The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of Northern Railway has invited online applications for 4,651 Act Apprentice slots under Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice, dated 6 November 2026. The apprenticeship covers 42 trades across six clusters of Northern Railway, and applications are open from 11 November to 11 December 2026 on the official website rrcnr.org. Candidates should note clearly: this is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and it is not a regular railway job, so completion of the training does not guarantee appointment as a railway employee.
Vacancy Details
A total of 4,651 apprentice slots have been announced across 42 trades, including Fitter, Electrician, Welder and other notified trades. The slots are spread over six clusters of Northern Railway: Lucknow, Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Moradabad and Jammu. Candidates should check the official notification for the trade-wise and cluster-wise vacancy table before choosing their preferences, as the number of slots differs by trade and location.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed Class 10th with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks and must hold an NCVT or SCVT ITI certificate in the notified trade. The qualification is counted as on 6 November 2026, the date of the notification. The age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 11 December 2026, with age relaxation applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Applicants should read the notification carefully, as the ITI trade must match the trade they are applying for.
Important Dates
Online applications for RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 opened on 11 November 2026 and close on 11 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. The merit list of selected candidates is expected in February 2027. Applications must be submitted online only through rrcnr.org, and candidates should not wait until the last day, as the portal usually sees heavy traffic near the deadline.
Selection is purely merit-based on the marks obtained in Class 10th and the ITI examination, and there is no written test or viva for this recruitment. The application fee is Rs 100, while SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted from the fee. The notification does not state a stipend amount, so candidates should check the official notification for any update on the stipend before applying.
How to Apply
Visit the official website rrcnr.org and open the link for the Act Apprentice recruitment under Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026, then register online and fill in personal, educational and trade details carefully. Upload the required documents and photograph, pay the application fee online if applicable, and submit the form before 11 December 2026. Keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference, and check the official website regularly for the merit list. Also read: RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 for 1,688 posts
With 4,651 slots and no written examination, this is one of the largest railway apprentice drives of the year for Class 10 and ITI holders. It is a valuable training opportunity in the railways, but remember it is an apprenticeship and not a permanent railway appointment. Also read: Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 1,500 seats
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