Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has invited online applications for engagement of 4,651 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the training year 2026–27. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 10th with at least 50% aggregate marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply through the official RRC Northern Railway website.

The recruitment notification was issued on 06 November 2026 under Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice. Training will be provided at various divisions, units and workshops of Northern Railway.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Northern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Cluster-Wise Details

A total of 4,651 training slots have been notified across six clusters of Northern Railway. The cluster-wise distribution is given below.

Trade-Wise Training Slots

The notification contains a detailed unit-wise and trade-wise vacancy breakup in Annexure-A. The available trades differ between clusters and units. Candidates should check the complete official vacancy annexure and apply only for a trade and unit where training slots are notified for their ITI trade.

Some of the trades appearing in the notification include Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Carpenter, Painter General, Blacksmith, Mechanic Diesel, Turner, Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, Stenographer, Data Entry Operator and other notified trades.

Educational Qualification

As per the official notification, candidates must fulfil the following educational requirements as on 06 November 2026:

• Must have passed SSC / Matriculation / Class 10th or equivalent under the 10+2 examination system.
• Must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Class 10th from a recognised board.
• Must have passed ITI in the relevant trade issued by NCVT / SCVT and recognised by the Government of India.

Age Limit and Age Relaxation

The age limit is calculated as on the closing date of the online application, i.e. 11 December 2026 at 23:59 hours.

Category-Wise Age Relaxation

Candidates claiming age relaxation or reservation must produce the relevant certificates in the prescribed format at the time of document verification.

OBC candidates must have the required caste certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate valid for 2026–27 in Central Government format, issued on or after 01 January 2026, as specified in the notification.

Northern Railway Apprentice Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online during the application process, wherever applicable. RRC does not accept cash, cheque, money order, demand draft or other offline payment methods.

Selection Process

The selection of Act Apprentices will be based on merit prepared using the marks obtained in Class 10th and ITI examinations. There will be no written examination or viva-voce.

Merit Calculation

Equal weightage is given to the percentage of marks obtained in Class 10th and ITI. The average of the two percentages is used to prepare the merit list.

Example: If a candidate has obtained 70% in Class 10th and 80% in ITI, the average merit percentage will be:

(70 + 80) ÷ 2 = 75%

Important Selection Conditions

• Applications will be screened and scrutinised.
• No written test or interview is conducted.
• Merit lists are prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise.
• In case of equal marks, the older candidate will be preferred.
• If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be considered first.
• Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification and fulfil the applicable medical fitness requirements.

Any discrepancy between marks entered in the online application and original certificates may result in rejection of candidature.

Medical Fitness Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical fitness standards applicable under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as amended from time to time, and the standards applicable to the relevant trade.

The notification advises candidates to bring a medical certificate at the time of document verification. The certificate must be in the prescribed format and signed by a Government-authorised doctor, not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central or State Government hospital.

PwBD candidates should carefully check the trade-wise disability suitability conditions provided in the official notification before applying.

Training Period and Stipend

The period of apprenticeship training and stipend will be as per the applicable rules in force. The Northern Railway notification does not specify one fixed stipend amount for all trades.

Before starting training, selected candidates must enter into the applicable Contract of Apprenticeship Training. If a selected candidate is a minor, the guardian must enter into the apprenticeship contract with the employer.

Documents Required for Online Application

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the application form:

• Class 10th / Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth.
• Class 10th mark sheet and certificate.
• Consolidated ITI mark sheet of all semesters for the relevant trade.
• Provisional National Trade Certificate / National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT / SCVT, as applicable.
• Recent photograph.
• Signature and left-hand thumb impression, as required by the application portal.
• SC / ST / OBC certificate, where applicable.
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable.
• PwBD / disability certificate, where applicable.
• Ex-servicemen discharge certificate or relevant serving certificate, where applicable.

The notification specifies that the photograph, signature and thumb impression should be uploaded in JPG format with the prescribed file size of 10 KB to 50 KB. Candidates should follow the application portal's current upload instructions.

Original documents and self-attested photocopies must be produced at document verification. Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi should be accompanied by an attested English or Hindi translation.

How to Apply Online for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their application:

1. Visit the official Northern Railway RRC website: https://www.rrcnr.org/.
2. Find the notification titled RRC/NR 03/2026/Apprentice Act.
3. Open the online application link for engagement of 4,651 Apprentices.
4. Read the notification and application instructions carefully.
5. Complete candidate registration by entering the required details, including name, father's name, community, category, mobile number, email ID and date of birth.
6. After registration, use the password received through the registered email ID and SMS to log in.
7. Fill in the application form and select the appropriate cluster, unit and trade.
8. Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and certificates.
9. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
10. Check all entered details carefully and submit the application.
11. Download or print the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Important Official Links – Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Use the links below to access the official recruitment website, detailed advertisement, online application and apprenticeship portal.

Notification Number: RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice

Application Closing Date: 11 December 2026, 23:59 hours

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Read the complete official notification before applying.
• Check the trade-wise and unit-wise vacancies in Annexure-A.
• Ensure that the Class 10th and ITI qualifications were completed by 06 November 2026.
• Enter marks and personal details exactly as mentioned in the original certificates.
• Upload all required documents in the prescribed format.
• Do not submit multiple applications.
• Keep a copy of the application form and payment receipt.
• Check the official RRC website regularly for merit list, document verification and further updates.

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