Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Bengaluru (under the Ministry of Railways) has released the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 192 posts, including a large number of vacancies for the Fitter trade. This recruitment is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for training purposes (not a permanent job). 

Overview (Fitter Apprentice Focus)

Particulars	Details
Organization	Rail Wheel Factory (RWF)
Post Name	Act Apprentice (Fitter)
Total Vacancies (Fitter)	85 Posts
Job Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Training Period	1 Year
Stipend	₹12,261/month
Application Mode	Offline
Selection	Merit-based (No Exam)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	28 February 2026
Application Start	28 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	1 April 2026 (5 PM)
Merit List	~May 2026
Training Start	After merit list

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
• ITI (NCVT) in Fitter trade

Age Limit

• 15 to 24 years (as on 01 March 2026)
• Age relaxation as per rules

Selection Process

• No written test / CBT
• No interview
• Selection based on 10th + ITI marks merit list

Trade-wise Vacancy

Trade	Vacancies
Fitter	85
Machinist	31
Electrician	18
Electronic Mechanic	22

Application Process

• Mode: Offline only
• Address: Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064