The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Northern Railway (NR) has released the official notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2025.
The recruitment drive is for 4,116 vacancies across various Divisions, Units, and Workshops under the Northern Railway. The application process is entirely online.
🚂 RRC NR Apprentices Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Various Trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 4,116 Posts |
| Notification No. | RRC/NR-05/2025/Apprentice Act |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrcnr.org |
📅 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | November 25, 2025 (12:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Last Date | December 24, 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | December 24, 2025 |
| Expected Date of Merit List | February 2026 (Tentative) |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet both of the following criteria:
- Matriculation/10th Class (under the 10+2 system) pass from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- ITI Certificate in the relevant trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).Note: Candidates whose 10th or ITI results are awaited as of the closing date of application are not eligible.
2. Age Limit (as on December 24, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 10 Years (as per rules) |
📝 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
| General/OBC | ₹100/- | Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Exempted (₹0/-) | – |
💡 Selection Process
The selection for RRC NR Apprentice posts is strictly merit-based, with no written examination or interview.
- Merit List Preparation: The merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained by the candidate. The calculation will be the average of the marks obtained in the 10th class (Matriculation) AND the ITI examination in the relevant trade.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates based on the merit list will be called for Document Verification.
- Medical Examination: Candidates successful in DV will undergo a prescribed medical examination.
🛠️ Vacancy Distribution (Cluster-wise)
The 4,116 vacancies are distributed across major clusters/divisions of Northern Railway, including:
- Delhi (DLI): 1137 Posts
- Lucknow (LKO): 1397 Posts
- Ambala (UMB): 934 Posts
- Firozpur (FZR): 632 Posts
- Moradabad (MB): 16 Posts
Note: The official notification contains detailed trade-wise and unit-wise vacancy lists for trades like Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Painter, Carpenter, etc.
📋 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website of RRC Northern Railway: rrcnr.org.
- Click on the link for “Apply Online for Act Apprentices 2025” (This link will be active from November 25, 2025).
- Register by providing a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Log in using the generated Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the online application form with all personal, educational, and trade details.
- Upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, Class 10th Mark Sheet, ITI Certificate, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the Application Fee of ₹100 (if applicable) through online mode.
- Review all details and Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
