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Railway BLW Apprentice Notification 2025: Indian Railways, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has invited online applications for 374 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 374 vacancies have been announced for various trades. Both ITI and non-ITI candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the BLW Apprentice posts from 5th July to 5th August 2025 through the official BLW website. All important details regarding the recruitment have been provided in this article. Therefore, candidates are advised to read the full article carefully before applying. We always recommend that candidates verify the details from the official notification, so it is essential to read the notification thoroughly.
Railway BLW Apprentice Notification 2025
Important Dates for BLW Apprentice
The online application process for BLW Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has already started from 5th July 2025. The last date to apply for the posts as well as to submit the application fee is 5th August 2025. Candidates are required to upload various documents as part of the application process. The last date for uploading documents is 7th August 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 05 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 August 2025 (16:45 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 05 August 2025 (16:45 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Upload Documents | 07 August 2025 (16:45 Hrs) |
Railway BLW Apprentice Vacancy Details
There are a total of 374 vacancies under the BLW Apprentice 2025 notification. Out of these, 300 seats are reserved for ITI candidates, and 74 seats are for non-ITI candidates, i.e., those who do not hold an ITI certificate. The vacancies are available across various trades such as Fitter, Carpenter, Painter, Electrician, and more. We have provided trade-wise vacancy details below for easy reference. However, for category-wise vacancy details, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.
| Category | Trades | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| ITI | Fitter | 107 |
| Carpenter | 03 | |
| Painter(Gen.) | 07 | |
| Machinist | 67 | |
| Welder(G&E) | 45 | |
| Electrician | 71 | |
| Total ITI Seats | 300 | |
| Non-ITI | Fitter | 30 |
| Carpenter | --- | |
| Painter(Gen.) | --- | |
| Machinist | 15 | |
| Welder(G&E) | 11 | |
| Electrician | 18 | |
| Total Non-ITI Seats | 74 | |
Reservation Details
- PWD Quota: 3% (ITI: 09 seats, Non-ITI: 02 seats).
- Ex-Servicemen: 3% (ITI: 09 seats, Non-ITI: 02 seats).
- Community-wise: SC-15%, ST-7.5%, OBC-27%, EWS-10%.
Eligibility Criteria
As with other apprentice recruitments, both ITI and non-ITI candidates are eligible to apply for this post. For non-ITI candidates, the applicant must have passed the Class 10th examination with a minimum of 50% marks. For ITI candidates, the applicant must have passed the Class 10th examination with at least 50% marks and must also possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
Education Qualification:
- Non-ITI: 10th class passed with minimum 50% marks.
- ITI: 10th passed (50% marks) + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT certified).
Age Limit (as on 05/08/2025):
- Non-ITI: 15–22 years.
- ITI (excluding Welder/Carpenter): 15–24 years.
- Welder/Carpenter: 15–22 years.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years, PwD: UR-10, SC/ST-15, OBC-13 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years (max 10 years).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PWD/Women | Exempted |
BLW Apprentice Selection Process
For this recruitment, the selection of candidates will be done on the basis of a merit list, which will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in Class 10. ITI pass candidates will not be given any weightage for their ITI marks; they are only required to have a valid certificate in the relevant trade. If two candidates have the same marks, the candidate with the older age will be given preference. If the date of birth is also the same, then the candidate who passed the Class 10th examination earlier will be considered first.
- Merit list based on 10th percentage (minimum 50% aggregate).
- Age seniority for tie-breakers.
- Document verification and medical fitness.
Training & Stipend
- Duration: As per NCVT/SCVT norms.
- Stipend: As per Railway Board/Labour Ministry guidelines.
- Note: No job guarantee post-training.
How to Apply for Railway BLW Apprentice 2025
Eligible candidates can apply online for BLW Apprentice 2025 through the official website. First, candidates need to complete the registration process, after which they can fill out the online application form. Applicants must have all the required documents ready, as mentioned below. These documents must be uploaded in image format as specified in the official notification. The file size of each document should be between 100 KB to 200 KB. Candidates also need to upload a color photograph in JPG format, with a size between 20 KB to 50 KB. We have provided step-by-step instructions below on how to apply.
- Visit official website: BLW or apprenticelw.in.
- Register and fill the online form (ITI or Non-ITI).
- Upload documents (JPG/JPEG/BMP, 100–200 KB):
- 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate (if applicable), community/PwD/Ex-Servicemen certificate.
- Passport photo (20–50 KB, white background).
- Pay fee (if applicable) and submit before 05/08/2025.
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Additional Details
- EWS certificates must be issued after 01/01/2025 by competent authorities.
- PwD candidates must provide disability certificates (≥40%) from Medical Boards.
- No TA/DA for document verification.
FAQs – Railway BLW Apprentice Notification 2025
What is the last date to apply?
Last date is 05/08/2025 (16:45 Hrs).
What is BLW in Railways?
BLW (Banaras Locomotive Works) is a production unit of Indian Railways located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and provides apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
What is the full form of BLW?
BLW stands for Banaras Locomotive Works, a premier locomotive manufacturing unit under Indian Railways.
What is the qualification for BLW Apprentice?
For ITI Candidates: 10th pass (50% marks) + ITI certificate in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT).
For Non-ITI Candidates: 10th pass (50% marks). Note: Certificates must be issued before 05/07/2025.
What is the age limit for Railway BLW Apprentice?
Non-ITI: 15–22 years.
ITI (except Welder/Carpenter): 15–24 years.
Welder/Carpenter: 15–22 years.
Age Relaxation: SC/ST (+5 years), OBC (+3 years), PwD (up to +15 years).
Is there a job guarantee after BLW apprenticeship?
No. As per the Apprenticeship Regulation 1992, BLW has no obligation to provide employment after training.
How to apply for BLW Apprentice 2025?
Apply online at BLW’s official website before 05/08/2025. Upload 10th/ITI marksheets, community certificates (if applicable), and a passport photo.
