NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 6777 Posts
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the Centralized Notification for engagement of 6777 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the training session 2025-26 and 2026-27. Eligible ITI qualified candidates can apply online for apprenticeship training in various Divisions, Workshops and Units of Northeast Frontier Railway. Selection will be based entirely on academic merit without any written examination.
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| Notification No. | NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 6777 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 16-07-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20-07-2026 (09:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 19-08-2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Selection Process | Merit List + Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class Examination) or its equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board. |
| Technical Qualification | Candidates should possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Medical Laboratory Technician Trades | For Laboratory Technician (Pathology) and Laboratory Technician (Radiology), candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology instead of ITI. |
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years as on the prescribed cut-off date. |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (NCL): 3 Years and PwBD: 10 Years as per Government rules. |
| Nationality | Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. |
| Physical Fitness | Candidates must be medically fit as prescribed under the Apprentices Act and produce the prescribed Medical Certificate before engagement. |
| One Application | Only one online application is permitted. Candidates should carefully select the preferred Unit, Department and Trade while submitting the application. |
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for imparting apprenticeship training in various Divisions, Workshops and Units. Candidates possessing Matriculation with ITI in the relevant trade are eligible to apply. For Medical Laboratory Technician trades, candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
| Stage | Details |
| Written Examination | No Written Examination |
| Stage 1 | Preparation of Merit List based on the average percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50%) and ITI in the relevant trade |
| Merit List | Separate Unit-wise, Trade-wise and Community-wise merit list will be prepared. |
| Tie Breaking | Where two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate shall be given preference. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier shall be considered first. |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination / Medical Fitness Certificate Verification |
| Final Selection | Subject to verification of original documents and fulfillment of eligibility conditions. |
Selection will be based purely on merit prepared from the average percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI. No written examination or interview will be conducted.
| Unit | Vacancies |
| Katihar (KIR) Division & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop | 1103 |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) Division | 651 |
| Rangiya (RNY) Division | 750 |
| Lumding (LMG) Division | 1274 |
| Tinsukia (TSK) Division | 860 |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN) | 881 |
| Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) | 763 |
| Headquarters, Maligaon (Accounts, Civil Engineering, Medical, Personnel, Track Machine, Bridge Units, SWS/PNO & Stores) | 495 |
| Grand Total | 6777 |
A total of 6777 Act Apprentice training slots have been notified across eight Divisions, Workshops and Units of Northeast Frontier Railway.
| Stage 1 | Online Application |
| Stage 2 | Preparation of Unit-wise, Trade-wise and Community-wise Merit List |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Stage 4 | Medical Fitness Certificate Verification |
| Stage 5 | Final Engagement as Act Apprentice |
Candidates will be shortlisted unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise on the basis of academic merit followed by document verification and medical fitness.
| Particular | Details |
| Monthly Stipend | Payable as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules. |
| Training Period | As prescribed under the Apprentices Act for the respective trade. |
| Other Benefits | Benefits shall be admissible as per Railway Board instructions and Apprenticeship Rules. |
| Employment | Completion of apprenticeship training does not confer any right to regular appointment in Northeast Frontier Railway. |
Selected apprentices will receive stipend as admissible under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Railway Board guidelines.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC | Rs.100/- |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Application fee details are provided in the official notification. Applicable fee must be paid online during submission of the application.
| Application Mode | Applications will be accepted through online mode only on the NFR Apprentice portal. |
| Application Dates | Online application starts on 20-07-2026 and closes on 19-08-2026 at 05:30 PM. |
| One Application | Candidates can submit only one online application. Multiple applications are liable to be rejected. |
| Trade Selection | Candidates should carefully select the Unit, Department and Trade before final submission as no change will be permitted thereafter. |
| Application Fee | General and OBC candidates are required to pay Rs.100 online. SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. |
| Merit List | Selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit prepared from Matriculation and ITI marks. No written examination or interview will be conducted. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates must produce all original certificates along with self-attested photocopies during document verification. |
| Medical Fitness | Candidates must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Government Authorized Medical Officer before engagement. |
| Training | Engagement is purely for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and does not guarantee regular employment in Northeast Frontier Railway. |
| Communication | All recruitment-related information, merit list and further notices will be published on the official NFR website. Candidates should regularly visit the website. |
| False Information | Submission of false information, forged certificates or suppression of material facts will result in cancellation of candidature and legal action. |
| Corrigendum | Any corrigendum, amendment or further notification regarding this recruitment will be uploaded only on the official NFR website. |
Candidates can submit only one online application and should carefully select their preferred Unit, Department and Trade before final submission.
| Document | Purpose |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Online Application |
| Candidate Signature | Online Application |
| Matriculation / 10th Certificate | Proof of Date of Birth & Educational Qualification |
| 10th Mark Sheet | Educational Qualification |
| ITI Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT | Trade Qualification |
| ITI Mark Sheet | Trade Qualification Verification |
| 10+2 Mark Sheet (For Medical Laboratory Technician Trades) | Educational Qualification |
| SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| Discharge Certificate (Ex-Servicemen, if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | Final Engagement |
| Aadhaar Card / Any Government Photo ID | Identity Verification |
Candidates should upload Matriculation certificate, ITI certificate, mark sheets, category certificate, photograph, signature and other prescribed documents during online application.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | Starting date to apply online is 20-07-2026. |
| What is the last date to apply for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | Last date to apply online is 19-08-2026. |
| What is the educational qualification required for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | Candidates should have passed Matriculation with minimum 50% marks along with ITI in the relevant trade. For Medical Laboratory Technician trades, 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology is required. |
| What is the age limit for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | Candidates should be between 15 and 24 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules. |
| How many vacancies are available in NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | A total of 6777 Apprentice vacancies have been notified. |
| What is the selection process for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | Selection will be based on merit prepared from Matriculation and ITI marks followed by document verification and medical fitness. There is no written examination or interview. |
| What is the application fee for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | General and OBC candidates have to pay Rs.100. SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee. |
