RWF Recruitment Updates 2026

RWF Recruitment Updates 2026: Complete Guide

Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), formerly known as Wheel and Axle Plant, is located in Yelahanka, Bangalore. It is a state-of-the-art production unit of Indian Railways dedicated to manufacturing wheels, axles, and wheelsets for railway wagons, coaches, and locomotives. Unlike Zonal Railways (RRB/RRC), RWF conducts its own independent recruitment drives, primarily for ITI Apprentices and specialized quotas, offering a gateway to a prestigious technical career in the Silicon Valley of India.

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RWF (Bangalore) Recruitment: The Complete Career Guide

RWF Yelahanka is a dream workplace for technical aspirants in Karnataka and South India. It is one of the few plants in the world that manufactures wheels and axles under one roof. Recruitment here is highly competitive due to the structured training facilities and the advantage of the “Railway Apprentice Quota.”

RWF Recruitment Categories & “Trade-Wise” Opportunities

RWF is a specialized manufacturing complex, so recruitment is heavily skewed towards technical trades and special quotas. Candidates should know the specific opportunities available:

• Act Apprentice (The Biggest Drive):
  • Volume: RWF releases annual notifications (often 190+ seats).
  • Trades: High demand for Fitter, Machinist, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Turner, CNC Programming-cum-Operator (COE Group), Electrician, and Electronic Mechanic.
  • The “RWF Advantage”: Completing an apprenticeship here is prestigious. It grants a 20% Quota in Level-1 (Group D) jobs in the railways and provides industrial training with a monthly Stipend.
  • Selection: Purely on Merit (10th Marks + ITI Marks). Note: No written exam is conducted.
• Sports Quota:
  • RWF has excellent sports facilities, including a dedicated stadium in Yelahanka. It conducts Open Advertisement recruitment for outstanding sportspersons in disciplines like Cricket, Hockey, Basketball, and Kabaddi. Trials are held at the RWF Sports Stadium.
• Cultural & Scouts/Guides Quota:
  • Recruitment for talented artists and active Scouts & Guides members occurs periodically to support the vibrant cultural life of the RWF township.

Key Recruitment Process Details

• Direct Recruitment: For RWF-specific Apprentice and Quota posts, you do not go through RRB Bangalore. You apply directly via the RWF Online Portal.
• Merit List Generation: For apprentices, a unified merit list is prepared based on the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50%) + ITI marks in the relevant trade.
• Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates are called to the Technical Training Centre (TTC) or the Personnel Department in Yelahanka for verification.

Contact Details & Address (Official)

For queries regarding Apprentice Merit Lists, Joining Letters, or Medical Boards, use the official contact channels listed below.

• Office Address: Senior Personnel Officer, Personnel Department, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560064
• Helpline & Contact:
  • Phone: 080-28460394 / 080-28072604 (General Enquiry)
  • Office Hours: 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Official Website:
  • rwf.indianrailways.gov.in (Navigate to ‘Contact Us’ > ‘Recruitment’)

Selection Process for Apprentices

The RWF Apprentice selection follows a transparent, merit-based protocol:

1. Application: Online/Offline application as per notification.
2. Merit Calculation: Average of percentage marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI.
3. DV & Medical: Verification of original certificates and a medical fitness test at the RWF Railway Hospital.

Stay Alert for RWF Updates

RWF recruitment notifications are eagerly awaited by thousands of aspirants from Karnataka. Apprentice Merit Lists and Sports Quota trial dates are critical. We strongly recommend checking this dashboard twice weekly. Bookmark this page for the fastest RWF (Bangalore) alerts.