Organization: Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi
Post Exam Name: ITI & Non-ITI Apprentice (47th Batch)
Total Vacancies: 374 Posts (300 ITI + 74 Non-ITI)
Advt No.: 47th Batch Act.Appt./2024
Official Website: blw.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date: 05 July 2025
Online Apply Last Date: 05 August 2025 (till 16:45 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 05 August 2025 (till 16:45 hrs)
Last Date to Upload Documents: 07 August 2025 (till 16:45 hrs)
Exam Date: Notify Soon
Admit Card: Before Exam
Result Date: Will Be Updated Soon
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
SC / ST / PH: ₹0
All Female Candidates: ₹0
Payment Mode:
Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (as on 05 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age:
- Non-ITI: 22 Years
- ITI (except Welder & Carpenter): 24 Years
- ITI (Welder & Carpenter): 22 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 years
Eligibility Criteria
For Non-ITI Candidates
- Passed Class 10th (High School) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks under 10+2 system
- Age: 15 to 22 years
- Must have passed the required qualification before 05 July 2025
For ITI Candidates
- Passed Class 10th (High School) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks under 10+2 system
- ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT / SCVT
- Age:
- Most Trades: 15 to 24 years
- Welder / Carpenter: 15 to 22 years
- Must have passed the required qualification before 05 July 2025
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Posts: 374
Trade-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Trade | ITI Seats | Non-ITI Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 107 | 30 |
| Electrician | 71 | 18 |
| Machinist | 67 | 15 |
| Welder (G & E) | 45 | 11 |
| Carpenter | 03 | — |
| Painter (General) | 07 | — |
Exam Pattern (If Conducted)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
Selection Process
- Merit-Based Shortlisting:
- Non-ITI: Based on Class 10th marks
- ITI: Based on combined Class 10th and ITI marks
- No weightage for higher qualifications
- In case of a tie: preference to older candidate
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Fill Form
- Visit apprenticeblw.in
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload documents: 10th marksheet, ITI certificate (if applicable), birth certificate, category certificate, PwD certificate, photograph, signature, Aadhaar card
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout
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