The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has released the much-awaited Act Apprentice Notification for the year 2025-26. A total of 4116 vacancies have been announced for training under the Apprentices Act 1961 in various Divisions/Units/Workshops of Northern Railway.
Eligible candidates who have passed 10th class with minimum 50% marks and possess ITI certificate in relevant trades can apply online through the official RRC Northern Railway portal rrcnr.org. The online application process will commence from 25th November 2025 and the last date to submit the application is 24th December 2025 (23:59 Hours).
Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – 4116 Vacancies
Notification No. RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice
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Post Name |
Act Apprentices |
|---|---|
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Total Vacancies |
4116 |
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Training Period |
As per Apprentices Act 1961 |
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Stipend |
As per Apprenticeship Rules |
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Qualification |
10th + ITI |
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Selection Process |
Merit Basis |
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Job Location |
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir |
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Last Date |
24/12/2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Cluster-wise Vacancies:
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Cluster / Unit Name |
Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Cluster Lucknow (LKO) | 1397 |
| Cluster Ambala (UMB) | 914 |
| Cluster Moradabad (MB) | 16 |
| Cluster Delhi (DLI) | 1137 |
| Cluster Firozpur (FZR) | 632 |
| Total | 4116 |
✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Age Limit:
- Minimum 15 years and Maximum 24 years as on 24/12/2025.
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 05 years | OBC – 03 years | PwBD – 10 years
✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
- Passed 10th class (Matriculation) or equivalent under 10+2 system with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from recognized Board.
- ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
- Candidates having higher qualification (Diploma/Degree) are also eligible.
✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Selection Process:
| Merit List prepared on the basis of average percentage of marks in Matriculation + ITI (equal weightage) |
| No Written Test or Interview |
| Document Verification & Medical Examination |
✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Application Fee:
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Category |
Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / Other State Candidates | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates | Nil |
| Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) | |
✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Important Dates:
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Starting Date of Online Application |
25/11/2025 (12:00 Hrs) |
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Closing Date of Online Application |
24/12/2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
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Expected Date of Merit List |
February 2026 |
✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Important Links:
- Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online (Link activates on 25/11/2025)
- Latest Apprentice Jobs 2025-26
- Join Free Alert: WhatsApp | Telegram
✅ How to Apply Northern Railway Apprentice 2025-26:
➢ Visit official website rrcnr.org or direct link given above.
➢ Register using valid Mobile No. & Email ID.
➢ Login and fill complete application form.
➢ Upload Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression & required certificates.
➢ Pay application fee (if applicable) through online mode.
➢ Submit application and take printout for future reference.
➢ Last date: 24th December 2025 (23:59 Hours)
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the total number of vacancies in Northern Railway Apprentice 2025?
4116 Act Apprentice slots across 5 clusters.
What is the last date to apply online?
24th December 2025 up to 23:59 Hours.
Is there any written exam?
No. Selection is purely on merit basis (average of 10th + ITI marks).
Who is exempted from application fee?
SC/ST/PwBD and all Women candidates are fully exempted.
When will the merit list be published?
Expected in February 2026.