Online applications opened on October 9, 2023, and will close on October 31, 2023. For cases involving fees, payments can be made until November 6, 2023, following the bank’s specified timings.
Additionally, there is a 3 per cent reservation for specific categories, including children of deceased/disabled ex-servicemen, children of ex-servicemen, children of serving soldiers, children of serving military officers, and ex-servicemen, as per Railway Board’s letter No. E (M.P.P.) 2006/6/10 issued on 31.07.06.
| S.No. | Trade | SC | ST | OBC | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | 21 | 11 | 38 | 70 | 140 |
| 2 | Mechanic (Diesel) | 06 | 03 | 11 | 20 | 40 |
| 3 | Machinist | 02 | 01 | 04 | 08 | 15 |
| 4 | Fitter | 11 | 06 | 20 | 38 | 75 |
| 5 | Welder (G&E) | 04 | 02 | 07 | 12 | 25 |
| Total | 44 | 23 | 80 | 148 | 295 |
Minimum educational and technical qualifications for the mentioned trades:
Electrician:
• Minimum Educational Qualification: 10th class pass or equivalent.
• Minimum Technical Qualification: ITI pass with at least 50% aggregate marks, including Science and Mathematics subjects, in the Electrician trade under the 10+2 education system.
Mechanic (Diesel):
• Minimum Educational Qualification: 10th class pass or equivalent.
• Minimum Technical Qualification: ITI pass with at least 50% aggregate marks in the Mechanic (Diesel) trade under the 10+2 education system.
Machinist:
• Minimum Educational Qualification: Passed with ITI subjects in Science and Mathematics in the Mechanical Trade under the 10+2 education system with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Fitter:
• Minimum Educational Qualification: 10th class pass or equivalent.
• Minimum Technical Qualification: ITI pass in the Fitter trade with at least 50% aggregate marks, including Science and Mathematics subjects, under the 10+2 education system.
Welder:
• Minimum Educational Qualification: Passed 8th class or equivalent.
• Minimum Technical Qualification: ITI pass in the Welder trade.
The age limits and relaxation details for the mentioned trades are as follows:
For Electrician, Mechanic (Diesel), Machinist, and Fitter trades, the age limit is 15 to 24 years as of October 31, 2023. However, for the Welder (Gas and Electric) trade, the age limit is 15 to 22 years as of the same date.
Additionally, there is a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories in all trades. This same 5-year relaxation applies to candidates from other categories as well.
Application Fees
A processing fee of Rs 100, along with applicable service charges, is required to be paid by the applicant at the time of applying. It’s important to note that this processing fee is non-refundable. However, candidates falling under specific categories, such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Physically Handicapped individuals, and women candidates, are exempt from paying any fee.
Read the official notice here
Direct link to apply online
How to apply
• If you have registered on the website portal of the National Skill Development Corporation at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, you can proceed with your application.
• It’s important to ensure that you have completed all the necessary details for the apprenticeship on the portal. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Keep a printout of your registration on the portal and all details ready.
If you have registered at an employment office, provide the relevant details.
Prepare your credit or debit card or other payment methods for paying the required fees.
Visit the official website of Patiala Locomotive Factory, Patiala-147003, and navigate to the relevant section.
Under the “Personnel” section in the “Misc Activities” link, find the sub-link titled “Engagement of Act Apprentices.”
Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” link to access the application form.
Follow the provided instructions to fill out and submit your application.
The selection process for the Act Apprentice training program is as follows:
• Merit List Preparation: The merit list will be prepared based on the average of percentage marks obtained by applicants in both Matriculation (10th) and ITI examinations. Equal weightage is given to both these scores. For instance, if an applicant has scored 70% in Matriculation and 80% in ITI, the average percentage would be calculated as (70 + 80) / 2, resulting in a 75% average.
• Seat Allocation: The merit list will also take into account the number of available seats in each trade and the reservations allocated for various categories such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, and Disabled Persons, as per the prevailing guidelines.