DLW Trade Apprentice Cutoff 2027
Expected Cutoff 2027 & Previous Year Cutoffs — Diesel Locomotive Works Trade Apprentice Recruitment Varanasi
Disclaimer: Cutoff data shown is estimated based on previous year trends and historical patterns. These figures are for reference only. Check the official Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi website for exact and authoritative cutoff marks.
Expected Cutoff 2027 — DLW Trade Apprentice
| Category | Cutoff Marks | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 55 | 55.0% |
| EWS | 48 | 48.0% |
| OBC (NCL) | 50 | 50.0% |
| SC | 39 | 39.0% |
| ST | 36 | 36.0% |
| PwD | 28 | 28.0% |
* Cutoff marks are estimated. General cutoff = 55% of 100 total marks, adjusted per category.
Previous Year Cutoff Trends (General Category)
| Year | General Cutoff Marks | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 55.0% |
| 2025 | 53 | 53.0% |
| 2024 | 52 | 52.0% |
Trend Analysis: Cutoffs for DLW Trade Apprentice show an upward trend year over year (+3–6% annually). Plan to score 10–15% above the cutoff to secure selection comfortably.
Factors Affecting DLW Trade Apprentice Cutoff
Number of Applicants
Higher competition typically raises the cutoff as more candidates vie for the same seats.
Paper Difficulty
A tougher paper generally results in lower cutoffs; an easier paper tends to push cutoffs higher.
Number of Vacancies / Seats
Fewer seats mean a higher cutoff; more seats available can bring the cutoff down.
Reservation Policies
Different categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) have separate cutoffs as mandated by government policy.
Important Dates
Registration Opens
2025-08-01
Exam Date
2025-11-01
Conducting Body
Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi
Frequency
Annual apprenticeship intake
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