Railway Recruitment Cell Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Announces Apprentice Vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Cell of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has published the official notification for the recruitment of Trade Apprentices in various trades. A total of 6777 posts are available under this recruitment drive.
Applicants can submit their applications online starting from 20 July 2026 until 19 August 2026. Candidates are advised to review all eligibility criteria and details carefully before applying.
For more information, visit the Railway Recruitment Cell Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) website.
Key Details of Railway RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Notification Number
NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 19 August 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 19 August 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified
- Admit Card Release: Before the exam
Application Fee
- General, OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST: No fee
- All Female Candidates: No fee
- Payment modes accepted include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online methods.
Age Limit
- As of 19 August 2026
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Railway RRC NFR rules
- An age calculation tool is available for candidates to verify their eligibility.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment offers a total of 6777 posts distributed among various categories as follows:
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Various Trade Apprentice | General | 2686 |
| EWS | 688 | |
| OBC | 1832 | |
| SC | 1056 | |
| ST | 515 |
For detailed trade, category, and division-wise vacancy information, candidates should refer to the official notification.
Division-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Division | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop | 1103 |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) | 651 |
| Rangiya (RNY) | 750 |
| Lumding (LMG) | 1274 |
| Tinsukia (TSK) | 860 |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN) | 881 |
| Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) | 763 |
| NFR Headquarter (HQ)/Maligaon | 495 |
Further details on trade, category, and division-wise vacancies are available in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class or equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
- Additionally, candidates must have completed ITI in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized by the Government of India.
- Applicants are strongly advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying.
How to Apply
- Applications can be submitted online via https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/ or through the direct link provided below in the Important Links section.
- Ensure all details are correctly filled before submission.
- Candidates should verify eligibility criteria such as age, qualification, and last date before applying.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on merit, considering marks obtained in 10th class and ITI examinations, followed by document verification.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the online application start for Railway RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A: Online applications will begin on 20 July 2026.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: The last date to submit applications is 19 August 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
A: Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years as of 19 August 2026, with age relaxation as per rules.
Q: What qualifications are required?
A: Candidates must have passed 10th class with 50% marks and completed ITI in the relevant trade.
Q: How can I apply?
A: Applications can be submitted online through the official website or the links provided.
Q: How do I download the results?
A: Results will be available online; candidates can download them using their registration number or roll number and date of birth.
Q: What is the official website for Railway RRC NFR?
A: The official website is https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/.
