Post Date / Update :
28 July 2026 – Application process is currently open. Last date to apply is 19 August 2026 at 05:30
ℹ️ Short Information
- RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is open for 6777 Act Apprentice training slots. Applications are invited from eligible candidates from 20 July 2026 to 19 August 2026.
🎓 Age Limit & Eligibility
- 15 to 24 Years as on 19 August 2026. Age relaxation applicable as per Railway rules.
- Qualification : For most notified trades: 10th / Matriculation with at least 50% aggregate marks + ITI / National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SC
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Male : ₹100/-. SC / ST / PwBD / EBC / All Female Candidates: No Fee.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Notification Published | 16 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 July 2026, 09:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 August 2026, 05:30 PM |
NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Unit Wise Vacancy
- Total Vacancies : 6777
- Job Location : Northeast Frontier Railway Jurisdiction
- Salary / Pay Scale : Apprenticeship stipend as per the applicable Apprenticeship Rules / Railway provisions. This engagem
How to Apply for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- 1. Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway website.
- 2. Open the NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
- 3. Read the complete notification and relevant annexures carefully.
- 4. Complete the online registration/application using valid details.
- 5. Enter your personal, educational and ITI details.
- 6. Select the applicable trade/unit as permitted by the notification.
- 7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- 8. Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
- 9. Verify all application details carefully.
- 10. Submit the application before 19 August 2026 at 05 : 30 PM.
- 11. Download and save the final submitted application for future reference.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- 1. Read the complete official notification before applying.
- 2. Check trade-specific eligibility carefully.
- 3. Enter personal and educational information exactly as mentioned in your certificates.
- 4. Do not submit duplicate applications.
- 5. Keep registration/application details safe.
- 6. Complete the application before 19 August 2026 at 05 : 30 PM.
- 7. Keep a copy of the final submitted application.
- 8. Apprenticeship training does not automatically guarantee regular Railway employment.
✅ Selection Process
- 1. Selection will be made on the basis of merit prepared from the prescribed marks/criteria in the official notification.
- 2. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification.
- 3. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Medical Fitness requirements.
- 4. There is no separate written examination / CBT for this Act Apprentice engagement.
- 5. Apprenticeship engagement is for training and does not automatically provide regular/permanent employment in Indian Railways.
📄 Job Description
- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released Centralized Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 for engagement of Act Apprentices for the training cycles 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
- A total of 6,777 apprenticeship training slots are available across various divisions, workshops and units of Northeast Frontier Railway.
- Eligible candidates can apply online from 20 July 2026 at 09 : 00 AM to 19 August 2026 at 05:30 PM.
- Educational Qualification :
- For most notified trades, candidates should have passed Class 10th / Matriculation with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess the relevant ITI / National Trade Certificate from NCVT/SCVT.
- For specified Medical Laboratory Technician trade, candidates should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Age Limit :
- Minimum Age : 15 Years.
- Maximum Age : 24 Years as on 19 August 2026.
- Applicable age relaxation will be provided as per Railway rules.
- Application Fee :
- General / OBC / EWS Male : ₹100/-.
- SC / ST / PwBD / EBC / Female Candidates : No Fee.
- Selection Process :
- Selection is based on the prescribed merit criteria followed by document verification and applicable medical fitness requirements.
- Important :
- This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and is NOT a regular/permanent Railway appointment.
🔗 Important Links
What is the last date to apply for RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 6777 Posts?
The last date to apply is 19 August 2026, 05:30 PM.
What is the required qualification for RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 6777 Posts?
The required qualification is For most notified trades: 10th / Matriculation with at least 50% aggregate marks + ITI / National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SC.
How many vacancies are available for RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 6777 Posts?
There are 6777 vacancies listed for this recruitment.
What is the age limit for RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 6777 Posts?
15 to 24 Years as on 19 August 2026. Age relaxation applicable as per Railway rules.
What is the application fee for RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 6777 Posts?
General / OBC / EWS Male: ₹100/-. SC / ST / PwBD / EBC / All Female Candidates: No Fee.
How can I apply for RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 6777 Posts?
1. Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway website. 2. Open the NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. 3. Read the complete notification and relevant annexures carefully. 4. Complete the online registration/application using valid details. 5. Enter your personal, educational and ITI details. 6. Select the applicable trade/unit as permitted by the notification. 7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature. 8. Pay the applicable application fee, if required. 9. Verify all application details carefully. 10. Submit the application before 19 August 2026 at 05:30 PM. 11. Download and save the final submitted application for future reference.