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Advt No: RRC/NR/03/2026/Act ApprenticeRailway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)Published: 07/11/2026Last Updated: 07/11/2026

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 - for 4,651 Apprentice Posts

Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has invited online applications for 4,651 Act Apprentice positions across multiple clusters for training engagements.

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Important Dates

Notification Date
06 November 2026
Application Begin Date
11 November 2026
Application Last Date
11 December 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Vacancies & Eligibility
Official Cadre
Vacancies4651Total Posts
Prescribed Qualification

10th Pass / ITI

Detailed vacancy & qualification criteria in the matrix below

Application Fee

CategoryFee
Others
₹100/- (non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / Women
Nil
Payment accepted via online mode only.
Online: UPI, Cards & Net Banking

Age Limit

15 to 24 Years as on 11 December 2026 (Age relaxation applicable as per rules for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen)
OBC: +3ySC/ST: +5yPwD: +10yExSM

Vacancy Details & Educational Qualifications

Official allocations across cadres, vacancies, category quota, and prescribed eligibility criteria.

14 Allocations

Category Quota & Vacancy Distribution

Total Quota: 4,847 Seats
TOTAL4,8475 Categories
Hover or tap any circle slice or category card to inspect exact seat quotas and percentages.
Cluster Lucknow (LKO)Prescribed Discipline

Lucknow (LKO)

Sanctioned Seats:1525 Posts
10th Matric + ITIMin. 50% aggregate (Relaxation for Reserved Categories)

10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

NCVTSCVT
Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
Cluster Delhi (DLI)Prescribed Discipline

Delhi (DLI)

Sanctioned Seats:1312 Posts
10th Matric + ITIMin. 50% aggregate (Relaxation for Reserved Categories)

10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

NCVTSCVT
Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
Cluster Firozpur (FZR)Prescribed Discipline

Firozpur (FZR)

Sanctioned Seats:740 Posts
10th Matric + ITIMin. 50% aggregate (Relaxation for Reserved Categories)

10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

NCVTSCVT
Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
Cluster Moradabad (MB)Prescribed Discipline

Moradabad (MB)

Sanctioned Seats:63 Posts
10th Matric + ITIMin. 50% aggregate (Relaxation for Reserved Categories)

10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

NCVTSCVT
Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
Cluster Ambala (UMB)Prescribed Discipline

Ambala (UMB)

Sanctioned Seats:979 Posts
10th Matric + ITIMin. 50% aggregate (Relaxation for Reserved Categories)

10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

NCVTSCVT
Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
Cluster JammuPrescribed Discipline

Jammu

Sanctioned Seats:32 Posts
10th Matric + ITIMin. 50% aggregate (Relaxation for Reserved Categories)

10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

NCVTSCVT
Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)Prescribed Discipline

Organisation

Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), New Delhi, Delhi

Fresher Candidates Eligible
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)Prescribed Discipline

Advt No

RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice

Fresher Candidates Eligible
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)Prescribed Discipline

Pay

Stipend as per extant rules applicable

Fresher Candidates Eligible
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)Prescribed Discipline

Place of Posting

Cluster Lucknow (LKO), Cluster Delhi (DLI), Cluster Firozpur (FZR), Cluster Moradabad (MB), Cluster Ambala (UMB), Cluster Jammu

Fresher Candidates Eligible
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)

Age Limit

Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age (as on 11 December 2026)

Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)Prescribed Discipline

Start Date

11 November 2026

Fresher Candidates Eligible
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)Prescribed Discipline

Last Date

11 December 2026

Fresher Candidates Eligible
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)Prescribed Discipline

Post

Qualification

Fresher Candidates Eligible
Total Sanctioned Posts:4651 Posts

Mode of Selection / Selection Process

Sequential qualification stages in chronological order

3 Sequential Stages
01Screening

Screening and scrutiny of applications

Shortlisting on eligibility & score cutoff

02Merit List

preparation of merit list based on the average percentage of marks obtained in 10th and ITI with equal weightage

All-India merit rank publication & joining recommendation

03Interview / SSB

followed by Document Verification and a medical fitness examination. No written test or viva voce will be conducted

Psychological, physical & officer aptitude assessment

How to Fill Form

Step-by-step verified candidate procedure for error-free form submission

6 Guided Steps
01Step 1

Visit Official Portal

Visit the official RRC NR portal at www.rrcnr.org and access the Act Apprentice online application link.

02Step 2

Locate Application Link

Complete the registration using basic details including name, father's name, community, category, mobile number, email ID, and date of birth.

03Step 3

Step 3 Protocol

Retrieve your login credentials sent via SMS and email.

04Step 4

Pay Application Fee

Log in to fill out the complete application form, select the preferred cluster/unit, and pay the requisite application fee online (if applicable).

05Step 5

Upload Prescribed Documents

Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and required educational certificates in the specified format and size.

06Step 6

Pay Application Fee

Submit the final application and print a hard copy along with the fee payment slip for future reference.

Detailed Notification & Overview

The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has announced an official recruitment notification for 4,651 Act Apprentice positions across multiple operational clusters including Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala, and Jammu. Eligible candidates with a 10th-grade qualification and an ITI certificate in relevant trades can submit their applications online starting from 11 November 2026 until 11 December 2026. Selection will be carried out strictly on the basis of academic merit derived from the average percentage of 10th and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical screening.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

6 Essential Questions

Q1What is the registration schedule and deadline for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The online application process begins on 11 November 2026 and concludes on 11 December 2026 at 23:59 hours.

Q2What are the core educational requirements to apply for these apprentice positions?

Applicants must have passed the 10th class examination under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT board.

Q3What is the acceptable age bracket and reference date for eligibility?

Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as of 11 December 2026. Upper age limits are relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, and additional relaxations for Ex-Servicemen as per government guidelines.

Q4How much is the application fee and what are the accepted payment methods?

The application fee is ₹100/- for general/other candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates are exempted from fee payment. Fees must be paid exclusively through online digital modes during form submission.

Q5What is the step-by-step process to submit the online form and check subsequent updates?

Candidates should visit the official website www.rrcnr.org, complete the registration form, log in with credentials, fill out application details, pay the fee online, upload required documents, and submit the final form. Merit lists and admit cards will be hosted on the same portal.

Q6Where can candidates verify official notifications securely?

All authentic updates, circulars, and application portals can be accessed directly via the official Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway website at www.rrcnr.org.

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