Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6777 Posts
Post Date: 1 August 20269:20 am
Railway has released the official notification for this recruitment. A total of 6777 vacancies are being filled. Applications close on 2026-08-20. The application fee is 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. for Candidates seeking fee exemption as Economically Backward Class (EBC) must have family income of less than ₹50,000/. Information last verified on 2026-08-01.
Recruitment Overview
All key details at a glance
Important Dates
Application Fee
Candidates seeking fee exemption as Economically Backward Class (EBC) must have family in…
Category Fee General/OBC/EWS (male) ₹100/- (non-refundable) SC/ST/PwBD/EBC candidates Exe…
Age Limit
Age limit details to be announced
Total Posts
6,777
Vacancies
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality/Domicile | — | — | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 6777
- Nationality/Domicile
| Category | Total Slots |
|---|---|
| UR | 2686 |
| OBC | 1832 |
| SC | 1056 |
| ST | 515 |
| EWS | 688 |
| ESM (horizontal, included in total) | 677 |
| PwBD (horizontal, included in total) | 271 |
| Grand Total | 6777 |
| Category of Trade | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| All trades except Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) | Passed Matriculation ( Class 10 ) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board, plus National Trade Certificate ( ITI ) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT in the notified trade |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) & Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology) | Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with minimum 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 |
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) | 10 years plus 3 years, to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces (minimum 6 months continuous service required); applicable to self-applicants only, not to their children |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (male) | ₹100/- (non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/EBC candidates | Exempted |
| Women candidates (all categories) | Exempted |
Educational Qualification
Post-wise eligibility requirements
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| — | Category of Trade Minimum Qualification All trades except Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) Passed Matriculation ( Class 10 ) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board, plus National Trade Certificate ( ITI ) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT in the notified trade Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) & Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology) Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with minimum 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 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). |
Age Limit
Age requirements and relaxations
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen (ExSM): 10 years plus 3 years, to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces (minimum 6 months continuous service required); applicable to self-applicants only, not to their children
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.
Salary / Pay Scale
Post-wise pay details
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| 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. |
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
- 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.
Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Act Apprentice 2026: Apply On : Important Questions
QHow 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.
QWhen will the NFR Apprentice 2026 online application start and end?
The online application opens on 20-07-2026 at 09:00 hrs and closes on 19-08-2026 at 17:30 hrs.
QWhat 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.
QWhat 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.
QWhat 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.
QIs there a written exam for NFR Apprentice Recruitment?
No. Selection is purely merit-based, using the average of Matriculation percentage and ITI trade marks (or 12th Science marks for Medical Laboratory Technician posts). There is no written examination mentioned in the notification.
QWhat is the stipend for NFR Apprentices?
The minimum stipend for NTC/STC holders is ₹9,600 per month, with ₹10,560/month in the 2nd year and ₹11,040/month in the 3rd year where exemption is admissible, as per extant rules effective 11-09-2025.
QHow 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.
QCan a candidate apply for more than one unit or trade preference?
Candidates indicate their Unit-Department-Trade preferences in order of choice within a single application. Only one combination will finally be allotted based on merit and preference; submitting more than one separate application is not allowed and leads to disqualification.
QDoes completing NFR Apprentice training guarantee a Railway job?
No. Training under the Apprentices Act 1961 does not by itself confer any right to appointment. However, 20% of vacancies notified for erstwhile Group D (Level-1) posts give preference to Course Completed Act Apprentices who meet other eligibility conditions and qualifying marks in the written examination for that recruitment.
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