Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2024-25: 250 Positions

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement of Apprentices as per the directives of the Apprentices Act, 1961, it is proposed to provide training to apprentice candidates in the following trades at Patiala Locomotive Works, Patiala.

Advertisement no: 001/2025-26

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies: 225 Apprentices Positions

Electrician: 120 Positions
Mechanic: 25 Positions
Machinist: 12 Positions
Fitter: 50 Positions
Welder: 18 Positions

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 01-12-2025
Last Date of Online Application: 22-12-2025

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must pass 10+2/ intermediate examination with a minimum of 50% marks, from a recognized board (8 pass for welder) and must possess ITI in a relevant trade recognised by SCVT/ NCVT.

Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 15 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 24 (15 to 22 years for welder positions) as on 22-12-2025. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on a percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in both matriculation and ITI exams, giving equal weightage to both.

Renumeration: 1st year of training: Rs. 9,600 per month
2nd year of training: Rs. 10,560 per month
3rd year of training: Rs. 11,040 per month

Processing Fee: Rs. 100
SC/ST/PwBD/women candidates are exempt from payment of the application fee.
Candidates are suggested to pay the processing fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the Patiala Locomotive Works, Patiala at https://plw.indianrailways.gov.in

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of Patiala Locomotive Works, Patiala at https://plw.indianrailways.gov.in/Apprentices_recruitment