Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification released for 6777 Apprentice posts. Check eligibility, age limit, important dates, selection process, application fee and apply online details.
Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has officially released the Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 6,777 Act Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment is being conducted for apprenticeship training across various divisions and workshops of NFR.
Eligible candidates who have passed 10th with ITI can apply online from 20 July 2026. Selection will be based on a merit list, and no written examination will be conducted.
Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 6777 |
| Job Type | Apprentice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Start Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Merit List |
| Official Website | https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Railway NFR Apprentice Units Wise Vacancy Details 2026
| S. No. | NFR Unit / Division | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop | 1,103 |
| 2 | Alipurduar (APDJ) | 651 |
| 3 | Rangiya (RNY) | 750 |
| 4 | Lumding (LMG) | 1,274 |
| 5 | Tinsukia (TSK) | 860 |
| 6 | New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN) | 881 |
| 7 | Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) | 763 |
| 8 | NFR Headquarter (HQ), Maligaon | 495 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,777 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 14 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 |
| Merit List | To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Women | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government rules.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with at least 50% marks.
- Possess a valid ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Merit List (10th + ITI Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
No Written Exam
No Interview
Division Wise Vacancies
The recruitment includes vacancies in:
- Katihar Division
- Alipurduar Division
- Rangiya Division
- Lumding Division
- Tinsukia Division
- New Bongaigaon Workshop
- Dibrugarh Workshop
- Other NFR Units
Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed trade-wise vacancies.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official NFR website.
- Click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 link.
- Register yourself.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Required Documents
- Class 10 Marksheet
- ITI Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (If Applicable)
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Available from 20 July 2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Available on Official Website |
| Official Website | https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |