Patiala Locomotive Works PLW Patiala Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 225 Act Apprentice Vacancies
Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW), a premier production unit of Indian Railways located in Patiala, Punjab, has released the official notification for the engagement of 225 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the training year 2025–26. The recruitment is open for various trades including Electrician, Mechanic (Diesel), Fitter, Machinist, and Welder. Candidates who have passed 8th or 10+2 and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions are eligible to apply. The online application window is open from 01st December to 22nd December 2025 (5:00 PM). Selection will be done purely on a merit basis without any written test.
PLW Patiala Apprentice 2026 Notification
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Name of Organization Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW), Indian Railways Post Names Act Apprentice (Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel) Education 8th Pass + ITI for Welder, 10+2 + ITI for all other trades Total Vacancies 225 Apply Mode Online Job Location Patiala, Punjab Last Date To Apply 22nd December 2025 (5:00 PM)
Trade-wise Vacancy Details
Post Name Vacancy Education Electrician 125 10+2 + ITI in Electrician trade Mechanic (Diesel) 25 10+2 + ITI in Mechanic Diesel trade Machinist 12 10+2 + ITI in Machinist trade Fitter 50 10+2 + ITI in Fitter trade Welder (G&E) 18 8th Pass + ITI in Welder trade
Education
For Welder (G&E): 8th Class Pass + ITI in Welder trade
For All Other Trades: 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass + ITI/NCVT in relevant trade
Candidates must have their mark sheets and ITI certificates ready before applying.
Salary (Stipend)
1st Year of Training: ₹7,000/month
2nd Year of Training: ₹7,700/month
3rd Year of Training: ₹8,050/month
Age Limit (as on cut-off date)
Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age for Welder: 22 years
Maximum Age for All Other Trades: 24 years
Age relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
Application Fee
Category Fee General/OBC/EWS ₹100/- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Nil
Selection Process
Merit List: Based on percentage of marks in 10th and ITI
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Apply
Visit the official PLW Patiala website
Click on the “Apply Online” link for Act Apprentice 2025-26
Register with Login Name, Candidate Name, City, Mobile Number, and Email ID
Log in to complete the application form and upload documents
Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form before the deadline
Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference
Important Dates
Starting Date to Apply 01st December 2025 (1:00 PM) Last Date to Apply 22nd December 2025 (5:00 PM) Last Date for Far-flung Areas 29th December 2025