📋 Vacancy Details
🔧 ITI Apprentice Seats
| Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 16 | 08 | 29 | 11 | 43 | 107 |
| Carpenter | — | — | 01 | — | 01 | 02 |
| Painter (Gen.) | 01 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 07 |
| Machinist | 10 | 05 | 18 | 07 | 27 | 67 |
| Welder (G&E) | 07 | 03 | 12 | 04 | 19 | 45 |
| Electrician | 11 | 05 | 19 | 07 | 29 | 71 |
| Total | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
🛠️ Non-ITI Apprentice Seats
| Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Fitter | 05 | 02 | 08 | 03 | 12 | 30 |
| Carpenter | — | — | — | — | 01 | 01 |
| Painter (Gen.) | — | — | — | — | 01 | 01 |
| Machinist | 02 | 01 | 04 | 02 | 06 | 15 |
| Welder (G&E) | 02 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 04 | 11 |
| Electrician | 03 | 01 | 05 | 02 | 07 | 18 |
| Total | 12 | 05 | 20 | 08 | 29 | 74 |
✅ Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS, PwBD & Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Non-ITI Candidates:
- Passed 10th class (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks.
- Qualification must be completed before 05 July 2025.
- For ITI Candidates:
- Passed 10th class (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks AND
- Passed ITI in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
- Certificates must be issued before 05 July 2025.
❌ Appearing candidates are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 05/08/2025)
| Category | ITI Candidates | Non-ITI Candidates |
| Minimum Age | 15 years | 15 years |
| Maximum Age | 24 years (Except Welder/Carpenter: 22 years) | 22 years |
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: UR – 10 yrs, SC/ST – 15 yrs, OBC – 13 yrs
- Ex-Servicemen: Length of service + 3 yrs (Max 10 yrs)
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | NIL |
| Payment Mode | Online (UPI/Debit/Credit/Net Banking) |
⚠️ Fee once paid is non-refundable.
📜 Selection Process
- ✅ Merit List based on 10th Marks (minimum 50% required)
- ✅ ITI candidates will be selected based on Matriculation only
- No written test or interview
- Tie-breakers:
- Older age preferred
- Earlier matriculation pass
👨🏭 Training & Stipend
- Training as per Apprentices Act, 1961
- Stipend will be paid as per Ministry of Labour / Railway Board norms
- Contract to be signed with BLW before training begins
📝 How to Apply
- Visit: https://apprenticeblw.in
- Register with basic details and verify with OTP
- Fill online application form (choose ITI or Non-ITI)
- Upload scanned documents:
- Matric/ITI certificate
- Caste/PwD/Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Passport photo (20–50 KB)
- Signature
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit form and take printout
📸 Keep at least 8 copies of same photo for training
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 05 July 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 05 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 August 2025 (16:45 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Upload Documents | 07 August 2025 (16:45 Hrs) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 05 August 2025 (16:45 Hrs) |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
| 📄 Official Notification | Click Here |
| 📝 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 🌐 BLW Official Website | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – BLW Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BLW Apprentice 2025?
👉 05 August 2025 (16:45 hrs)
Q2. How many posts are available in BLW 47th Batch?
👉 Total 374 Posts (300 ITI + 74 Non-ITI)
Q3. Is there any exam or interview?
👉 No, selection is purely on merit (10th marks)
Q4. Can I apply for both ITI and Non-ITI posts?
👉 ❌ No. Only one application (either ITI or Non-ITI) is allowed.
Q5. What is the minimum qualification required?
👉 10th pass with 50% marks (and ITI for ITI trades)
