Banaras Locomotive Works has issued a job advertisement for ITI and non-ITI posts. Candidates who have passed the exam and meet the qualifying requirements can register online for the available positions. Those who have not finished an ITI are 15 to 22 years old, whereas those who have are 15 to 24 years old.
Registration began on October 26, 2025, and the deadline for submitting an online application is November 25, 2025, with candidates able to submit documents until November 27, 2025. To apply for BLW Apprentice Recruitment 2025, go to the official website at blw.indianrailways.gov.in.
Important Dates of Railway Banaras Locomotive Works BLW Apprentices
Particulars |
Dates |
Application date |
26/10/2025 |
Last Date for Apply |
Online: 25/11/2025 up to 04:45 PM |
Pay Exam Fee Last Date |
25/11/2025 |
Last Date Complete Form |
27/11/2025 |
Highlights
Organization |
Banaras Locomotive Works |
Recruitment Type |
Apprentice |
Post |
374 |
Application Fee |
General- 100 Rs, Reserved Category and Female – Nill |
Last Date of Document Submission |
27 November 2025 |
Application Date |
26 October to 25 November 2025 (16:45 PM) |
Official Website |
blw.indianrailways.gov.in |
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS: 100/-
SC / ST /PH : 0/-
All Category Female : 0/-
Pay the Exam Fees Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. |
Eligibility Criteria
- The most recent information about Govt Apprentice eligibility requirements, including education, age restriction, experience, and income, may be found here.
- The minimum educational criteria for blw.indianrailways.gov.in recruitment in 2025 are listed below; however, those with higher education can also apply for the Apprentice post, however, there is an age requirement.
- Non-ITI Age Limit: The minimum age requirement is 15 years, with a maximum age requirement of 22 years.
- ITI Age Limit: The minimum age for the post of welder, and carpenter trader is 15 years, with a maximum age requirement of 24 years (till 26/10/2025).
- Age relaxation will be available to reserved category applicants according to government rules, which are as follows:
- 5 years for SC/STs
- 3 years OBC
- PH: ten years
Educational Qualifications
- For ITI and non-ITI roles, candidates must have a 10th-grade diploma with a minimum of 50%. A minimum of 50% in the tenth-grade examination or its equivalent is necessary for non-ITI candidates. The candidate must have completed all prerequisites before the notification date.
- Candidates must have passed the appropriate trades' ITI exam as well as their 10th-grade exam, or its equivalent, with at least 50% of the possible points from a recognized board to be qualified for ITI.
Railway BLW Internship Selection & Stipend
- The National Council of Vocational Training Rules will govern the BLW Apprentice term. Selected candidates must sign a bond and rigorously adhere to the rules and restrictions of the Apprentice program.
- The selection process for BLW Apprentice 2025 at Banaras Locomotive Works comprises a competitive written exam. Some additional jobs on blw.indianrailways.gov.in require an interview or physical examination. Stipends will be paid by Indian Railway Board guidelines, which will be determined by the board itself.
Application Details
- The Indian Railway Banaras Locomotive Work BLW Varanasi ITI / Non-ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been released. Candidates may apply between October 26, 2025, and November 25, 2025.
- Candidates must read the notification before applying for the Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
- Kindly verify and gather all necessary paperwork, including proof of identity, address, eligibility, and basic data.
- For the admission entrance form, please have any necessary supporting documentation (signature, photo, proof of ID, etc.) ready.
- Please carefully review the application form, including all columns, before submitting it.
- Take a print of the completed form.
Vacancy Details
Total Post = 374
Post Name |
Total Post |
BLW Banaras Locomotive Work Apprentice Eligibility |
ITI Post |
300 |
Class 10 High School Exam with Minimum 50% Marks with ITI / NCVT Certificate in Related Trade. |
Non-ITI Post |
74 |
Class 10 High School Exam with Minimum 50% Marks. |
Vacancy details: Category/ Trade Wise
Trade Name |
Type |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
Fitter |
ITI |
43 |
11 |
29 |
16 |
08 |
107 |
Non-ITI |
12 |
03 |
08 |
05 |
02 |
30 |
Carpenter |
ITI |
02 |
0 |
01 |
0 |
0 |
03 |
Painter |
ITI |
02 |
01 |
02 |
01 |
01 |
07 |
Machinist |
ITI |
27 |
07 |
18 |
10 |
05 |
67 |
Non-ITI |
06 |
02 |
04 |
02 |
01 |
15 |
Welder |
ITI |
19 |
04 |
12 |
07 |
03 |
45 |
Non-ITI |
04 |
01 |
03 |
02 |
01 |
11 |
Electrician |
ITI |
29 |
07 |
19 |
11 |
05 |
71 |
Non-ITI |
07 |
02 |
05 |
03 |
01 |
18 |