The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR), has released the notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Here are the full details for the RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice recruitment:
๐ Important Dates
| Event | Date / Period |
| Notification Release Date | November 18, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | November 25, 2025 (12:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | December 24, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Expected Merit List Date | February 2026 |
๐ Vacancy Details
This recruitment is for 4,116 Act Apprentice Posts distributed across various Divisions/Units/Workshops in the Northern Railway zone.
| Cluster Name | Total Posts | Key Locations Covered |
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1,397 | LKO Division, Carriage Workshop, Rolling Stock Workshop, etc. |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1,137 | C&W Units, Electric Loco Shed (GZB), EMU Car Shed, DSL Sheds, etc. |
| Ambala (UMB) | 934 | UMB Division, C&W POH W/S Jagadhari, etc. |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 632 | DSL Shed (LDH), DMU Car Shed, C&W Depot, etc. |
| Moradabad (MB) | 16 | MB Division |
| GRAND TOTAL | 4,116 |
โ Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. AND
- Must possess an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (e.g., Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, etc.) issued by an NCVT or SCVT recognized institution.
- Note: Candidates whose 10th or ITI results are awaited as of the notification date are not eligible to apply.
2. Age Limit (as on December 24, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
๐ Selection Process
The selection is purely merit-based and no written examination or interview will be conducted.
- Merit List Preparation: The merit list will be prepared based on the simple average of the marks obtained by the candidates in both the 10th Class (Matriculation) and the ITI Trade Exam.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification.
- Medical Examination: Candidates must pass a prescribed medical examination.
๐ฐ Stipend and Application Fee
| Component | Details |
| Stipend | Stipend will be paid as per the minimum prescribed rates under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (generally between โน7,000 to โน10,000 per month). |
| Application Fee | โน100/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates. |
| Fee Exemption | Nil for SC/ST/PwBD and all Women candidates. |
๐ Application Link
The applications are accepted only through the official RRC Northern Railway website:
- Official Website: https://www.rrcnr.org/
- You must click on the link for “Engagement of Act Apprentice 2025-26” to register and fill out the online application form before the last date.
