Name of Post:
NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Short Information:
Northeast Frontier Railway has invited online applications for 6,777 Act Apprentice training slots in its divisions, workshops and units. Candidates with Class 10 and the prescribed ITI qualification can apply online from 20 July to 19 August 2026. Selection will be prepared through academic merit without a written examination.

Deadline Alert:
The online application closes on
19 August 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Candidates should not wait until the final day because NFR will not
accept responsibility for network or payment-related delays.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit as on 19 August 2026

Total Slots

Trade-wise and community-wise slots are provided separately in
Annexures I to VIII of the official notification. The number of slots is
provisional and may increase or decrease according to administrative
requirements.

For Most ITI Trades

• Candidate must have passed Class 10 or Matriculation under the
  10+2 system from a recognized board.
• A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Class 10 is required for
  general eligibility.
• The minimum 50% condition in Class 10 does not apply to
  SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
• Candidate must possess the National Trade Certificate or
  provisional certificate in the relevant notified trade issued by
  NCVT or SCVT.
• The required ITI qualification must have been completed and the
  certificate must be available on the notification date.

For Laboratory Technician Pathology and Radiology

• Candidate must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks.
• Candidate must have passed Class 12 Science with Physics,
  Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% marks.
• Both Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and passing certificates
  must be uploaded.

The recruitment includes training slots in several designated trades,
including:

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Welder
• Carpenter
• Plumber
• Machinist
• Turner
• Mechanic Diesel
• Electronics Mechanic
• Wireman
• Painter
• Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
• Draughtsman
• Surveyor
• Health Sanitary Inspector
• Laboratory Technician

Candidates must check the official trade-mapping table because only
specified NCVT or SCVT trades are eligible for each apprenticeship
category.

No written examination or interview has been prescribed.
Selection will be completed through academic merit.

1. Unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise merit list will be
   prepared.
2. For ITI trades, the merit score will be calculated from the average
   percentage of Class 10 and ITI marks.
3. For Laboratory Technician Pathology and Radiology, the average of
   Class 10 and Class 12 Science marks will be considered.
4. When two candidates have equal merit, the older candidate will be
   placed higher.
5. When age is also equal, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier
   will receive preference.
6. Candidates will be called for document verification up to
   approximately 1.5 times the notified slots.
7. Final engagement will depend on original-document verification and
   prescribed medical fitness.

• The minimum monthly stipend stated for NTC or STC holders is
  ₹9,600, subject to applicable rules and revision.
• Where second-year training applies, the stated stipend is
  ₹10,560 per month.
• Where third-year training applies, the stated stipend is
  ₹11,040 per month.
• Most notified training periods are one year, while certain listed
  trades may have a shorter period.
• No hostel accommodation will be provided. Selected apprentices
  must arrange their own accommodation.

• Class 10 marksheet and passing certificate
• Proof of date of birth, where not shown on the Class 10 certificate
• ITI consolidated marksheet for all semesters
• National Trade Certificate or provisional trade certificate
• Class 12 Science marksheet for Laboratory Technician applicants
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• SC, ST or OBC certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
• EBC certificate for fee exemption, where applicable

All original certificates must be produced during document
verification. Documents issued in a language other than English or
Hindi should be accompanied by an attested translation.

Shortlisted candidates must produce the medical certificate in the
prescribed notification format during document verification. It must
be signed by an authorized government doctor not below the required
rank. Document verification may not be conducted without the medical
certificate.

1. Open the official Northeast Frontier Railway Act Apprentice page.
2. Read Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 carefully.
3. Open the official online application portal.
4. Complete the new-candidate registration using an active mobile
   number and email address.
5. Log in with the generated registration details.
6. Enter personal, educational and ITI information carefully.
7. Select eligible units, departments and trades in the desired order
   of preference.
8. Upload the photograph, signature, qualification certificates and
   category documents.
9. Pay the application fee where applicable.
10. Review the entire application before final submission.
11. Download the submitted application and payment receipt for future
    reference.

• Check the eligible ITI trade mapping before selecting any
  apprenticeship trade.
• Candidates can submit only one online application but may enter
  multiple eligible unit and trade preferences.
• Registration details cannot be modified after submission.
• Other permitted application details may be corrected by paying
  ₹50 for each modification attempt.
• Keep the registered mobile number and email address active during
  the complete selection process.
• Apprenticeship training does not automatically provide a permanent
  job or appointment in Indian Railways.
• Selected candidates must arrange their own accommodation during
  training.
• Do not pay money to any agent claiming to guarantee selection.
  Selection is based only on the prescribed merit process.

How many vacancies are available?

NFR has announced 6,777 Act Apprentice training slots.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application closes on 19 August 2026 at 5:30 PM.

What is the age limit?

The basic age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 19 August 2026.

What qualification is required?

For most trades, candidates need Class 10 with the required marks and
an NCVT or SCVT ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

Is there any written examination?

No. Selection is based on academic merit, preference, document
verification and medical fitness.

How will merit be calculated?

For most trades, merit will be based on the average percentage of
Class 10 and ITI marks.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹100 for non-exempt candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, EBC and women
candidates are exempt.

Does apprenticeship guarantee a railway job?

No. Completion of apprenticeship training does not automatically
guarantee permanent employment in Indian Railways.