NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 6777 Posts

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is one of the 19 railway zones of the Indian Railways, responsible for the operation and expansion of the rail network across the Northeastern states of India. Its official recruitment portal is nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Overview

If you have passed Class 10 with an ITI certificate and are looking for a central government training opportunity in the railway sector, NFR Apprentice 2026 is worth your full attention. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced 6,777 vacancies across various trade apprenticeships, with applications open at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in until 19 August 2026. The training stipend will be governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961. The minimum qualification required is a Class 10 pass with 50% marks and a relevant ITI/NCVT certificate. The application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC, ST, and all female applicants are completely exempted.

In the previous recruitment cycle, roughly 5,636 slots were filled — the 2026 drive marks a substantial 20% increase in total apprenticeship posts allocated across the Northeast Frontier zone.

Source: Official NFR Apprentice 2026 Notification, Northeast Frontier Railway. Download PDF

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule

Candidates must ensure their applications are submitted before the closing deadline, as this is a direct merit-based selection with no examination dates to track.

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Vacancy Details (Unit-wise)

The 6,777 trade apprentice positions are distributed across 8 different divisions and workshops within the Northeast Frontier Railway zone.

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Application Fee

The processing fee is nominal and fully exempted for reserved categories and female applicants to encourage wider participation.

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit for NFR Apprentice 2026

Applicants must satisfy the age parameters strictly as of the cutoff date, which is 19 August 2026.

Age relaxation is strictly as per Government of India guidelines for railway apprenticeships.

Educational Qualification

The educational requirement for the NFR Apprentice 2026 positions is two-fold:

• Academic: Candidates must have passed the Class 10th (Matriculation) examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 examination system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
• Technical: Candidates must hold an ITI / National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training.

Candidates whose ITI results are awaited or those currently in their final semester are explicitly NOT eligible to apply. The final ITI certificate and 10th marksheet must be in hand by the notification date.

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Stipend & Salary

Act Apprentices selected under NFR Apprentice 2026 do not receive a standard pay scale or 7th CPC level salary, as this is a skill-building training program and not a permanent government job. Candidates will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹7,000 to ₹8,050 during their 1-year training period, strictly in accordance with the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (as amended). No extra allowances (DA, HRA, TA) are applicable during this period.

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Selection Process

There is no written examination, CBT, or interview for the NFR Apprentice 2026 recruitment. The selection is entirely merit-based. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) will prepare a final merit list by calculating the average of the percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in both the Matriculation (Class 10) examination (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and the ITI examination. Equal weightage (50-50) is given to both qualifications. In case two candidates secure the same average marks, the older candidate will be placed higher on the merit list.

How to Fill NFR Apprentice 2026 Online Form – Step by Step

The application process is conducted entirely online through the NFR RRC portal. Follow these steps to submit your application securely:

1. Visit the RRC Portal: Go to the official Northeast Frontier Railway recruitment site at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Initial Registration: Click on "Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026". Complete the basic registration by entering your name, mobile number, email ID, and Aadhaar details to generate your registration ID and password.
3. Select Division/Unit: Log in with your new credentials and carefully select the specific division/workshop (e.g., Lumding, Katihar) and trade you wish to apply for.
4. Enter Academic Data: Input your Class 10 marks and ITI certificate details exactly as they appear on your official mark sheets. The system uses these to calculate your merit.
5. Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, ITI consolidated marksheet/certificate, and category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the specified JPG/PDF format.
6. Fee Payment: General, EWS, and OBC male candidates must pay the ₹100 non-refundable application fee using a Debit/Credit card or Net Banking.
7. Submit & Print: Review the final application preview, submit the form before 19 August 2026, and print a copy for use during the Document Verification stage.

NFR Apprentice Merit List 2026 – Expected Timeline

The NFR Apprentice Merit List 2026 has not been released yet. Following the closure of the application window on 19 August 2026, the RRC will take a few weeks to process the data and publish the division-wise cut-off and merit list. Candidates whose names appear on the list will be called for Document Verification and subsequent medical fitness screening.

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Official Links & Notification PDF

NFR Apprentice 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions