The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has officially released the RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the engagement of 6777 Act Apprentice vacancies across various divisions, workshops, and units of Northeast Frontier Railway. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for 10th pass candidates with ITI qualifications to receive practical training in one of India’s largest railway zones.
The online application process will commence from 20/07/2026 and continue until 19/08/2026 through the official NFR website. Selection will be based entirely on a merit list prepared from Matriculation and ITI marks, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. Interested candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, and application procedure before submitting the online form.
Vacancy Details
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Notification No. | NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6777 Posts |
| Recruitment Type | Apprenticeship |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Notification Release Date | 14/07/ 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20/07/ 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 /08/ 2026 |
Category Wise Post Details
| Category | Post |
| General | 2686 |
| OBC | 1832 |
| EWS | 688 |
| SC | 1056 |
| ST | 515 |
Vacancy Details - 6,777 Total Post
| Division / Workshop Unit | Total Slots |
| Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop | 1,103 |
| Lumding (LMG) | 1,274 |
| Tinsukia (TSK) | 860 |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop | 881 |
| Rangiya (RNY) | 750 |
| Dibrugarh Workshop (DBRT) | 763 |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) | 651 |
| Headquarters (Maligaon) | 495 |
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Requirement |
| Matriculation | 10th Pass with minimum 50% Marks |
| Technical Qualification | ITI Certificate in relevant trade |
| ITI Recognition | NCVT / SCVT Approved Institute |
Age Limit (As on 19 August 2026) (Candidates should have been born between 20 August 2002 and 19 August 2011)
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC | 5 Years |
| ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As Per Government Rules |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates | · ₹0 (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. |
Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | · Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board, along with an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| For Medical Lab Technician Trades | · Passed Class 12 (10+2 system) with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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