Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 4,651 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway
Published
- Posts
- 4,651
- Last date
- 11 Dec 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass, ITI
- Location
- Various Divisions, Units and Workshops over Northern Railway
Northern Railway's Railway Recruitment Cell is engaging 4,651 Act Apprentices across its divisions, units and workshops. The posts are apprenticeship training slots in many trades, not regular jobs. You are likely eligible if you hold a 10th/Matriculation pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and an ITI certificate in a relevant trade. Online applications close on 11 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Apply a few days early, because the portal may slow down near the deadline.
Who Should Apply for Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026
This suits 10th pass candidates holding an ITI certificate in a trade such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Mechanic Diesel or Stenographer; if you only have a 10th certificate without ITI, you are not eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Your 10th and ITI results must already be declared on the notification date (6 November 2026); if they are awaited, you are not eligible.
- Pick only the cluster and unit that has training slots for your own ITI trade, because applications for other trades are rejected without refund.
- Submit only one application; multiple applications lead to all of your applications being rejected.
- Upload all required certificates online and bring original documents plus two self-attested copies on the day of document verification, or you cannot take part.
Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
उत्तर रेलवे की रेलवे भर्ती सेल (RRC NR) ने एक्ट अप्रेंटिस के लिए 4651 पदों पर भर्ती की अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन के लिए 10वीं/मैट्रिकुलेशन में न्यूनतम 50 प्रतिशत अंक और संबंधित ट्रेड में ITI प्रमाणपत्र आवश्यक है, तथा आयु 15 से 24 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए। आवेदन ऑनलाइन www.rrcnr.org पर किए जाने हैं और आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 11 दिसंबर 2026 है। चयन स्क्रीनिंग और 10वीं तथा ITI के अंकों के औसत के आधार पर होगा।
Download the Northern Railway Act Apprentice Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 6 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 11 Dec 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Expected Date of Display of Merit | February 2027 |
| Published on this site | 7 Nov 2026 |
Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 4,651
| Cluster | Total slots |
|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1525 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1312 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 740 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 63 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 979 |
| Jammu | 32 |
| Ex-Servicemen | see per-unit break-up in Annexure A |
|---|---|
| PwBD (LD, HI, VI, MD) | see per-unit break-up in Annexure A |
The Ex-Servicemen and PwBD posts are included within the total of 4,651 posts, not in addition to them.
Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- SSC/Matriculation/10th with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board, and ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
Age Limit
15 to 24 years (as on 11 Dec 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 11 Dec 2026; upper limit 24 years, minimum 15.
Uses the standard central relaxation. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years, subject to conditions
Other Conditions
- Applicants whose SSC/10th and ITI results are awaited on the date of notification are not eligible.
- Imparting training does not confer any right to absorption in Railway.
Application Fee
| General/OBC/others | Rs 100 (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | no fee |
Application fee payable online only; transaction charges borne by candidate.
Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Stipend is paid as per the rules applicable for Act Apprentices; the notification does not state a fixed amount.
As printed in the notification: As per extant rules applicable (stipend)
Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
- Screening and scrutiny of applications; no written test or viva
- Merit based on average of percentage in 10th/Matriculation and ITI, equal weightage
How to Apply for Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026
- Register online on RRC NR website, pay application fee online, upload documents and submit before closing date.
- Only one application per candidate is permitted.
Required Documents
- Proof of date of birth
- 10th/Matriculation certificate and marksheet
- Consolidated ITI marksheet or Provisional National Trade Certificate
- NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate with marksheet
- Caste certificate in Central Government format (SC/ST/OBC), with Non-Creamy Layer certificate for OBC
- Disability certificate (PwBD)
- Discharge/serving certificate (Ex-servicemen quota)
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Before You Apply for Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (SSC/Matriculation/10th with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board, and ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT).
- Your age is between 15 and 24 years on 11 Dec 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 11 Dec 2026, 11:59 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates sign a contract of apprenticeship and join for the training period stated in the notice, with a monthly stipend.
At the end, apprentices who complete the training receive a certificate. An apprenticeship does not by itself lead to a permanent post, though some employers give weightage to their own trained apprentices in later recruitment.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if my ITI exam result is still awaited?
No. The notification says applicants whose SSC/10th and ITI results are awaited on the notification date are not eligible.
Will I get a permanent Railway job after the apprenticeship?
No. The notification says training gives no right to absorption, and the employer is not obliged to offer employment.
Do I need to pay a fee if I belong to SC, ST or PwBD?
No. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay no application fee. General and OBC candidates pay ₹100, which is non-refundable.
Is there a written exam for this recruitment?
No. Selection is by screening of applications and merit based on your 10th and ITI percentages, with no written test or viva.
Can I change my trade or unit after submitting the form?
No. The notification says changes are not allowed after final submission, and a request to change division or unit will not be entertained.
Abbreviations on This Page
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- ITI
- Industrial Training Institute
- NCVT
- National Council for Vocational Training
- SCVT
- State Council for Vocational Training
- SSC
- Secondary School Certificate
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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