RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 4651 Act Apprentice Posts

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has released the official notification for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The recruitment is for engagement of 4,651 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across various Divisions, Units and Workshops of Northern Railway.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 November 2026 to 11 December 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Candidates must have passed 10th/Matriculation with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. Selection will be based on merit calculated using equal weightage of 10th and ITI marks.

Official Notification PDF: RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Northern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026

A total of 4,651 training slots have been notified under Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The vacancies are distributed among different clusters, Divisions, Workshops and trades. The notification also provides category-wise reservation for UR, SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates.

Northern Railway Apprentice Trade Details 2026

The training slots are available in multiple designated trades. Candidates must carefully check the trade-wise and unit-wise availability before selecting a cluster and unit.

Some of the trades appearing in the notification include:

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Electrician (TRD)
• Mechanic (Diesel)
• Machinist
• Turner
• Welder (Gas & Electric)
• Carpenter
• Painter General
• Blacksmith
• Stenographer (English)
• Stenographer (Hindi)
• Data Entry Operator
• Electronics Mechanic
• Wireman
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Computer Operator & Programming Assistant
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle
• Mason (Building Constructor)
• Other trades as specified in the unit-wise/trade-wise Annexure

Northern Railway Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification as on the date of issue of the notification, i.e. 06 November 2026.

Educational Qualification

The candidate must have passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board.

The candidate must also have passed ITI in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognized by the Government of India.

Candidates whose 10th/Matriculation or ITI results were awaited on the date of notification are not eligible to apply. The prescribed qualification must already have been obtained by 06 November 2026.

Northern Railway Apprentice Age Limit 2026

The candidate must have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 11 December 2026, the closing date of the online application.

The notification specifies that SC/ST candidates must produce the prescribed Central Government format caste certificate during Document Verification. OBC candidates must produce a valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate for 2026-27 issued on or after 01 January 2026 in the prescribed Central Government format.

Northern Railway Apprentice Application Fee 2026

The application fee for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is ₹100. The fee is payable through online mode as part of the application process.

The application fee is non-refundable. The notification also states that transaction charges for online payment, if applicable, are to be borne by the candidate.

Northern Railway Apprentice Selection Process 2026

There will be no written examination or viva/interview for selection of Act Apprentices. Candidates will be selected through screening and scrutiny of applications followed by preparation of a merit list.

How is the Northern Railway Apprentice Merit List Prepared?

The merit list will be prepared by taking the average of the percentage marks obtained in Matriculation/SSC/10th and ITI, giving equal weightage to both.

The final merit list will be prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise in descending order of the calculated percentage and will contain candidates equal to the number of available training slots.

If two candidates obtain the same marks, the candidate who is older will be preferred. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier will be considered first.

Northern Railway Apprentice Merit Calculation 2026

The merit score is calculated using equal weightage for 10th and ITI marks.

For candidates from Boards using a grading system, the notification specifies a prescribed method using the midpoint of the applicable grade range. For ITI, the average marks in the consolidated statement of marks for all semesters of the relevant trade, or the marks mentioned in the Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT, will be considered.

Northern Railway Apprentice Training and Stipend 2026

The notification states that the period of training and stipend will be as per the extant rules applicable. Therefore, candidates should refer to the applicable Railway Board/Apprenticeship rules for the training and stipend provisions rather than assuming a fixed amount from the recruitment notification.

Before starting apprenticeship training in the designated trade, selected candidates must enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship Training. In the case of a minor candidate, the guardian has to enter into the apprenticeship contract with the employer.

Is There Any Job After Northern Railway Apprenticeship?

Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee a Railway job. The notification clearly states that imparting training in Railway will not confer any right on the candidate for absorption in Railway after successful completion of training. The employer is also not obligated to offer employment after completion of apprenticeship training.

Northern Railway Apprentice Medical Fitness Requirements

Candidates selected for apprenticeship must satisfy the minimum physical fitness standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and the standards applicable to the relevant trade.

Candidates are required to produce a medical certificate during Document Verification in the prescribed format. The certificate should be signed by a Government-authorized doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central/State Hospital.

The notification also provides trade-wise provisions for PwBD candidates, including specific maximum permissible disabilities for different trades. Candidates claiming PwBD reservation must ensure that their disability is suitable for the trade for which they are applying.

Northern Railway Apprentice Document Requirements 2026

Candidates are required to upload the prescribed documents with the online application. The important documents include:

• Proof of Date of Birth
• 10th/Matriculation pass Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet for all semesters
• National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT
• SC/ST/OBC certificate, wherever applicable
• Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates
• Discharge Certificate/Serving Certificate for candidates applying under Ex-Servicemen quota

The notification states that certificates in languages other than English or Hindi should be accompanied by an attested translation in English or Hindi. Original documents along with self-attested photocopies must also be produced at Document Verification.

Northern Railway Apprentice Application Process 2026

Eligible candidates have to submit their applications online through the official RRC Northern Railway website.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRC Northern Railway website.
2. Open the Engagement of Act Apprentice online application link.
3. Read the notification and eligibility conditions carefully.
4. Complete the candidate registration with name, father's name, community, category, mobile number, email ID and date of birth.
5. Use the login credentials received after registration.
6. Complete the online application form.
7. Select the appropriate cluster, unit and trade according to the available training slots and the candidate's ITI trade.
8. Pay the applicable application fee online.
9. Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and required certificates.
10. Review the application carefully and submit it finally.
11. Take a printout of the submitted application and fee payment receipt for future reference.

The notification specifically states that the photograph, signature and thumb impression should be uploaded in JPG format with a file size of 10 KB to 50 KB. Educational, caste, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen certificates, wherever applicable, must also be uploaded.

Important Points Before Applying

• Only one application can be submitted by a candidate.
• Multiple applications will result in rejection of all applications.
• No changes can be made after final submission.
• Candidates must select a cluster and unit where training slots are available for their ITI trade.
• Training slots are provisional and may change according to administrative requirements.
• 10th and ITI qualification must already have been obtained by 06 November 2026.
• There is no written examination or interview.
• Selection is based on the merit calculated from 10th and ITI marks.
• Original certificates must be produced during Document Verification.
• No hostel accommodation will be provided.
• Candidates must make their own arrangements during training.

Northern Railway Apprentice Important Dates 2026