Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Application Form

Railway Recruitment Cell, Northeast Frontier Railway (RRC/NFR) invites online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Act Apprentices for imparting of training under the Apprentices Act 1961 in designated trades in workshops, divisions and units in the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway.

Advertisement no: NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies:
Apprentices: 6777 Positions

• Katihar (KIR): 1103 Positions
• Alipurduar (APDJ): 651 Positions
• Rangiya (RNY): 750 Positions
• Lumding (LMG): 1274 Positions
• Tinsukia (TSK): 860 Positions
• New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS): 881 Positions
• Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS): 763 Positions
• NFR Headquarters (HQ): 495 Positions

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Applications: 20-07-2026
Last Date of Online Application: 19-08-2026

Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have fulfilled the minimum eligibility criteria as required educational and professional qualification, experiences if any, and other important guidelines as suggested in the official advertisement to be eligible for consideration for said post.

Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 15 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 24 years as on 19-08-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.
    
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on the merit list. The merit list will be created based on a percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which Apprenticeship is to be done.

Stipend: Rs.9,600/- per month for 1st year, Rs.10,560/- for 2nd year and Rs.11,040/- for 3rd year

Training Period: 01 Year

Application Fees: Rs.100/-
SC/ ST/ PwBD/ EBC and women candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the Northeast Frontier Railway at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in