The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has officially published the notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices across various divisions and workshops. Under the Apprentices Act 1961, a massive total of 6,777 vacancies have been announced for the training period of one year.
This is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates holding an ITI certificate in relevant trades to step into the Indian Railways ecosystem. There is no written examination; candidates will be directly shortlisted based on their academic merit.
🚨 IMPORTANT DEADLINE: The online application link is fully active. Candidates must strictly ensure they submit their applications and fee payments online well before the final closing time on 19 August 2026 (05:30 PM).
Recruitment Overview
Important Dates
Division-Wise Vacancy Details (6,777 Posts)
*Note: The division-wise vacancy count is indicative. Refer to the official notification for exact trade-wise (Fitter, Welder, Electrician, etc.) breakdowns.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Railway NFR Apprentice recruitment, applicants must satisfy the following academic and age parameters:
1. Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed the Matriculation (10th Class) examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
- Candidates must possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
2. Age Limit (As on Closing Date):
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
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- (Note: Upper age limit relaxations of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD candidates are applicable strictly as per Indian Railway rules).
Application Fee Structure
*Note: The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online via debit card, credit card, or net banking during the application process.
Selection Process & Stipend
Selection Framework:
- No Written Exam or Interview: The final selection will be purely based on a Merit List.
- Merit Calculation: The merit index will be prepared by calculating the average percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and the ITI examination.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted applicants will be called for document verification and medical fitness tests at respective NFR divisions.
Stipend:
- Selected apprentices will undergo apprenticeship training for one year and will be paid a monthly stipend at standard rates as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 (typically ranges from ₹7,000 to ₹8,050/- depending on the trade).
How to Apply for NFR Apprentice Vacancy 2026
- Visit the official RRC Northeast Frontier Railway recruitment portal at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Locate the “General Info / Act Apprentice 2026-27” link available on the home screen or under the Recruitment tab.
- Complete the initial registration step by providing your valid email ID, active mobile number, and basic personal details to generate your registration number.
- Log into the candidate dashboard using your generated credentials.
- Fill out the complete application form with precise academic scores (10th and ITI details), and select your preferred training division/unit carefully.
- Upload scanned clear copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, and caste certificate in the specified sizes.
- Pay the mandatory application fee of ₹100 online (if you belong to the UR/OBC category).
- Submit the final form and save the confirmation PDF securely for future Document Verification (DV) reference before 19 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for the NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to complete your online application and fee payment is 19 August 2026, up to 05:30 PM.
Q2. How many total vacancies are released under this NFR notification?
Ans: A massive total of 6,777 Act Apprentice vacancies have been distributed across multiple divisions of the Northeast Frontier Railway.
Q3. Will there be any written exam for this Railway Apprentice job?
Ans: No, there is absolutely no written examination or physical test. Selection is based purely on an academic merit list.
Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Ans: Candidates must have passed their 10th Class (Matriculation) with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Q5. What is the application fee for NFR Apprentice 2026?
Ans: General, OBC, and EWS male candidates must pay ₹100 online. SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q6. How is the final merit list calculated for NFR Apprentices?
Ans: The merit list is calculated by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained in both the 10th standard and the ITI examination.
Q7. What is the prescribed age limit to apply?
Ans: General candidates must be between 15 to 24 years of age. Category-wise relaxations are provided per standard railway rules.
Q8. Which zones or divisions are included in these 6,777 posts?
Ans: The vacancies are spread across NFR divisions, primarily including Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia, New Bongaigaon, and Dibrugarh.
