Published on: 07 July 2025
Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2025
Training Start: August 2025
Official Website: railkvy.indianrailways.gov.in
If you’re a young aspirant looking to enhance your skills in trades like Electrician, Welder, Fitter, AC Mechanic, Computer Basics, and many others — this is your chance to learn for free and boost your career prospects!
📌 About the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
The RKVY is a part of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), aimed at empowering Indian youth by providing them with industry-relevant skill training. The program is conducted at designated training centres across Indian Railways.
This training opens up employment and self-employment opportunities in core industrial trades.
🛠️ Trades Available for Training
- AC Mechanic
- Carpenter
- CNSS (Communication Network & Surveillance System)
- Computer Basics
- Concreting
- Electrical
- Electronics & Instrumentation
- Fitter
- Instrument Mechanic
- Machinist
- Mechatronics Technician
- Track Laying
- Welding
- Bar Bending
- Basics of IT, S&T in Indian Railway
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 10th Pass
- Age Limit: 18 to 35 years as on notification date (07.07.2025)
- Selection Criteria: Merit-based on Class 10th percentage (CBSE candidates must convert CGPA using ×9.5 formula)
📝 Application Process
- Mode of Application: Online Only
- Application Dates: From 08 July 2025 (00:00 hrs) to 21 July 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Website to Apply: www.railkvy.indianrailways.gov.in
👉 Offline applications will not be accepted.
📍 Important Dates
- Online Application Opens: 08 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2025
- Merit List Publication: 22 July 2025 (12:30 PM)
📚 Course Details
- Duration: 3 Weeks (18 Days)
- Timings: Daytime only
- Attendance Requirement: Minimum 75%
- Pass Criteria: 55% in theory, 60% in practical
- Fee: Training is free of cost (No stipend, travel or daily allowance)
📄 Documents Required at Time of Reporting
- Photograph & Signature
- 10th Marksheet & Certificate
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhar/PAN/Bank Passbook etc.)
- Medical Certificate (Fitness from Registered Practitioner)
- Notarized Affidavit (Rs.10 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper)
⚠️ Important Notes
- No job guarantee in Railways post-training.
- Trainees are not railway employees.
- Lodging and food are self-arranged.
- COVID-19 safety protocols must be followed.
- Training schedule may change as per institute discretion.
📢 Final Words
The Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana August 2025 training batch is a fantastic opportunity for India’s youth to gain hands-on industrial skills that are in high demand. With free training, wide choice of trades, and national-level certification — it’s a step toward an empowered and employable future.
👉 Don’t miss out! Apply online before 21st July 2025.
