Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released a recruitment notification for 6,777 Act Apprentice training slots for the training years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for various railway divisions and workshops. Candidates who have passed 10th Class with the required marks and possess ITI in the relevant trade can apply.
The official notification is dated 14 July 2026. The online application process started on 20 July 2026 at 9:00 AM and the last date to apply is 19 August 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Vacancy Details
| Railway Division / Workshop | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop | 1,103 |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) Division | 651 |
| Rangiya (RNY) Division | 750 |
| Lumding (LMG) Division | 1,274 |
| Tinsukia (TSK) Division | 860 |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop & Engineering Workshop | 881 |
| Dibrugarh Workshop | 763 |
| Headquarter / Maligaon | 495 |
| Total | 6,777 |
Important Eligibility / Requirements
- Candidates must have passed 10th Class with minimum 50% marks.
- Candidates must also possess an ITI / National Trade Certificate in the relevant notified trade.
- The ITI certificate should be issued by NCVT/SCVT as prescribed.
- For Medical Laboratory Technician trades, candidates require 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- No previous work experience is required for the apprenticeship.
Eligibility Details
| Particular | Requirement |
|---|---|
| General Trades | 10th Pass with 50% + Relevant ITI |
| ITI Certificate | NCVT / SCVT |
| MLT – Pathology / Radiology | 12th Pass with PCB |
| Minimum 10th Marks | 50% |
| Experience | Not Required |
| Nationality | Indian |
For most trades, the essential qualification is Matriculation with at least 50% marks along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For MLT (Pathology/Radiology), the prescribed qualification is 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Age Limit Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age Calculation | As on 19 August 2026 |
| SC/ST Relaxation | 5 Years |
| OBC Relaxation | 3 Years |
| PwBD Relaxation | As per applicable rules |
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed age requirement on the closing date of the online application.
Stipend / Training Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Act Apprentice |
| Training Period | 1 Year |
| Training Basis | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Stipend | As per applicable apprenticeship rules |
| Regular Railway Job | No |
This recruitment is for apprenticeship training. Selection as an apprentice does not provide a guarantee of regular employment in Indian Railways after completion of training.
Selection Process
There is no written examination or interview for this Act Apprentice recruitment.
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Engagement
The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI. For MLT trades, the prescribed Matriculation and 12th Science marks are considered.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Male | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
| Women Candidates | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Online |
The applicable fee is paid online during submission of the application.
How to Apply Complete Guide
The application process is online.
- Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway website.
- Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the trade-wise eligibility carefully.
- Complete the online registration.
- Enter your personal, educational and ITI details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Complete the required e-KYC process.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Save the registration number and final application for future reference.
Important Dates
| Recruitment Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Application Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 |
| Last Time | 5:30 PM |
| Merit List | To Be Announced |
| Document Verification | To Be Announced |
| Current Status | Application Open |
Latest Update: As of 17 August 2026, NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is still open. A total of 6,777 training slots are available and eligible candidates can submit their online applications up to 19 August 2026 at 5:30 PM. The official NFR website confirms that online application submission is live from 20 July 2026.
Required Documents
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 10th Mark Sheet / Certificate | Mandatory |
| ITI / NTC Certificate | Mandatory |
| 12th Certificate | For MLT candidates |
| Aadhaar / ID Proof | Required |
| Caste Certificate | If applicable |
| PwBD Certificate | If applicable |
| Recent Photograph | Required |
| Signature | Required |
| Other Supporting Documents | As prescribed |
Important Links
| Official Resource | Direct Official Link |
|---|---|
| NFR Act Apprentice 2026 – Official Notification | https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| NFR Act Apprentice Notification Section | https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&fontColor=black&id=0%2C6%2C592%2C593%2C933&lang=0 |
| NFR – Online Application | NFR official Act Apprentice page par “Online Application Submission is Live” link |
| Northeast Frontier Railway – Official Website | https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| Indian Railways – Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
