NFR Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form For 6777 Posts
About Post : Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Personnel Department has officially released the centralized recruitment advertisement notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian candidates to fill a total of 6777 training slots across various workshops, divisions, and units under N.F. Railway. The official notification publication date is 16 July 2026. The online application form link will start from 20 July 2026 from 09:00 AM onwards, and candidates can apply online till the last date 19 August 2026 up to 05:30 PM. Interested candidates who have passed 10th and hold an ITI certificate in related trades can check the unit-wise, department-wise, and trade-wise vacancy slots below.
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| NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY (NFR) NFR Centralized Engagement of Act Apprentices 2025-26 & 2026-27 Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 : Short Details of Notification WWW.SARKARIJOBFIND.COM | ||
| IMPORTANT DATESOnline Apply Start : 20/07/2026 (09:00 AM)Last Date for Apply Online : 19/08/2026 (05:30 PM)Document Verification List : Updated Soon | APPLICATION FEEGeneral / OBC / EWS Candidates : Rs. 100/-SC / ST / PwBD Candidates : Rs. 0/-EBC & All Category Female Candidates : Rs. 0/- | |
| Age Limit (As on 19/08/2026)Minimum Age Limit : 15 YearsMaximum Age Limit : 24 YearsAge Relaxation will be given extra as per rules (SC/ST by 5 years, OBC by 3 years, PwBD by 10 years, and ExSM up to matching defence service norms). | ||
| NFR Act Apprentice Division / Workshop Wise DetailsDivision / Workshop Unit NameUROBCSCSTEWSTotalKatihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop437299170851121103Alipurduar (APDJ) Division2521765010568651Rangiya (RNY) Division2962021175976750Lumding (LMG) Division509347194971271274Tinsukia (TSK) Division3412321336787860New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & EWS3552381378863881Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS)3072041175877763NFR Headquarter Unit (HQ / Maligaon)189831343653495Grand Summary Total Slots2692178110525996536777 | ||
| Division & Category Wise Vacancy DetailsDivision NameDepartment & TradesUROBCSCSTEWSTotalKatihar (KIR) & TDHElectrical (Electrician / Lineman)5036201014130Mechanical (Diesel/Welder/Fitter/etc)179121694534448Engineering (Fitter/Plumber/Mason/etc)160110623243407S&T / Personnel / Medical / Accounts483219811118Alipurduar (APDJ)Electrical Department201358450Mechanical Department453215821121Engineering Department147101583039375S&T / Personnel / Medical / Accounts40301294105Rangiya (RNY)Electrical Department4832181012120Mechanical Department513491420128Engineering Department155106614132395S&T / Personnel / Medical / Accounts423029412119Lumding (LMG)Electrical Department12082463022300Mechanical Department164113624132412Engineering Department165111624332413S&T / Personnel / Medical / Accounts6041241311149Tinsukia (TSK)Electrical Department4832181012120Mechanical Department12888332550324Engineering Department12582332447311S&T / Personnel / Medical / Accounts403049148105New Bongaigaon (NBQS)Electrical Department2316123357Mechanical Department3052061177858764Engineering Department181147242Other Remaining Trades9540018Dibrugarh (DBWS)Electrical Department13853332Mechanical Department2851911095573713Other Trades Summary9530118HQ Unit / MaligaonEngineering (Estate)32261771092Engineering (Track Machine)4522103414125S&T Department (SWS/PNO)6226114216157Personnel / Accounts / Medical / Bridge50996013121 | ||
| Designated Trades & Educational Qualification Criteria | ||
| Post Name | Training Term | Qualification |
| Various ITI Technical Trades (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, COPA, Lineman, Mechanic Diesel, etc.) | 01 Year (6 Months for Automation Maintenance) | Must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th exam) or its equivalent under 10+2 system with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board. AND Must possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by NCVT / SCVT. |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology / Radiology) | 01 Year and 3 Months | Must have passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in both 10th and 12th standards. |
| NFR Act Apprentice Selection Methodology & Stipend RatesNO WRITTEN EXAMINATION : Candidates will be shortlisted strictly on the basis of academic merit position. The merit score list will be prepared by taking the average of percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (Class 10th) + ITI trade marks.Tie Case Formula : When two or more candidates score equal marks, the candidate senior by age (older) will be ranked higher. If the date of birth is also identical, the candidate who passed the matriculation exam earlier will be preferred.Monthly Stipend Rate : Apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend as per prescribed government guidelines. Currently, the minimum base stipend for NTC/STC holders is Rs. 9,600/- per month, which increases to Rs. 10,560/- for the 2nd year and Rs. 11,040/- for the 3rd year if applicable.Accommodation Note : No hostel or housing accommodation will be provided to the selected apprentices during their training timeframe.Future Career Benefit : Course Completed Act Apprentices trained in railway establishments will be given a 20% preference quota reservation in Level-1 (erstwhile Group D) recruitment drives subject to qualifying conditions. | ||
| How to Apply for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment Online Form 2026Eligible candidates should visit the official website link of NFR at www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in between 20 July 2026 and 19 August 2026.Navigate through General Info -> Departments -> Personnel -> Act Apprentice Notification link on the webpage.Complete your registration to receive a unique registration number. Do not change your registered mobile number and email ID during the selection lifecycle.Upload neat, visible scanned copies of your 10th Marksheet & Certificate, ITI Consolidated Marksheet & NTC trade certificate issued by NCVT / SCVT, along with matching community/caste certificates if applicable. For Medical Technicians, 12th PCB marksheet must be uploaded.Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- online using the secure integrated payment gateway link inside the portal. SC, ST, PwBD, EBC, and Female candidates are completely exempted from paying any fee.Form Modification : Candidates can modify or correct their submitted online form by paying a modification fee of Rs. 50/- per occasion. However, basic core registration details cannot be changed.Verify all details, submit the form completely, and take a clear print out copy of the generated application confirmation sheet. Do not send any physical document printouts to the RRC office by post. | ||
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FAQ
Q1. When will the online registration form link start for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can fill and submit the centralized online recruitment application starting from 20 July 2026 at 09:00 AM.
Q2. What is the final deadline to submit the online NFR apprentice form?
The online application portal link will close for registration on the last date 19 August 2026 at 05:30 PM.
Q3. How many total training slots are released under this centralized NFR notification?
A grand total of 6777 provisional apprenticeship training slots have been announced across multiple divisions.
Q4. What is the specific selection method adopted for picking the eligible apprentices?
There is no written examination. Selection is purely merit-based, calculated from the average of percentage marks scored in Matriculation + ITI trade course.
Q5. Are female and SC/ST candidates exempted from paying the application fee?
Yes, candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, EBC categories, and all category female candidates are completely exempted from paying any fee.