Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022: Find All The Important Information Here

Shashank Ranguwar | Updated: Oct 25, 2022 17:50 IST

Patiala Locomotive Work (PLW) has released a recruitment notification for various posts of Apprentice. The eligibility for this Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022 differs for each post type. The following article will give you all the crucial details that you need to know about this recruitment. Read it completely.

Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022: Notification Overview

Recruitment bodyPatiala Locomotive Works (PLW)
PostApprentice
Number of posts295
First date of application17th October 2022
Last date to apply16th November 2022 till 5 PM
Last date of fee payment23rd November 2022
Official websiteplw.indianrailways.gov.in

Download Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022 Notification PDF

Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022: Number Of Posts

Here is a table showing the vacancies in the PLW apprentice 2022 recruitment.

TradeSCSTOBCURTotal SlotsEXSMEXSM
Electrician2111387014044
Mechanic (Diesel)6311204011
Machinist21481500
Fitter11620387522
Welder (G&E)427122511
Total44238014829588

Note: The extant provisions of the reservation to the extent of 3% for Persons with

Disabilities OWD) and 3% for Ex-Servicemen shall be followed.

For differently abled Applicants/Persons with Disability (PWD), the maximum Disability is detailed Category-wise and trade-wise as mentioned below:

Trade

Maximum Disability for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH)

Fitter

The lower limb partially damaged from one side can be accommodated.

Welder (G&E)

A person without a leg and without three fingers of one hand can be accommodated.

Electrician

Partially lower limb students can be accommodated

Machinist

Only small finger damaged can join

Mechanic Diesel

  1. The upper limb partially damaged (Little finger and ring finger) can be accommodated for both hands
  2. If the lower limb is partially damaged, only one side can be accommodated.

Trade

Maximum Disability for Visually Handicapped (VH)

Fitter

Low vision means a person with impairment of vision less than 6/18 to 6/60 with the best correction in the better eye or impairment of field in any one of the following categories:

  1. Reduction of fields less than 50 degrees
  2. Hemianopia with macular involvement
  3. Altitudinal defect involving lower fields

Electrician

Machinist

Mechanic Diesel

Trades

Maximum Disability for Hearing Handicapped (HH)

Fitter

  1. Deaf
  2. Dumb
  3. Deaf and Dumb

Welder (G&E)

Electrician

Machinist

Mechanic Diesel

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Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022: Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for the PLW Indian railways recruitment 2022 are as follows:

Minimum Educational Qualification and Minimum Technical Qualification

TradeMinimum Educational QualificationMinimum Technical Qualification
Electrician10+2 with Science and Maths and minimum 50% marks in 10thITI pass in Electrician trade
Mechanic Diesel10+2 with minimum 50% marks in 10thITI pass in Mechanical (Diesel) trade
Machinist10+2 with Science and Maths and minimum 50% marks in 10thITI pass in Machinist trade
Fitter10+2 with Science and Maths and minimum 50% marks in 10thITI pass in Fitter trade
Welder (G&E)8th PassITI pass in Welder trade

Age Limit

The age of candidates for all apprentice posts will be calculated as of 31st October 2022.

  • For Electrician, Mechanic (Diesel), Machinist and Fitter trade – 15 to 24 Years
  • Welder (Gas and Electric) trade – 15 to 22 Years

In the trades, the candidates from SC and ST categories will get five years of relaxation in age, whereas candidates from the OBC category will get three years of relaxation.

Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022: Fee Details

Candidates applying for PLW Indian railways apprentice recruitment 2022 will have to pay the examination fee depending on the category they belong to. The fee details are mentioned below:

  • For Gen/2A/2B/OBC: Rs. 100/-
  • For SC/ ST: Nil
  • Payment Mode: Online

Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022: FAQs

How many total posts are there in the Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022?

There are a total of 295 posts in the Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022.

What is the last date of application for Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022?

The last date for application for the Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2022 is 16th November 2022 till 5 PM.

Is there a written exam for the selection for the Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice post?

No, there is no exam. The selection will be made based on merit, which will be created after considering candidates’ marks in 10th and in ITI.

Is there age relaxation for SC, ST and OBC candidates in this Patiala Locomotive Works Apprentice recruitment?

Yes. SC and ST candidates will get five years of age relaxation, while OBC candidates will get three years of age relaxation.

What is the official website of Patiala Locomotive Works?

Patiala Locomotive Works’ official website is plw.indianrailways.gov.in.

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