The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced a major recruitment drive for 6777 Act Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This apprenticeship program offers ITI-qualified candidates an excellent opportunity to gain practical training in various railway workshops, divisions, and units across the Northeast Frontier Railway zone.

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online within the prescribed dates. Read the complete details below, including vacancy distribution, eligibility, age limit, selection process, stipend, important dates, and application procedure.

N F Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
Post Name	Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies	6777 Posts
Qualification	10th Pass + ITI (Relevant Trade)
Age Limit	15 to 24 Years
Application Fee	₹100 (General/OBC), Others Exempted
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Starts	20 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 August 2026

N F Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026

A total of 6777 apprenticeship slots are available across different divisions and workshops.

Division / Workshop	Vacancies
Katihar (KIR) & TDH Workshop	1103
Alipurduar (APDJ)	651
Rangiya (RNY)	750
Lumding (LMG)	1274
Tinsukia (TSK)	860
New Bongaigaon Workshop	881
Dibrugarh Workshop	763
NFR Headquarters	495

Total Vacancies: 6777

Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprenticeship Rules.

NTC/STC Holders: ₹9,600 per month
Second Year Apprentices: ₹10,560 per month
Third Year Apprentices: ₹11,040 per month

The stipend may be revised by the competent authority from time to time.

Training Duration

Regular Trades: 1 Year
Medical Laboratory Technician: 1 Year 3 Months

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Applicants should be 15 to 24 years of age as on the closing date of the application.

Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
PwBD: 10 Years

Educational Qualification

For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology)

Candidates must have:

Passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).
Minimum 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 examinations.

For All Other Trades

Candidates should have:

Passed Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 10 (Not applicable for SC/ST candidates).
Possess a valid ITI Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT, or a provisional certificate issued by the same authority.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹100
OBC/MOBC	₹100
EBC	Exempted
SC/ST/PwBD	Exempted

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or other online payment methods.

Selection Process

Selection will be made purely on merit, without any written examination.

The merit list will be prepared based on:

Average percentage of marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI (for technical trades).
For Medical Laboratory Technician trades, the average of Class 10 and Class 12 (PCB) marks will be considered.
Marks of all subjects will be taken into account while preparing the merit list.
Incorrect or false information in the application form may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready before filling out the online application:

Class 10 Mark Sheet
Class 10 Pass Certificate
ITI Final Mark Sheet
National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) or Provisional Certificate
Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate (Only for Medical Laboratory Technician applicants)
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply for N F Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:

Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway recruitment portal.
Complete the registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Log in using your registration credentials.
Fill in all personal, educational, and trade-related information carefully.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Verify all details before final submission.
Submit the application form and download or print a copy for future reference.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	20 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	19 August 2026

Why You Should Apply?

6777 apprenticeship opportunities
No written examination
Merit-based selection
Monthly stipend during training
Valuable railway work experience
Opportunity to build skills for future railway and government jobs

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