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Apprenticeships help the newcomers to have hands-on experiences in the classroom taught papers. Through the Apprentices Act, 1961 government is aiming to narrow the gap between the academics and industries. While engaging the apprentices in their organizations, they are entitled to get a stipend from the organizations for their day to day expenses. Railways also appoint hundreds of apprentices in different railway workshops across the country. Railway ITI trade apprentices also get a stipend of around Rs. 7500/ per month along with the practical experiences.
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Railway ITI Apprentices Eligibility
SL No | Designated Trades | Minimum Essential Educational Qualification |
1 | Fitter, Machinist, Turner | Should have passed 10th Class Examination under 10 +2 system of education or its equivalent and also possess a National Trade certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training. |
2 | Carpenter, Painter, Welder (Gas & Electric), Wireman | Should have passed 8th Class Examination under 10 +2 system of education with science as one of the Subjects, or its equivalent and should also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by National Council for Vocational Training. |
3 | Plumber |
Should have passed 10th Class Examination under 10 +2 system of education with science as one of the Subjects, or its equivalent and should also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by National Council for Vocational Training.
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4 | Electrician | |
5 | Electronics Mechanic | Should have passed 10th Class Examination under 10 +2 system of education with science as one of the Subjects(Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent and should also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by National Council for Vocational Training. |
6 | Mechanic (Diesel) Maintenance |
Should have passed 10th Class Examination or its equivalent and also possess National Trade certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training.
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7 | Advance Welder | |
8 | Electronic/ Information Technology |
Should have passed 10th Class Examination or its equivalent and also possess National Trade certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training.
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9 | Instrument Mechanic | |
10 | Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanic | Should have passed 10th Class Examination under 10 +2 system of education with science as one of the Subjects(Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent and should also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by National Council for Vocational Training. |
11 | Draughtsman (Civil) | Should have passed 10th Class Examination under 10 +2 system of education with science as one of the Subjects(Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent and should also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by National Council for Vocational Training. |
12 | Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | Should have passed 12th Class Examination under 10 +2 system of education with physics, chemistry and Biology |
13 | Fitter | Should have passed 10th Class Examination under 10 +2 system of education |
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Railway ITI Apprentices Stipend
During the apprenticeship training, apprentices are paid a monthly stipend to enable them to sustain their daily expenses. The stipend expenses are borne by employers. The below-given stipend rates are provided by the Directorate of the General Training.
Trade Apprentices Stipend Rates
Period of Apprenticeship Training | Rates of stipend (per month) |
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First-year | 70% of the minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory. |
Second Year | 80% of the minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory. |
Third & Fourth Year | 90% of the minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory. |
RAILWAY ITI APPRENTICE JOBS
Railway ITI Apprentice Stipend Rates
Year | Existing rate of stipend | The proposed rate of stipend |
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1st | Rs 9100/- | Rs 23400/- |
2nd | Rs 9100/- | Rs 23400/- |
3rd | Rs 9400/- | Rs 24200/- |
4th year (first 6 months) | Rs 9400/- | Rs 24200/- |
As per the latest Trade Apprentice advertisements, railways pay
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Painter, Plumber and Welder Rs.7700/- per month.
- For all other Trades Rs.8050/- per month. No other allowances will be paid during the Apprenticeship training period. Railways do not provide hostel accommodation for the apprentices.
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Stipend Rates For Other Apprentices
Categories of Apprentices | Rates of stipend (per month) |
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Engineering graduates | Rs. 4984 |
Sandwich course (Students from degree institutions) | Rs. 3542 |
Technician Apprentices | Rs. 3542 |
Sandwich course (Students from diploma institutions) | Rs. 2890 |
Technician(Vocational) Apprentices | Rs. 2758 |
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