RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has released a notification for 4,651 Act Apprentice seats in workshops and units of Lucknow, Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Moradabad and Jammu clusters.
10th pass (50%) candidates with ITI in the trade, aged 15 to 24 years, can apply online on rrcnr.org from 11.11.2026 to 11.12.2026. Selection is on merit of 10th and ITI marks, with no exam.
About RRC Northern Railway:
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway, New Delhi recruits Group D staff and Act Apprentices for Northern Railway units in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 4,651 |
| Qualification | 10th (50%) + ITI (NCVT / SCVT) |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years (as on 11.12.2026) |
| Stipend | As per Apprenticeship Rules |
| Job Location | Northern Railway units |
| Freshers / Experienced | Freshers |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (SC / ST / PwBD / Women free) |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 December 2026 |
| Official Website | rrcnr.org |
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start | 11.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Qualification Cut-off | 06.11.2026 |
| Merit List | February 2027 (expected) |
RRC NR Apprentice Openings 2026 – Details
| Cluster | Seats |
|---|---|
| Lucknow | 1,525 |
| Delhi | 1,312 |
| Ambala | 979 |
| Firozpur | 740 |
| Moradabad | 63 |
| Jammu | 32 |
| Total | 4,651 |
Trade-wise, unit-wise and category-wise seats are given in Annexure-A of the official notification.
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- 10th class (or equivalent) with at least 50% aggregate marks
- ITI in the related trade, recognised by NCVT / SCVT
- Both must be passed on or before 06.11.2026 (result-awaiting candidates cannot apply)
Who Can Apply?
- ✔ Passed 10th with at least 50% marks
- ✔ Has ITI in the trade (NCVT / SCVT)
- ✔ Passed both on or before 06.11.2026
- ✔ Age 15 to 24 years on 11.12.2026 (with relaxation)
Age Limit (as on 11.12.2026)
15 to 24 years.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per notification |
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
RRC NR Apprentice Stipend / Pay Scale
Under the RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment, apprentices get a monthly stipend as per the Apprenticeship Rules for one year of training. This is training, not a permanent railway job.
Selection Process of RRC Careers:
There is no written exam or interview in the RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment.
Step 1 – Merit List
Merit is made by taking the average of 10th percentage and ITI percentage. If marks are equal, the older candidate comes first, then the one who passed 10th earlier.
Step 2 – Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates bring original certificates to the allotted unit.
Step 3 – Medical Fitness
Candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate before training starts.
RRC NR Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
There is no exam for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Merit = (10th % + ITI %) ÷ 2.
Why Apply for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment has 4,651 seats, one of the biggest railway apprentice drives this year. There is no exam, and women, SC and ST candidates pay no fee.
Railway apprentices get preference in later Railway Group D recruitment.
How to Prepare for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
For the RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment, there is no exam, so apply carefully.
- Check that your 10th has at least 50% marks.
- Choose the cluster and trade where your ITI trade has seats.
- Enter 10th and ITI marks exactly as in mark sheets.
- Keep certificates and medical certificate ready for verification.
- Apply early to avoid last-day server problems.
Documents Required for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Keep these documents ready for the RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment form:
- ✔ 10th mark sheet and certificate
- ✔ ITI mark sheets and certificate
- ✔ Caste / PwBD certificate (if any)
- ✔ Aadhaar card
- ✔ Photo and signature
- ✔ Medical fitness certificate (at DV)
How to Apply for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment form is filled only online. Follow these steps:
- Visit rrcnr.org and open the Act Apprentice link.
- Register with mobile number and e-mail.
- Choose cluster and trade and fill 10th and ITI marks.
- Upload photo, signature and documents.
- Pay Rs. 100 (if applicable) and submit before 11.12.2026.
Important Points to Remember
- No exam – merit is average of 10th and ITI marks.
- Result-awaiting candidates cannot apply.
- Women, SC, ST and PwBD pay no fee.
- Merit list is expected in February 2027.
- This is training, not a permanent job.
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 4,651 Seats
Apply Online – RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice
Download RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Notification (PDF)
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RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment- Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What is the last date for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to apply online is 11.12.2026 (11:59 PM).
Q2: How many seats are there?
A: 4,651 seats: Lucknow 1,525, Delhi 1,312, Ambala 979, Firozpur 740, Moradabad 63 and Jammu 32.
Q3: What is the qualification?
A: 10th with at least 50% marks and ITI in the trade (NCVT/SCVT), both passed by 06.11.2026.
Q4: What is the age limit?
A: 15 to 24 years as on 11.12.2026, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC and PwBD.
Q5: Is there any exam?
A: No. Selection is on merit – average of 10th and ITI percentage.
Q6: What is the application fee?
A: Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS. SC, ST, PwBD and women pay no fee.
Q7: When will the merit list come?
A: The merit list is expected in February 2027.
Q8: Is it a permanent railway job?
A: No. It is one-year apprenticeship training with stipend.
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