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Apply for Railway BLW Apprentice 2025. Check eligibility, important dates, fees, age limit, vacancy details and how to submit the online application.
The Indian Railways Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has announced recruitment for Trade Apprentices for both ITI and Non‑ITI candidates. The selection will be based on an online application and a merit list. This opportunity offers 374 apprentice posts across various trades.
| Total Posts | 374 |
| Eligible Candidates | ITI & Non‑ITI candidates |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 05‑07‑2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05‑08‑2025 (till 04:45 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 05‑08‑2025 |
| Complete Form Submission Deadline | 07‑08‑2025 |
| Merit List Publication | Available Soon |
| General / OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 0/- |
| All Female Candidates | Rs. 0/- |
Fees can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
| Minimum Age | 15 years |
| Maximum Age (Non‑ITI) | 22 years (as on 05‑08‑2025) |
| Maximum Age (ITI) | 24 years (as on 05‑08‑2025) |
| Age Relaxation | As per recruitment rules |
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Fitter (ITI) | 43 | 11 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 107 |
| Fitter (Non‑ITI) | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| Carpenter (ITI) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Painter (ITI) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Machinist (ITI) | 27 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 67 |
| Machinist (Non‑ITI) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Welder (ITI) | 19 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 45 |
| Welder (Non‑ITI) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Electrician (ITI) | 29 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 71 |
| Electrician (Non‑ITI) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
For the latest updates and to access the online application portal, refer to the official website mentioned in the notification.
The Railway BLW Apprentice 2025 recruitment offers a valuable entry point into the Indian Railways for both ITI and Non‑ITI candidates. Interested aspirants should ensure they meet the age and educational criteria, pay the appropriate fee, and submit their applications before the 05‑08‑2025 deadline to be considered for the merit list.