Chittaranjan Locomotive Works hiring 492 apprentices

Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), the locomotive manufacturing factory of Indian Railways, has published a notification for recruitment to the post of apprentice for various trades including fitter, electrician, welder etc. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill up 492 vacancies in CLW. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for this post. The application process has already begun. The last date to apply for these posts is October 3, 2021. All candidates can check vacancy details, academic qualification, age limit and other details below.

Important date

Notification number: TS/157/AITT (Part)/2021

Last date for submission of application: October 03, 2021

Vacancy details

The total number of vacancies is 492. Take a look at the post-wise details.

Fitter: 200 Posts

Turner: 20 Posts

Machinist: 56 Posts

Welder (G&E): 88 Posts

Electrician: 112 Posts

Refrigeration and AC mechanic: 04 Posts

Painter (G): 12 Posts

Eligibility criteria

– Academic qualification: According to notification, candidates must pass matriculation or 10th class in 10+2 examination system or equivalent examination from a government recognised board. They also should have an ITI examination passed certificate recognised by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) in the notified trades.

– Age limit: Candidates should not be less than 15 years and not more than 24 years of age as on September 15, 2021.  Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for reserved category candidates as per government guidelines.

Selection process

As per the official notification, there will be no written examination or interview or oral examination. Engagement of apprentices will be done on the basis of merit list on the basis of marks obtained in the 10th class examination.

Training period and stipend

As per the extant rules and directives issued by the railway board from time to time.

How to apply

The applicants should be registered in apprenticeshipindia.org  and all documents should be uploaded to the portal. For more information, check the detailed notification.

About CLW

Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) was named after freedom fighter, leader and statesmen Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das. The production started on January 26, 1950, the day when India became a republic. Despite Covid-19 related challenges, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) has produced 46 locomotives in August 2021, which is a milestone.