Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 6777 Vacancies
Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 | Date: 14-07-2026
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), under the Personnel Department, Headquarter Maligaon, Guwahati, has released a Centralized Notification for Engagement of Act Apprentices for the training years 2025-2026 & 2026-2027. This is a golden opportunity for ITI-qualified and Class 10/12 passed candidates to get trained under the Apprentices Act 1961 across various Divisions and Workshops of NFR. A total of 6777 apprentice slots are on offer. Read this complete guide for eligibility, important dates, application fee, selection process, and how to apply online.
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📋 NFR Apprentice 2026 – Overview / Summary Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Apprentices Act 1961) |
| Total Vacancies | 6777 Slots (Provisional) |
| Notification No. | NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online Only |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/EBC/Women) |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years (as on closing date) |
| Selection Process | Merit List (Matric + ITI %) + Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication of Notification | 16-07-2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 20-07-2026 (09:00 hrs) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 19-08-2026 (17:30 hrs) |
🏢 NFR Apprentice Vacancy Details – Unit Wise
The 6777 slots are distributed across 8 Divisions/Workshops of NFR. Candidates can indicate their unit preference in order of choice while applying online. Detailed trade-wise breakup is available in Annexures I to VIII of the official notification.
| Unit (Division/Workshop) | No. of Slots |
|---|---|
| Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop | 1103 |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) | 651 |
| Rangiya (RNY) | 750 |
| Lumding (LMG) | 1274 |
| Tinsukia (TSK) | 860 |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN) | 881 |
| Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) | 763 |
| Headquarter (HQ)/Maligaon | 495 |
| Total | 6777 |
Note: Only candidates belonging to trades like Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Mechanic Diesel, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Draughtsman, Surveyor, Secretarial Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) and many more (as per NCVT/SCVT approved ITI trades) are eligible. The number of slots shown is provisional and may change.
🎂 Eligibility – Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years (as on closing date, i.e., 19-08-2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) | 10 years + 3 years (subject to minimum 6 months continuous service; applicable to self only, not children) |
🎓 Eligibility – Educational Qualification
For all trades (except Medical Laboratory Technician):
- Passed Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
- Must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the notified trade issued by NCVT, OR a Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.
- 50% minimum marks requirement in Matriculation is relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) & (Radiology) only:
- Passed 12th Class (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.
Important: Only completion of the ITI course is not sufficient — candidates must be in possession of their ITI pass certificate/NTC/STC as on the date of this notification.
📄 Mandatory Documents to be Uploaded
- Mark sheet & Pass Certificate of Matriculation (Class 10)
- Mark sheet & Pass Certificate of Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) – for Medical Lab Technician posts
- Date of birth proof certificate (if not mentioned in Class 10 certificate)
- Consolidated ITI mark sheet for all semesters / Provisional NTC with marks
- National Trade Certificate (NCVT) or Provisional Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable, issued on/after 01-04-2026)
- Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates)
- Discharge/Serving Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen quota candidates)
- EBC Income Certificate (for fee exemption, issued on/after 01-04-2026)
- Scanned colour photograph and signature as per specifications
💰 Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | ₹100/- (Non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / EBC / Women (all categories) | Exempted (No Fee) |
Fee is to be paid online through the payment gateway link on NFR's website after completing the application form. Application modification (correction) after submission is allowed on payment of ₹50/- per occasion, though registration details cannot be modified.
🏆 Reservation Details
- EWS: 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Section candidates
- PwBD: 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- Ex-Servicemen (ExSM): 10% horizontal reservation, priority given to children of deceased/disabled ex-servicemen, children of ex-servicemen, children of serving Jawans/Officers, and then Ex-Servicemen themselves
📝 Selection Process
- Merit List Preparation: Based on percentage of marks in Matriculation (all subjects, min 50% aggregate) + ITI trade marks. Final merit is the average of Matriculation and ITI percentages.
- For Medical Lab Technician (Pathology/Radiology): Merit based on Matriculation % + 12th Science (PCB) %.
- Tie-Breaker: Older candidate ranked higher; if DOB also same, candidate who passed matriculation earlier is preferred.
- Shortlisting: Merit lists prepared unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise. Candidates shortlisted up to 1.5 times the notified vacancies are called for Document Verification (DV).
- Document Verification (DV): Conducted by respective Division/Workshop/Unit; original testimonials and medical certificate must be produced.
- Medical Fitness: A medical certificate signed by a Government Authorized Doctor (Gazetted, not below Assistant Surgeon rank) is mandatory before DV.
Each candidate is considered for only one combination of Unit-Department-Trade, based on merit and preference order given in the application. Once selected against a higher preference, all lower preferences are automatically cancelled.
🌐 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official NFR website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Navigate to: General Info → Departments → Personnel → Act Apprentice Notification
- Register yourself with basic details to generate login credentials
- Log in and fill out the online application form carefully
- Upload all mandatory documents, photograph, and signature as per specifications
- Select Units and Trades in your order of preference carefully (only ONE application is allowed per candidate)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the payment gateway
- Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for future reference
- Note down your Registration Number and preserve it for all future correspondence
Warning: Submitting more than one application will lead to summary disqualification. Do not change your registered mobile number or email ID during the selection process.
💵 Stipend / Salary Details
| Training Year | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹9,600/- |
| 2nd Year (with exemption) | ₹10,560/- (10% increase) |
| 3rd Year (with exemption) | ₹11,040/- (15% increase) |
Stipend rates are as per Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship G.S.R. 610(E) dated 03.09.2025, effective 11.09.2025. Rates are subject to revision. No hostel accommodation is provided — apprentices must arrange their own stay.
⏳ Training Period
Training period is generally 1 Year for most trades. However:
- Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology & Radiology): 1 Year 3 Months
- Mechanic Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance (Industrial Automation): 6 Months
⚠️ Important Points to Note
- Apprenticeship training does not guarantee future employment in Railway services.
- However, 20% of vacancies in erstwhile Group D (Level-1) posts are filled by giving preference to Course Completed Act Apprentices (holding NCVT certificates), subject to suitability and minimum qualifying marks in the written exam.
- No daily allowance, conveyance, or travelling allowance is paid for attending Document Verification.
- Candidates should beware of touts/agents promising selection — report such incidents to SDGM/NFR and local police.
- Certificates in languages other than English/Hindi must have an attested translation.
- If the selected candidate is a minor, the guardian must sign the Contract of Apprenticeship.
🔗 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Notification | www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Help Desk | Available on application web page (queries via registered email ID) |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A total of 6777 provisional slots are available across 8 units of Northeast Frontier Railway.
The online application closes on 19-08-2026 at 17:30 hrs.
Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on the closing date, with relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories.
Class 10 (Matriculation) with 50% aggregate marks plus a relevant ITI/NCVT trade certificate. Medical Lab Technician posts require 12th (PCB) with 50% marks in both 10th and 12th.
₹100/- for UR/OBC candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, EBC, and women candidates are exempted from the fee.
Based on the average of percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI (in the applied trade), calculated unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise.
No. Only one application per candidate is allowed. Submitting multiple applications leads to summary disqualification.
₹9,600/- per month in the 1st year, increasing to ₹10,560/- and ₹11,040/- in subsequent years where applicable.
No, it does not confer any automatic right to employment. However, 20% of Level-1 (Group D) vacancies give preference to Course Completed Act Apprentices, subject to eligibility and exam performance.
