🚂 The Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, a premier unit of Indian Railways, has announced the 47th Batch Apprentice Program 2024-25 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive offers 374 vacancies (300 ITI, 74 Non-ITI) for trades like Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Welder, Painter, and Carpenter. With a focus on advanced technologies like AI-driven diagnostics and IoT in locomotive manufacturing, this program is a gateway to a tech-driven career in India’s railway sector. Applications are open online until August 5, 2025. Candidates are advised to verify details on the official BLW website.
📅 Important Dates: | • Notification Released: 05 July 2025 • Application Opens: 05 July 2025 • Last Date to Apply: 05 August 2025 (4:45 PM IST) • Document Upload Deadline: 07 August 2025 • Exam Date: Not Applicable (Merit-Based) • Merit List: To Be Notified |
🧾 Application Fee: | General/EWS/OBC: ₹100 SC/ST/PWD/Female: ₹0 (No fee) (Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net-Banking) |
🎓 Age Limit & Eligibility (as on 05 August 2025): | • Non-ITI: 15-22 years (Born between 06.08.2003 and 05.08.2010) • ITI: 15-24 years (Born between 06.08.2001 and 05.08.2010; Welders/Carpenters: 15-22 years) • Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PWD (up to 15 years), Ex-Servicemen (as per service tenure). • Educational Qualification: – Non-ITI: 10th pass with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board. – ITI: 10th pass with minimum 50% marks + NCVT/SCVT-certified ITI in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Welder, Painter, Carpenter). • Additional Requirement: Registration on apprenticeship.gov.in before training. |
🧩 Selection Process: | • Merit List: Based on 10th-grade percentage (minimum 50% aggregate). Tiebreakers favor older candidates or earlier passers. • Document Verification: At BLW, Varanasi, with original certificates (candidates bear travel expenses). • Medical Examination: As per Railway standards. • Note: No written exam or interview. |
💰 Stipend & Benefits: | • Stipend: As per Railway Board norms (NCVT/SCVT guidelines, approximately ₹7,000-₹8,000/month). • Additional Benefits: Hands-on training in AI, IoT, and locomotive manufacturing; certificate on completion. • Career Growth: No job guarantee, but skills enhance eligibility for railway and private-sector roles. |
📍 Vacancy Details: | • Total Vacancies: 374 posts (300 ITI, 74 Non-ITI) • Trade-wise Breakdown: – Fitter: 107 ITI, 30 Non-ITI – Electrician: 71 ITI, 18 Non-ITI – Machinist: 67 ITI, 15 Non-ITI – Welder: 45 ITI, 11 Non-ITI – Painter: 7 ITI – Carpenter: 3 ITI • Reservations: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC (27%), EWS (10%), PWD/Ex-Servicemen (3% within quotas). • Location: BLW, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. |
📥 Apply Online: | 👉 apprenticeblw.in or blw.indianrailways.gov.in |
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📅 Hurry — Apply before August 5, 2025!
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