| BLW Indian Railways Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 374 ITI & Non‑ITI Apprentice Vacancies (47th Batch) |
The Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Indian Railways has announced recruitment for 374 Apprentice vacancies including ITI and Non-ITI candidates under the 47th batch Act Apprenticeship program. The training will be imparted at BLW, Varanasi.
Total Vacancies: 374 (300 ITI posts + 74 Non-ITI posts)
Online Application Start Date: 5 July 2025
Online Application Last Date: 5 August 2025 (up to 4:45 PM)
Official Apply Portal: apprenticeblw.in / blw.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Trade Name |
ITI Vacancies |
Non-ITI Vacancies |
Total Vacancies |
| Fitter |
107 |
30 |
137 |
| Carpenter |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Painter (General) |
7 |
0 |
7 |
| Machinist |
67 |
15 |
82 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) |
45 |
11 |
56 |
| Electrician |
71 |
18 |
89 |
| Total |
300 |
74 |
374 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
- Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 05 August 2025 for ITI candidates; 15 to 22 years for Non-ITI candidates. Relaxation as per government rules applies for reserved categories.
- Educational Qualification:
- ITI Candidates: Must have passed ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade.
- Non-ITI Candidates: Must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board with minimum 50% marks.
- Nationality: Indian.
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| Application Fee |
- General, OBC, EWS candidates: ₹100/-
- SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates: No application fee.
- Payment via online modes (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) only.
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| Selection Process |
| Selection will be based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination and merit list prepared separately for ITI and Non-ITI candidates. No written exam or interview is generally conducted. Document verification and medical fitness will be required. |
| How to Apply Online |
- Visit the official BLW recruitment portal: apprenticeblw.in
- Register using a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in and fill the application form carefully with all required details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and certificates as needed.
- Pay the application fee online if applicable.
- Submit the application and keep a printout or screenshot for reference.
- Check the website regularly for updates on merit lists and training schedules.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1: What is the total number of vacancies in BLW Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
There are 374 vacancies including 300 ITI and 74 Non-ITI posts.
- Q2: What is the last date to apply online?
5 August 2025 (up to 4:45 PM)
- Q3: What are the minimum eligibility qualifications?
10th pass with minimum 50% marks for Non-ITI; ITI certificate for ITI candidates in relevant trades.
- Q4: Is there an application fee?
₹100 for General/OBC/EWS, no fee for SC/ST/females/PwBD candidates.
- Q5: How is selection done?
Merit-based on qualifying exam marks for ITI and Non-ITI separately, no written test.
- Q6: Where to apply online?
At the official BLW apprentice portal: apprenticeblw.in.
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Best wishes to all candidates applying for BLW Indian Railways Apprentice Recruitment 2025!
