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NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification
Want to do work in the Indian Railway department then, now you have a great chance to start doing a career in Railway sector with the Posts of Act Apprentice 6777 Posts and get selected on the basis of Merit List, Document Verification and Medical Examination. As Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inviting interested candidates for engagement of Act Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the training cycles 2025-2026 & 2026-2027. The recruitment will be conducted across various Divisions and Workshops of Northeast Frontier Railway located in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar. If you possess minimum eligibility (As mentioned Below) then, you can do online registration from the official portal website of Northeast Frontier Railway i.e. www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in (Note: No other Apply Method will be accepted). We are requesting the candidates that, they must first go through official notification & all important detail regarding NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
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NFR Apprentice Recruitment
Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026
JOB Overview
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| Department Name | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Notification Advt No | Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total no of Vacancy | 6777 |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass with ITI Certificate (Relevant Trade) |
| Last date to Apply | 19 August 2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Official Notification status | Available |
| Official Website | www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Current Status | Online Application Started from 20 July 2026 |
NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification
| Eligibility (Educational Qualification, Age limit, Selection Process) |
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed Matriculation (10th Class) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board and must possess a valid National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT / SCVT.
- Educational Qualification for Medical Laboratory Technician Trade: Candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with the prescribed qualification mentioned in the official notification.
- Age Limit: Candidates should be 15 to 24 Years as on 19 August 2026. Age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen will be applicable as per Government rules.
- Selection Process: Selection will be made purely on the basis of Merit List prepared from Matriculation and ITI marks followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
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| Stipend / Training Benefits |
- Selected candidates will receive stipend as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules.
- Minimum stipend for NTC / STC holders is Rs.9,600/- per month as per the latest Government notification.
- Candidates eligible for second and third year apprenticeship training will receive enhanced stipend as prescribed under Apprenticeship Rules.
- No hostel or residential accommodation will be provided during the training period. Candidates have to make their own arrangements.
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| Unit wise Vacancy |
- Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop – 1103 Posts
- Alipurduar (APDJ) Division – 651 Posts
- Rangiya (RNY) Division – 750 Posts
- Lumding (LMG) Division – 1274 Posts
- Tinsukia (TSK) Division – 860 Posts
- New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN) – 881 Posts
- Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) – 763 Posts
- Head Quarter (HQ), Maligaon – 495 Posts
- Total Vacancy – 6777 Posts
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| Category wise Vacancy |
- UR (Unreserved) – 2686 Posts
- OBC – 1832 Posts
- SC – 1056 Posts
- ST – 515 Posts
- EWS – 688 Posts
- Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal Reservation) – 677 Posts
- PwBD (Horizontal Reservation) – 271 Posts
- Total Vacancy – 6777 Posts
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| Job Location |
- Selected candidates will undergo Apprenticeship Training in various Divisions and Workshops of Northeast Frontier Railway located in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar.
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| Important Dates to be remember |
- Notification Release Date : 14/07/2026
- Starting Date to fill Online Application Form : 20/07/2026 (09:00 AM)
- Closing Date to Apply Online : 19/08/2026 (05:30 PM)
- Merit List : Announce later
- Document Verification Date : Announce later
- Medical Examination : Announce later
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| Application Fees |
- General / OBC / EWS (Male) : Rs.100/-
- SC / ST Candidates : No Fee
- PwBD Candidates : No Fee
- Women Candidates (All Categories) : No Fee
- Application fee should be paid through Online Payment Gateway only.
- Correction / Modification Fee after final submission : Rs.50/- per correction (Registration details cannot be modified).
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| Popular Trades Available |
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Wireman
- Lineman
- Welder (Gas & Electric)
- Turner
- Machinist
- Carpenter
- Plumber
- Mason (Building Constructor)
- Mechanic Diesel
- Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Mechanic Electrical Instruments
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
- Draughtsman (Civil)
- Surveyor
- Secretarial Assistant
- Health Sanitary Inspector
- Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology / Radiology)
- Other notified trades as mentioned in the official notification.
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| How to Apply |
- First visit the official website of Northeast Frontier Railway i.e. www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification available under the Personnel Department.
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the online application form.
- Register yourself using a valid Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Fill all personal, educational and ITI qualification details carefully.
- Select your preferred Unit, Department and Trade in the order of preference.
- Upload your recent passport size photograph, signature and all required documents in prescribed format.
- Pay the online application fee, if applicable.
- Verify all information before final submission because incorrect details may lead to rejection of the application.
- Submit the online application form before the closing date.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
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| Documents Required |
- 10th / Matriculation Mark Sheet and Certificate.
- ITI / National Trade Certificate (NCVT / SCVT) in relevant trade.
- 12th Mark Sheet (Only for Medical Laboratory Technician Trades).
- Recent Passport Size Colour Photograph.
- Scanned Signature.
- Aadhaar Card or any Valid Photo Identity Proof.
- Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if applicable.
- EWS Certificate, if applicable.
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate, if applicable.
- Any other document mentioned in the official notification.
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| Notification 2026 Online Application Form & Important Links |
| Application Fees | General / OBC / EWS (Male) : Rs.100/-
SC / ST / PwBD : Exempted
Women Candidates : Exempted |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply Application Form Link | Apply Online |
| Official Website | https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Important Note:
- Candidates should submit only one online application. Submission of multiple applications will lead to rejection of candidature.
- Selection will be made purely on Merit Basis. No Written Examination or Interview will be conducted for this recruitment.
- The Merit List will be prepared on the basis of average percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI in the relevant trade.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and Medical Examination before final engagement.
- Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 does not guarantee permanent employment in Indian Railways after completion of apprenticeship.
- Candidates must possess all required educational qualification and ITI certificates on the date mentioned in the official notification.
- Applicants are advised to keep their registered Mobile Number and Email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
- Before submitting the application form, candidates should carefully read the complete official notification to avoid rejection due to incorrect information.
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