NFR Apprentice 2026: 6777 Posts, Last Date 19 Aug

Railway job alert! Railway Recruitment Cell, Northeast Frontier Railway (RRC/NFR) has come out with the NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification carrying a massive 6,777 Act Apprentice vacancies across its workshops and units. Online applications will open on 20 July 2026 and close on 19 August 2026. If you’ve passed 10th class and hold an ITI in the relevant trade, and you’re between 15 and 24 years old, this is your shot at a structured railway apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for a total of 6,777 Act Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates who have passed 10th class with 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online from 20 July 2026. The last date to apply is 19 August 2026, and the age limit is 15 to 24 years.

Who is Eligible? — Age & Education

Educational Qualification

To apply for the NFR Act Apprentice posts, you need:

• 10th Class (Class X) or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
• ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institution.

Your trade must match the apprenticeship trade you’re applying for. Railway apprenticeship notifications are strict here — a trade mismatch is one of the quickest ways to get your candidature cancelled at verification.

Age Limit

Candidates should be between 15 and 24 years of age, calculated as on 19 August 2026. Category-wise age relaxation is not mentioned in the official notification, so reserved-category candidates should cross-check the relaxation applicable to them from the official notification PDF or the NFR website before applying.

Vacancy Details — Unit-wise Breakdown

The 6,777 posts are spread across NFR’s workshops and units. Here’s the unit-wise split as shown in the notification:

Katihar, Lumding, Tinsukia, Rangiya, Alipurduar, Dibrugarh, New Bongaigaon and the NFR headquarters at Maligaon — that covers a wide arc of the Northeast. A trade-wise break-up is not mentioned in the official notification, so keep an eye on the detailed PDF for your specific trade.

Salary / Stipend & What You Gain

The stipend for Act Apprentices is as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. A specific monthly amount is not mentioned in the official notification — check the detailed PDF for the current stipend rates. What you do get is structured on-the-job training in a railway workshop environment, a completion certificate that holds weight in future railway and PSU recruitments, and a stipend during the training period. Remember, apprenticeship is a training engagement and does not guarantee a permanent railway job.

Mark These Dates

Don’t wait until the last week. The online form is expected on the official portal (currently marked “Link Active Soon”), and portals slow down in the final days. Get your documents scanned and ready before 19 August 2026.

Application Fee

Good news for a large section of applicants — SC/ST/PwBD and Women candidates pay no fee. General and OBC candidates pay ₹100.

The fee can be paid through debit card, credit card, internet banking or SBI Challan. Keep the payment receipt and transaction ID safe — you’ll need them if the portal asks for proof later.

Selection Process — No Written Exam

There’s no written exam and no negative marking to fear here. Selection is purely merit-based. Here’s how it works:

1. Merit is prepared from the percentage of marks obtained in matriculation (Class X) plus marks obtained in ITI in the relevant trade.
2. Higher aggregate marks mean a better rank in the unit-wise merit list.
3. Shortlisted candidates go through document verification.
4. Selected candidates are engaged as Act Apprentices for training as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Because your 10th and ITI marks carry the whole weight, re-check the marks printed on your certificates before applying — a wrong entry can cost you your rank.

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

Applications will be accepted online through the official NFR portal. The apply link was marked “Link Active Soon” in the source, so keep watching the official website:

1. Visit the official NFR website — nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Open the “Engagement of Trainees under Act Apprenticeship 2026” section and click the apply link.
3. Register with your active mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill in personal details, education details and trade information.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee (₹100 for Gen/OBC; nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women) if applicable.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for reference.

Required Documents

• 10th Class (Matriculation) marksheet and certificate
• ITI certificate in the relevant trade
• Proof of date of birth
• Aadhaar Card / valid Government ID
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) if claiming reservation
• Latest passport-size photograph and scanned signature
• Active mobile number and email ID
• Bank account details for stipend disbursement

Important Instructions & Common Mistakes to Avoid

• The apply link is marked “Active Soon”. Keep refreshing the official NFR portal — don’t rely on third-party links.
• Check your trade first. Only ITI holders in the relevant trade are eligible.
• Age is counted on 19 August 2026 — a day out of the 15–24 bracket means rejection.
• Women and SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay nothing — don’t pay anyone who demands a fee from you.
• Cross-verify the trade-wise vacancy list in the detailed notification PDF before choosing your unit.
• Save your submitted form and payment receipt — they’re your proof at document verification.
• Treat calls or messages demanding money for selection as fraud. Railway recruitment is transparent and merit-based.

Important Links

FAQs — NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are there in NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 6,777 Act Apprentice vacancies spread across NFR’s workshops and units.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The online application window closes on 19 August 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

3. When does the application window open?

Online applications open on 20 July 2026.

4. What qualifications are required?

You need 10th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board, plus an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

5. What is the age limit?

Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on 19 August 2026.

6. Is there age relaxation for reserved categories?

Category-wise relaxation is not mentioned in the official notification. Reserved-category candidates should verify the applicable relaxation from the official PDF.

7. What is the application fee?

General and OBC candidates pay ₹100. SC/ST/PwBD and Women candidates pay no fee.

8. What stipend will I get?

The stipend is as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. A specific amount is not mentioned in the source — check the detailed notification PDF.

9. Is there a written exam or negative marking?

No. There is no written exam and no negative marking. Selection is merit-based.

10. How is the merit list prepared?

Merit is based on the percentage of marks in matriculation (Class X) plus marks in ITI in the relevant trade.

11. Where will the training take place?

Training is at NFR units across the Northeast — including Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia, New Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh and Maligaon (HQ).

12. Which units have the most vacancies?

Lumding (LMG) has the highest share with 1,274 posts, followed by Katihar (KIR) with 1,103 and Tinsukia (TSK) with 860.

13. Where can I download the notification PDF?

Download it from the official NFR website — the detailed notification is linked in the Important Links section above.

14. Does this apprenticeship guarantee a railway job?

No. Act Apprenticeship is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and does not guarantee permanent employment, though the railway training experience strengthens future applications.

That’s the complete lowdown on NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026. For more openings landing this week, keep an eye on the latest recruitment notifications — and if you’re also tracking banking jobs, don’t miss our bank recruitment updates. Apply before 19 August 2026, and always verify the final details against the official notification.