The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has published Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice dated 06/11/2026. It invites online applications for 4651 Act Apprentice training slots under the Apprentices Act 1961. This page covers RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for ITI-qualified candidates: eligibility, age limit, fee, selection and the application steps.
Status as on 7 November 2026: Online applications have not opened yet. They open on 11/11/2026. We found no corrigendum or revised notice for this notification at the time of writing. Check the RRC NR website before applying.
Important: This is apprenticeship training, not a regular railway job. The notification says training does not give any right to absorption in Railway after it ends.
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi |
| Notification No. | RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice |
| Notification Date | 06/11/2026 |
| Engagement Type | Act Apprentice training under the Apprentices Act 1961 |
| Training Slots | 4651 (provisional) |
| Training Year | 2026-27 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.rrcnr.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 11/11/2026 |
| Online application closes | 11/12/2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Qualification cut-off date | 06/11/2026 |
| Age cut-off date | 11/12/2026 |
| Expected display of merit list | February 2027 |
The merit date is an expected date, not a confirmed one.
Cluster-wise Training Slots
Slots are spread across six clusters of Northern Railway. They are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the administration’s need at the time of finalising selection.
| Cluster | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1525 | 774 | 229 | 112 | 410 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1312 | 668 | 198 | 94 | 352 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 979 | 501 | 144 | 72 | 262 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 740 | 442 | 169 | 12 | 117 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 63 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 16 |
| Jammu | 32 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 4651 | 2433 | 755 | 300 | 1163 |
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen Slots
These slots are included in the totals above. HI is hearing impaired, LD is locomotor disability, MD is multiple disabilities and VI is visually impaired.
| Cluster | HI | LD | MD | VI | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 14 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 38 |
| Delhi | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 42 |
| Ambala | 14 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 69 |
| Firozpur | 16 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 27 |
| Moradabad | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Units and Trades
The notification gives slots unit-wise and trade-wise in Annexure A. Trades include Fitter, Electrician, Welder (Gas & Electric), Carpenter, Painter (General), Machinist, Turner, Mechanic (Diesel), Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Electronics Mechanic, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, Blacksmith, Mason (Building Constructor), Stenographer (English/Hindi), Data Entry Operator and Computer Operator & Programming Assistant. Not every trade is available in every unit.
Apply only for a cluster and unit where slots for your own ITI trade are notified. If you apply where no slot exists for your trade, the application will be summarily rejected and the fee will not be refunded.
Educational Qualification
The qualification is counted as on 06/11/2026.
- Passed 10th class (SSC/Matriculation or equivalent under the 10+2 system) with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board.
- Passed ITI in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognised by the Government of India.
Candidates whose 10th or ITI result was awaited on 06/11/2026 are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Age is counted as on 11/12/2026. A candidate must have completed 15 years and not completed 24 years on that date.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Persons with Disability | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 10 additional years, limited to service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years |
The ex-servicemen relaxation applies only if the candidate has served at least 6 months at a stretch. It does not apply to ex-servicemen who have already joined government service on the civil side after availing servicemen status. Read para 3.4 of the notification before claiming it.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Other candidates | Rs. 100 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No fee |
The fee can be paid online only. Cash, cheque, money order, IPO, demand draft and Central Recruitment Fee Stamps are not accepted. Any online transaction charges are borne by the candidate. Keep the e-receipt.
Stipend and Training Period
The notification says the training period and stipend will be as per extant rules. It does not give a rupee amount or a duration. This detail is not mentioned in the official notification.
Selected candidates must sign a Contract of Apprenticeship Training before training starts. If the candidate is a minor, the guardian signs it. No hostel accommodation is provided.
Selection Process
There is no written test or viva. Selection is based on merit.
- Screening and scrutiny of applications.
- Merit list prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise.
- Document verification, with a medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format.
How Merit Is Calculated
- Merit is the average of the percentage marks in 10th and ITI, with equal weightage to both.
- For ITI, the marks in the consolidated statement of marks for all semesters of the trade applied are used. This is the marks shown in the Provisional National Trade Certificate.
- For boards that give grades, RRC takes the midpoint of the grade range for each subject and averages across subjects.
- For a tie, the older candidate is preferred. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is considered first.
Warning: If the marks you enter differ from your original marksheet at document verification, your candidature will be rejected.
Medical Fitness
Candidates must meet the physical fitness standards under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992. The medical certificate must be signed by a government-authorised doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central/State hospital.
PwBD candidates should apply only against slots that match their disability and trade. The notification lists the maximum extent of disability allowed for each trade in para 6.2.
Documents Required
Upload these with the online application:
- Proof of date of birth (10th certificate or DOB certificate)
- 10th mark sheet and certificate
- Consolidated ITI mark sheet of all semesters, or Provisional National Trade Certificate showing marks
- National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) with mark sheet
- SC/ST/OBC certificate in Central Government format, if claiming reservation
- Disability certificate, for PwBD candidates
- Discharge or serving certificate, for ex-servicemen quota claims
OBC candidates need a Caste Certificate and a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid for 2026-27. It must be in Central Government format and issued on or after 01/01/2026. Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi need an attested translation.
At document verification, bring originals plus self-attested photocopies of everything you uploaded. No additional documents are accepted at verification.
How to Apply Online
- From 11/11/2026, visit www.rrcnr.org and click the “Engagement of Act Apprentice” online application link.
- Register with your name, father’s name, community, category, mobile number, email ID and date of birth.
- Your password will be sent to your email ID and by SMS.
- Log in. The candidate dashboard shows the application form, online fee payment and document upload.
- Fill in the form, pay the fee (unless exempt), upload documents and submit.
- Upload your photograph, signature and thumb impression in JPG format, 10 KB to 50 KB each.
- Print the application and fee payment slip for your records.
You cannot change the application after final submission. Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications lead to rejection of all of them, with no fee refund.
Common Application Mistakes
- Choosing a cluster or unit with no slot for your ITI trade.
- Submitting more than one application.
- Applying with 10th or ITI results still awaited.
- Entering marks that do not match the original marksheet.
- Photo with cap, goggles, wig or coloured glasses, or an unrecognisable photo.
- Missing signature or thumb impression, or a different signature at different places.
- Missing proof of age, caste, disability or ex-servicemen status where a claim is made.
- Filling the form in a language other than English or Hindi.
- Paying less than the required fee, or not paying when not exempt.
Important Instructions
- Merely filling the online form does not entitle you to selection.
- Do not wait for the last days. Heavy traffic can block the website, and RRC takes no responsibility for it.
- Candidates cannot request a change of division or unit at any stage.
- No TA/DA is given for appearing in any stage of the process.
- Impersonation or fake certificates can lead to rejection, a lifetime debarment from RRB/RRC examinations and legal action.
- If the English and Hindi versions differ, the English version applies.
- Beware of fake websites. The only fee mentioned in the notification is Rs. 100, paid online during the official application. Do not pay anyone for “guaranteed” selection.
Official Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Official Notification PDF |
| Official Website and Application Portal | www.rrcnr.org (application link activates on 11/11/2026) |
| Corrigendum / Revised Notice | None found as of 7 November 2026. Check the official website for updates. |
Conclusion
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 4651 training slots to candidates with 10th (50% aggregate) and a relevant NCVT/SCVT ITI trade certificate. Download the official notification PDF, check Annexure A for slots in your trade, keep your documents and marks ready, and apply at rrcnr.org between 11 November and 11 December 2026.
Last updated: 7 November 2026.
