RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, New Delhi, has officially released a notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961, for training at various Divisions, Units and Workshops of Northern Railway. Under Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice, a total of 4651 apprentice slots have been announced across the Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala and Jammu clusters. The RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 06 November 2026. Online applications start on 11 November 2026, and the last date to apply online is 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates who have passed 10th with at least 50% marks and ITI in the relevant trade can apply, and there is no written exam or interview. Selection is purely on merit, based on the average of 10th and ITI percentages, and the merit list is expected in February 2027.
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway |
| Department Name | Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (ITI Trades) |
| Advt. No. | RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 4651 |
| Stipend | As per Apprentice Rules |
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Category | RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | rrcnr.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Merit List | February 2027 (Expected) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 15-24 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 11.12.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules (SC / ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years).
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 4651 | 10th Pass (Minimum 50% Marks) + ITI in Relevant Trade (NCVT / SCVT) |
Note: Candidates must have passed both 10th and ITI on or before 06.11.2026. Those whose results are awaited are not eligible.
RRC NR Apprentice 2026 Cluster Wise Vacancy
Candidates must select a cluster and unit where training slots for their own ITI trade are notified (see Annexure-A of the notification), otherwise the application will be rejected.
| Cluster | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | 774 | 229 | 112 | 410 | 1525 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 668 | 198 | 94 | 352 | 1312 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 501 | 144 | 72 | 262 | 979 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 442 | 169 | 12 | 117 | 740 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 32 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 63 |
| Jammu | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 32 |
| Total | 2433 | 755 | 300 | 1163 | 4651 |
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List (Average of 10th % and ITI %, Equal Weightage)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate
How to Apply for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Visit rrcnr.org on or after 11.11.2026 and open the Act Apprentice 2026-27 online application link.
- Register with your basic details and log in.
- Fill in your 10th and ITI marks exactly as on your marksheets (convert CGPA to marks if needed).
- Choose the cluster and unit where slots for your ITI trade are available.
- Upload your photo, signature and documents, and pay the Rs. 100 fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form before 11.12.2026 and take a printout. Only one application per candidate is allowed.
Important Links
| RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 11 Nov) | Apply Online |
| Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway Official Website | RRC NR |