RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out - Apply Online 4651 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has issued Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice for recruitment of 4,651 Act Apprentices. These apprenticeships fall under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and cover Northern Railway divisions, units and workshops in the Lucknow, Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Moradabad, and Jammu clusters. To apply, candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) with at least 50% aggregate marks and hold an ITI Certificate from NCVT / SCVT in the relevant trade. Online application forms can be submitted through the official portal, rrcnr.org, between 11 November 2026 and 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Selection depends entirely on merit, with no written test or viva.
Important Dates
| Official Notification Release Date | 06 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opening Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 11 December 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Expected Date of Display of Merit List | February 2027 |
| Mode of Selection | Purely Merit Based (No Written Exam / No Interview) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | Rs. 100/- |
|---|---|
| All Female Candidates (All Categories) | Rs. 0/- (Exempted) |
| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | Rs. 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Pay the non-refundable application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI gateway during the online application process. |
Age Limit (as on 11.12.2026)
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age relaxation is applicable as per Railway Board guidelines | SC / ST Candidates: 05 Years OBC Candidates: 03 Years PwBD Candidates: 10 Years Ex-Servicemen: Additional up to 10 years as per Defence rules |
Training Period & Stipend
| Duration of Apprenticeship | 01 Year (12 Months). |
|---|---|
| Stipend | As prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and Railway Board rules. |
| No hostel or accommodation facilities will be provided by Railway Administration during the apprenticeship period. | |
Northern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Total 4,651 Slots
- Engineering Dept. LKO; Lucknow Division; Bridge Workshop (CB/LKO); Carriage Workshop (AMV/LKO); Rolling Stock Workshop (Loco & Carriage CB/LKO).
- NRHQ Personnel Branch; S&T DLI; TMC; Dy. CE/BL/TKJ; C&W Delhi; C&W NZM; Diesel Shed (TKD & SSB); EMU Car Shed (GZB); Electric Loco Shed (GZB).
- S&T UMB; RCNK; Ambala Division; C&W POH Workshop (Jagadhari, Yamuna Nagar).
- CWM Workshop (Amritsar); Bridge Workshop (Jalandhar); ELS Shed (Ludhiana); C&W Depot (Firozpur); DMU Car Shed (Jalandhar); Diesel Shed (Ludhiana).
- S&T MB; Engineering Dept. MB Division; Moradabad Division.
- Jammu Division & S&T JAT.
RRC Northern Railway Apprentice 2026: Trade & Eligibility Overview
- Fitter
- Electrician / Wireman
- Welder (Gas & Electric)
- Mechanic Diesel / Motor Vehicle
- Machinist / Turner
- Carpenter / Painter General
- Refrigeration & AC Mechanic
- Electronics Mechanic
- COPA / Data Entry Operator
- Stenographer (English / Hindi)
- Blacksmith / Mason
- Candidates need to have passed the SSC / Matriculation / Class 10th examination from a recognized Board under the 10+2 examination system. Their aggregate marks must be at least 50%.
- An ITI Certificate is required for the relevant designated trade. It must be issued by NCVT / SCVT recognized by the Government of India.
- Candidates are NOT eligible to apply if their Class 10th or ITI results remain awaited on 06.11.2026, the date of notification.
RRC NR Apprentice 2026: Selection Methodology
| No Written Test or Viva | There will be no written examination or personal interview for apprentice selection. |
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| Merit Calculation Formula | Merit will be prepared by calculating the average of percentage marks obtained in Class 10th (with minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI examination, giving 50% equal weightage to both. |
| Tie-Breaking Criteria | In case two candidates secure equal aggregate marks, the candidate older in age will be placed higher in merit. If the date of birth is also identical, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be considered first. |
| Final Merit Display | The cluster-wise and trade-wise provisional merit list is expected to be displayed in February 2027 on the official website. |
How to Apply Online for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Open www.rrcnr.org, the official website for Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway.
- Select the link labelled “Engagement of Act Apprentice ONLINE Application (Notification No. 03/2026)”.
- Select “Candidate Registration”. Fill in basic details including Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number, Category, Community, Father’s Name and Name.
- After registration is successful, you will receive the login credentials (Password) through SMS and Email.
- Use your registration details to log in to the Candidate Dashboard.
- Check availability for your ITI trade, then carefully choose your preferred Cluster and Unit / Workshop.
- Fill in your academic marks accurately, including ITI semester marks and Class 10th marks.
- Upload the required documents as clear scans in JPG format, sized 10 to 50 KB: A recent passport-size color photograph that is clear, with a plain white/light background. Left Hand Thumb Impression (LHTI) & specimen signature. Class 10th Certificate / Marksheet as proof of Date of Birth. Consolidated ITI marksheet and NCVT / SCVT National Trade Certificate. Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL in Central Govt format) or Disability / Ex-SM Certificate.
- Pay Rs. 100/- as the online application fee; Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted. Check the application preview, then submit before 11 December 2026 (23:59 Hrs). Print the application form along with the fee receipt.
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Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details of eligibility, education qualification, age limits, fee rules and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Official Notification Release Date: 06 November 2026; Online Application Opening Date: 11 November 2026; Closing Date for Online Application: 11 December 2026 (23:59 Hrs); Expected Date of Display of Merit List: February 2027.
What is the application fee for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: Rs. 100/-; All Female Candidates (All Categories): Rs. 0/- (Exempted); SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 0/- (Exempted).
What is the age limit for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Minimum Age: 15 Years; Maximum Age: 24 Years.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.