NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 6777 Vacancies, Apply Online

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), through the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), has released a centralized notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 6,777 apprenticeship training slots are available across 8 divisions and workshops of NFR spread over Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar — making this one of the biggest opportunities this year for 10th-pass and ITI-qualified candidates in the region.

Quick info

Organization	Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) / RRC NFR
Post name	Act Apprentice (various trades)
No. of posts	6,777 (provisional, may vary)
Qualification	Class 10 + ITI in notified trade (12th PCB for Medical Lab Technician trades)
Age limit	15 to 24 years
Stipend	₹9,600 – ₹11,040/month
Last date	19 August 2026 (5:30 PM)

Overview / notification details

• Notification no.: NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026
• Notification date: 14 July 2026
• Organization: Northeast Frontier Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell)
• Post name: Act Apprentice, various trades
• Total vacancies: 6,777 across 8 divisions/workshops (Assam, West Bengal, Bihar)
• Training cycle: 2025-2026 & 2026-2027

Vacancy details (unit/workshop-wise)

Division / Workshop	No. of posts
Katihar & Tindharia Workshop	1,103
Alipurduar	651
Rangiya	750
Lumding	1,274
Tinsukia	860
New Bongaigaon Workshop & Engineering Workshop	881
Dibrugarh Workshop	763
Headquarters (Maligaon)	495
Total	6,777

Trade-wise vacancy breakup (Fitter, Electrician, Wireman, Welder, Turner, Machinist, COPA, Draughtsman, Medical Laboratory Technician, and others) for each unit is available in Annexures I–VIII of the official notification. Slots are provisional and may vary at the time of final engagement.

Important dates

Event	Date
Notification release date	14 July 2026
Application start date	20 July 2026, 9:00 AM
Last date to apply	19 August 2026, 5:30 PM

Eligibility criteria

• Educational qualification: Class 10 (Matriculation) passed with minimum 50% aggregate marks (relaxed for SC/ST candidates), along with a National/State Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade from NCVT/SCVT. For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) trades, candidates need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, minimum 50% marks in both 10th and 12th.
• Age limit: 15 to 24 years as on the notified date, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.

Application fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	Rs. 100/-
EBC / SC / ST / PwBD / Female	Exempted
Payment mode	Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallet

Selection process

1. Merit list based on the average of percentage marks scored in Matriculation and ITI trade course — there is no written examination for this recruitment
2. Document verification for shortlisted candidates
3. Medical fitness test as per railway prescribed standards

Stipend details

Training year	Monthly stipend
1st year (NTC/STC holders)	₹9,600/-
2nd year (where 1-year exemption applies)	₹10,560/- (10% increase)
3rd year (where 2-year exemption applies)	₹11,040/- (15% increase)

Stipend rates are as per the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship notification (G.S.R. 610(E) dated 03-09-2025, RBE No. 116/2025) and are subject to revision from time to time as notified by the appropriate authority. No other allowances (HRA, DA, etc.) are applicable to apprentices, as this is a training engagement and not a regular railway job.

How to apply

1. Visit the official website: nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Navigate to the Recruitment/Careers section and open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to receive login credentials
4. Log in and fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully
5. Select your preferred Units/Departments/Trades in order of preference — only one application is allowed
6. Upload photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, and other required documents
7. Pay the applicable fee online (if not exempted) and submit before 19 August 2026, 5:30 PM
8. Download and keep a printout of the final submitted form

Apply online

Important links

Official notification (PDF)	Download
Apply online	Apply here
Official website	Visit

Result

The merit list based on Matriculation and ITI marks will be published on the official NFR website after the application window closes. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for document verification and a medical fitness test. Keep checking this page for updates.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 19 August 2026, 5:30 PM. Applications open from 20 July 2026, 9:00 AM.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates need Class 10 with minimum 50% marks plus an ITI/NCVT trade certificate in the notified trade. Medical Lab Technician trades require Class 12 with PCB and 50% marks.

Q3. Is there a written exam for this recruitment?

No. Selection is purely merit-based, calculated from the average percentage marks scored in Matriculation and ITI — there is no written examination.

Q4. What is the application fee?

General/OBC candidates pay Rs. 100/-. EBC, SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates are exempted from the fee.

Q5. How can I apply?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website: nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.

Stay tuned to Assam Career Point for merit list, document verification schedule, and further updates on this recruitment.