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| Recruiting authority | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Personnel Department |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 19 Aug 2026 |
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- Updated July 20, 2026 03:12 PM
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- Applications closed on 20 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has issued a Centralized Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 dated 14-07-2026 inviting online applications for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961, for the training cycles 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The recruitment covers 6777 training slots spread across eight Divisions and Workshops of NFR in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar. Candidates who have passed Matriculation and hold an ITI trade certificate in a notified trade can apply online. This article explains the NFR Apprentice 2026 important dates, unit-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limit, fee, stipend, selection process and how to apply, based strictly on the official notification.
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NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
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NFR Apprentice Important Dates 2026
NFR Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026 (Unit-wise)
- Slots are notified as provisional and may increase or decrease depending on actual administrative requirements. Unit-wise break-up is attached in Annexures I to VIII of the official notification.
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up (All Units Combined)
Educational Qualification
- The minimum requirement of 50% aggregate marks in Matriculation is not applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories. Only completing the ITI course is not sufficient - candidates must be in possession of their ITI pass certificate/NTC/STC as on the date of the notification (14-07-2026).
NFR Apprentice Age Limit 2026
- Candidates must be not below 15 years and not above 24 years of age as on the closing date of application, i.e., 19-08-2026.
- For children of ex-servicemen, the same age relaxation as applicable to their respective community (UR/SC/ST/OBC) will apply.
NFR Apprentice Stipend/Salary 2026
- Minimum stipend for NTC/STC holders: ₹9,600 per month, effective from 11-09-2025, as per G.S.R. 610(E) dated 03-09-2025 issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (RBE No. 116/2025).
- Where one or two years' exemption is admissible under the Apprenticeship curriculum: ₹10,560/month (2nd year, 10% increase) and ₹11,040/month (3rd year, 15% increase).
- Stipend rates are subject to revision from time to time as notified by the appropriate authority.
- No hostel accommodation is provided; apprentices must make their own arrangements during training.
NFR Apprentice Application Fee 2026
- Candidates seeking fee exemption as Economically Backward Class (EBC) must have family income of less than ₹50,000/- per annum and must upload a certificate issued on or after 01-04-2026 (Annexure-XVI). If a candidate wishes to modify or correct the online application after submission, a fee of ₹50/- is charged for each occasion; however, registration details cannot be modified.
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NFR Apprentice Selection Process 2026
- Selection is purely merit-based, with no written examination. The merit list for each unit is prepared using the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) plus ITI marks in the relevant trade; the final panel is based on the average of the two.
- For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) and (Radiology), merit is based on Matriculation marks plus 12th Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) marks.
- Calculation uses marks obtained in all subjects of Matriculation/12th, not select subjects, and the average ITI marks across all semesters (or the National Trade Certificate marks).
- Merit lists are prepared unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise, in descending order of percentage, equal to the number of notified slots.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification (DV) to the extent of 1.5 times the notified vacancies.
- A candidate is considered for only one combination of Unit-Department-Trade based on merit and order of preference; once selected against a higher preference, all lower preferences are automatically cancelled.
- In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate (by age) is ranked higher; if date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier is ranked higher.
NFR Apprentice Documents Required
- Mark sheet and Pass Certificate of Matriculation (Class X) or its equivalent
- Mark sheet and Pass Certificate of Senior Secondary (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (only for Medical Laboratory Technician posts)
- Certificate for proof of date of birth, if not mentioned in the Matriculation certificate
- Consolidated mark sheet for all ITI semesters of the relevant trade, OR Provisional National Trade Certificate indicating marks
- National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT, or Provisional Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates
- Certificate for EWS candidates
- Disability certificate, for PwBD candidates
- Discharge certificate/Serving certificate, for candidates applying under the Ex-Servicemen quota
- Certificate for Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates seeking fee exemption
- Colour photograph and scanned signature as per website specifications
- Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi must be accompanied by an attested translation in English/Hindi. Originals of all documents must be produced at the time of Document Verification.
How to Apply for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NFR website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Navigate to General Info → Departments → Personnel → Act Apprentice Notification
- Register with your basic details and log in using the credentials generated
- Fill in the online application form carefully, indicating your Unit-Department-Trade preferences in order of choice
- Upload the required documents, colour photograph, and signature as per specifications
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹100/- (if applicable) through the payment gateway link
- After successful payment, complete the remaining steps and download/print the final application form for your records
- Direct Link to Apply Online for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Candidates are allowed to submit only one application; submitting more than one application will lead to summary disqualification. A Registration Number is issued on submission and must be preserved for all future correspondence.
NFR Apprentice Important Instructions 2026
- Candidates must read the training slots against their ITI trade carefully and indicate Unit preferences clearly, since only one combination will be allotted.
- The candidate is responsible for the correctness of information filled in the online application; false information leads to immediate disqualification.
- Registered mobile number and email address must not be changed during the entire selection process.
- Reservation: 10% for EWS, 4% horizontal for PwBD, and 10% horizontal for Ex-Servicemen (ESM); PwBD and ESM slots are included within, not additional to, the notified total.
- If required numbers of SC candidates are unavailable, the balance is filled by ST candidates and vice versa; unfilled OBC/EWS slots are filled by UR candidates.
- A medical fitness certificate (Annexure-XI), signed by a Government-authorised doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon, must be submitted at the time of Document Verification; DV will not be conducted without it.
- Training under the Apprentices Act 1961 does not, by itself, confer any right to appointment in Railway services. However, 20% of vacancies notified for erstwhile Group D (Level-1) posts are filled by giving preference to Course Completed Act Apprentices meeting eligibility conditions.
- No daily/conveyance/travelling allowance is paid for attending Document Verification.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification, and no correspondence will be entertained on the matter.
- Candidates should be aware of and avoid unscrupulous elements promising selection; such instances should be reported to the SDGM/NFR and local police.
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Q1. How many vacancies are there in NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- NFR has notified a total of 6777 Act Apprentice training slots across eight units for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 cycles. These figures are provisional and may increase or decrease based on administrative needs.
Q3. What is the age limit for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on the closing date, 19-08-2026, with age relaxation available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for NFR Apprentice posts?
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation with minimum 50% aggregate marks (relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD) and possess an NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate or Provisional Certificate in the notified trade. Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) posts require 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and minimum 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.
Q5. What is the application fee for NFR Apprentice 2026?
- The application fee is ₹100/-, non-refundable. SC, ST, PwBD, EBC and women candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Q8. How many candidates are called for Document Verification?
- Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification to the extent of 1.5 times the notified vacancies for each unit, trade and community category.
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