medical certificate signed by a Government Authorised Doctor (Gazetted).

Application Process

Application Mode

Online

Instructions:

  • Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before applying.
  • Scan photograph (max 100kb, JPEG) and signature (max 25kb, JPEG).
  • CGPA marks must be converted to percentage by multiplying by 9.5.

Documents Required:

  • Scanned Photo & Signature
  • 10th Marksheet/Certificate
  • ITI Certificate (NTC/PNTC)
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • PWD Certificate (if applicable)

Stipend Details

1st Year: Rs 7000/- (approx range as per rules) 2nd Year: Rs 7700/- (for Welder/Diesel Mech who completed 1 yr ITI) 3rd Year: Rs 8050/- (for Machinist/Electrician/Fitter who completed 2 yr ITI)

Disclaimer

The information provided here is for immediate reference. While we strive for accuracy, candidates should verify details from the official notification.

Important Dates

Apply Start:Dec 1, 2025
Apply End:Dec 22, 2025
Fee Last Date:Dec 29, 2025
Result Date:2026-01-20
Training Start Date (Tentative):Feb 1, 2026

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