The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the Centralized Notification for Engagement of Act Apprentices for 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 through Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026. Eligible candidates can apply online for 6777 apprenticeship slots across various trades in Workshops, Divisions, and Units within the NFR jurisdiction. The Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 online application process begins on 20 July 2026 and will remain open until 19 August 2026 (17:30 hrs).
Candidates who possess a Matriculation certificate with an ITI in the relevant trade, or a 12th Science certificate (for specific medical trades), are eligible to apply. Selection will be purely based on academic merit, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Recruitment | Act Apprentice Engagement 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 |
| Employment Notice | NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6777 Slots |
| Job Location | NFR Units (Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia, New Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, HQ Maligaon) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Opening Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Official Website | www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 |
| Merit List / DV Date | To be notified |
Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹100 (Non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / EBC | Exempted (No Fee) |
(Note: Candidates modifying their submitted applications will have to pay a modification fee of ₹50 per occasion.)
Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
| Act Apprentice (ITI Trades) | Multiple (Total 6777) | Passed Matriculation (Class 10) with minimum 50% marks + National Trade Certificate (ITI) from NCVT/SCVT. |
| Medical Lab Technician (Pathology / Radiology) | Included in Total | Passed 12th Class (10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks in both 10th & 12th. |
(Note: The minimum requirement of 50% aggregate marks in Matriculation is not applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories.)
Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age will be calculated as on the closing date of the application (19 August 2026).
- Age relaxation is admissible: SC/ST (05 Years), OBC (03 Years), PwBD (10 Years), Ex-Servicemen (as per rules).
Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be conducted through:
- Merit List: Based on the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the relevant trade. For Lab Technicians, merit will be based on Matriculation + 12th Science marks.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates (1.5 times the notified vacancies) will be called for document verification.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must produce a medical certificate signed by a Government authorized Doctor (Gazetted) during DV.
How to Apply for Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online by visiting the official NFR website at www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. Navigate to General Info -> Departments -> Personnel -> Act Apprentice Notification. Candidates will first have to register themselves, log in, and fill out the online application carefully, exercising their preferred unit, department, and trade choices. Upload legible scanned copies of required documents, including educational mark sheets, ITI certificate, photograph, signature, and category certificates (if applicable). Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form before 19 August 2026 at 17:30 hrs. Candidates are allowed to submit only one application. Ensure to keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Northeast Frontier Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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This article is written for informational purposes only. Please read the official notification carefully and verify all details on the official website before applying.
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