<h1 class="ql-align-center">Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana </h1> <h2>Context:</h2> <ul><li>Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was launched by the Ministry of Railways as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.</li></ul> <h2>About:</h2> <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">This is a skill development programme, where training will be provided to youth with a special focus on jobs that are relevant to the Railways</li></ul> <ul><li>Candidates who are 10th passed and between 18-35 years shall be eligible to apply.</li></ul> <ul><li>Training will be provided to 50000 candidates over a period of three years under the Apprentice Act 1961.</li></ul> <ul><li>Training programmes will be&nbsp;conducted in four trades viz. Electrician, Welder, Machinist and Fitter and will comprise of initial basic training of 100 hours</li></ul> <ul><li>There will be&nbsp;no reservation given&nbsp;to the candidates under this Scheme.</li></ul>