RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 4,651 Apprentice vacancies. Online applications start from 11th November 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RRC NR website. The last date to submit the application form is 11th December 2026.
| Company | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. | RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice |
| Total Posts | 4,651 |
| Gender | Male, Female and Transgender |
| Pay Scale | Period of Training & Stipend- As per extant rules applicable. |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 Years (as on 11/12/2026) |
| Qualification | 10th Pass with 50% Marks + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 11/11/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 11/12/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/EWS/OBC/Male: ₹100/- SC/ST/PwBD/XSM/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Nil Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card) |
| Website | https://rrcnr.org/ |
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Cluster Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1525 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1312 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 740 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 63 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 979 |
| Jammu | 32 |
| Grand Total | 4,651 |
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 Years (as on 11/12/2026) Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Educational Qualification | The candidate must have passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board. Must have passed ITI in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognized by the Government of India. Qualification must be possessed as on the date of issue of notification i.e. 06 November 2026. |
| Experience | Not required / Fresher |
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment Salary
Period of Training & Stipend- As per extant rules applicable.
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
Minimum 15 years and Maximum 24 years as on 11/12/2026. Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India / Railway Board rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| GEN/UR | No Relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation up to additional 10 years to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years (as per rules) |
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process
- Screening and scrutiny of applications
- Document verification
- No written test or viva
- Final Merit list
- Medical Fitness
- Final Engagement
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 06/11/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 11/11/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 11/12/2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 11/12/2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 11/12/2026 |
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official RRC Northern Railway website: https://rrcnr.org/
- Step 2: Click on the link “Engagement of Act Apprentice” ONLINE Application.
- Step 3: Complete One-Time Registration (if not registered)
- Step 4: Login > Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 5: Upload Photograph, Signature, Resume, ID Proof, Age Proof, Caste Certificate (if applicable), PwBD Certificate (if applicable), Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates
- Step 6: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 7: Submit the Application Form
- Step 8: Take Printout of Application for future reference.
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
RRC Northern Railway has announced 4,651 vacancies for Act Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across various clusters.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 11 November 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 11 December 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 posts?
The age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 11 December 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Q 5. What is the application fee for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Others: ₹100/- (non-refundable). SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee.
Abbreviation
| RRC | Railway Recruitment Cell |
|---|---|
| NR | Northern Railway |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| FTE | Fixed Term Executive |
| EMD | Engineering Maintenance Department |
| C&P | Contracts & Procurement |