RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for 4116 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 4116 Act Apprentices for the year 2025–26. This recruitment is for ITI-qualified candidates seeking apprenticeship training in various trades within Northern Railway divisions. The selection is based purely on merit, and eligible applicants can submit their online forms within the given dates.

RRC NR Apprenticeship 2025-26

ONLINE applications are invited from ELIGIBLE and deserving candidates for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for imparting training at various Divisions/Units/Workshops over Northern Railway. Imparting Training in the Railway will not confer any right to the candidates for their absorption in the Railway after successful completion of training. It shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment to the Apprentice on completion of the period of his/her apprenticeship training in his/her establishment. It shall not be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer.

Details	Information
Organization	Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)
Post Name	Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies	4116
Notification Year	2025–26
Mode of Application	Online
Selection Process	Merit-based (10th + ITI marks)
Training Type	Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	18 November 2025
Application Start Date	25 November 2025
Last Date to Apply	24 December 2025
Expected Merit List	February 2026

Education Qualification

To apply for the Northern Railway Apprentice posts, candidates must meet the following educational criteria:

Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with at least 50% marks.
Must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institution.
Qualifications must be completed before the application closing date.

Vacancy Details

A total of 4116 Apprentice posts have been announced across multiple clusters and divisions of Northern Railway. Candidates must choose their preferred division and trade while applying.

Division / Cluster	Vacancies
Lucknow (LKO)	1397
Delhi (DLI)	1137
Firozpur (FZR)	632
Ambala (UMB)	934
Moradabad (MB/MBNR)	16
Total	4116

Age Limit

Category	Age Requirement
Minimum Age	15 years
Maximum Age	24 years
SC/ST Relaxation	5 years
OBC Relaxation	3 years
PwBD Relaxation	10 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules

Age will be calculated as on 24 December 2025.

Selection Process

The selection procedure for RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 includes:

No written exam or interview.
Final selection based on merit list, prepared using average marks of Matric (50%) and ITI (50%).
Document verification after merit list publication.
Medical fitness is mandatory for final joining.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	100
SC / ST	Exempted
Women Applicants	Exempted
PwBD	Exempted

Stipend Details

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, and railway apprenticeship rules. Stipend typically ranges between 7000 to 12000 per month, depending on trade and training duration.

How to Apply

Follow the steps below to submit the online application:

Visit the official Northern Railway recruitment portal.
Click on the link for Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
Register using your name, mobile number, and email ID.
Login and fill in the complete application form.
Upload required documents, including photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, and category certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.