NFR Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 6777 Posts
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the recruitment of Act Apprentices for the year 2026 under the Apprentices Act 1961. A total of 6777 apprenticeship training slots are available across various divisions and workshops of NFR. Eligible candidates who have passed 10th class and possess ITI certificates in the relevant trades can apply online for this opportunity. The recruitment process is based on merit, without any written exam.
This is a great chance for candidates looking to build a career in Indian Railways with a monthly stipend and future job preference benefits. Interested applicants can visit Sarkari CSC for complete details and application links.
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Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for multiple trades including Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, COPA, Lineman, Mechanic Diesel, and others. The total vacancies are distributed among different divisions and workshops as follows:
| Division/Workshop | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Katihar & Tindharia Workshop | 1103 |
| Alipurduar Division | 651 |
| Rangiya Division | 750 |
| Lumding Division | 1274 |
| Tinsukia Division | 860 |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop | 881 |
| Dibrugarh Workshop | 763 |
| NFR Headquarter Unit (Maligaon) | 495 |
| Total | 6777 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Training Duration | Qualification |
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| Various ITI Technical Trades (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, COPA, Lineman, Mechanic Diesel, etc.) | 1 Year (6 Months for Automation Maintenance) | Passed 10th (Matric) with minimum 50% marks and possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) from NCVT/SCVT. |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology / Radiology) | 1 Year 3 Months | Passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) with minimum 50% marks in 10th and 12th. |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per government rules (SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwBD - 10 years, ExSM - as per defence norms)
Selection Process
The selection for NFR Act Apprentice will be based purely on merit. There is no written exam. Merit is calculated on average marks of Matriculation and ITI trade certificates. In case of tie, age and date of passing matriculation are considered.
Stipend and Other Benefits
- Monthly stipend as per government norms starting from Rs. 9,600/- for 1st year for ITI certificate holders.
- Incremental stipend in 2nd and 3rd year based on training duration.
- No hostel or accommodation facility provided.
- Preference of 20% quota in future railway Group D recruitment for course-completed apprentices.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NFR website at https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in from 20 July 2026.
- Find the Act Apprentice Recruitment notification under Personnel Department.
- Register with valid mobile number and email ID and fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents like 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and for medical lab technician 12th PCB mark sheet.
- Pay the application fee online if applicable.
- Review and submit the form, then print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Homepage | Sarkari CSC |
| Join Sarkari CSC WhatsApp Channel | |
| Telegram | Sarkari CSC Telegram Group |
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