NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6777 Apprentice Posts

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the official Centralized Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 dated 14 July 2026 for the recruitment of 6,777 Act Apprentices for the training sessions 2025–2026 and 2026–2027. Eligible candidates who have passed Matriculation (Class 10) and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can submit their online applications through the official NFR Apprentice portal.

The NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 6,777 apprenticeship training slots across eight Railway Divisions and Workshops located in Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates to receive hands-on training in various railway trades. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared from candidates’ Class 10 and ITI marks, with no written examination or interview.

In this article, you’ll find complete details about the NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including the online application dates, eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, division-wise vacancies, application fee, stipend, selection process, required documents, and step-by-step application process, as per the official notification.

The recruitment has been announced through Centralized Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026, issued on 14 July 2026. The detailed notification, along with Annexures I to XVI containing the unit-wise vacancy distribution, trade details, and certificate formats, is available on the official Northeast Frontier Railway website.

NFR Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Unit-wise Vacancy Details (6,777 Posts)

As per the official notification, the vacancy figures are provisional and may be increased or decreased depending on the administrative requirements of Northeast Frontier Railway. The detailed unit-wise and trade-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexures I to VIII of the official notification.

NFR Apprentice Trades and Departments

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced Apprentice vacancies across Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T), Personnel, Accounts, Medical, and Stores departments in its eight railway units.

The major ITI trades include:

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Wireman
• Lineman
• Welder (Gas & Electric)
• Turner
• Machinist
• Carpenter
• Plumber
• Mason (Building Constructor)
• Mechanic Diesel
• Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Mechanic Electrical Instruments
• Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
• Draughtsman (Civil)
• Surveyor
• Secretarial Assistant
• Health Sanitary Inspector
• Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology)

NFR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications based on the trade they are applying for:

Important Points:

• The 50% minimum marks in Class 10 are not applicable to SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
• Candidates must possess the ITI Pass Certificate (NTC/STC) on or before 14 July 2026, the date of the official notification.
• Merely completing the ITI course without obtaining the pass certificate is not sufficient for eligibility.

Nationality : The official NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification does not specify any separate nationality or domicile requirement. Candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification before applying.

NFR Apprentice Age Limit 2026

Candidates applying for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must be at least 15 years old and not more than 24 years old as of the last date of application, 19 August 2026.

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules:

NFR Apprentice Salary 2026

Selected candidates under the NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

NFR Apprentice Stipend 2026

• The minimum stipend for NTC/STC holders is ₹9,600 per month, effective from 11 September 2025.
• Candidates eligible for one-year or two-year exemption under the apprenticeship curriculum will receive ₹10,560 per month in the second year and ₹11,040 per month in the third year.
• Stipend rates are subject to revision by the Government of India from time to time.
• No hostel or residential accommodation will be provided by Northeast Frontier Railway. Apprentices must arrange their own accommodation during the training period.

NFR Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process is based entirely on merit, and no written examination or interview is conducted. Candidates are shortlisted according to their academic performance and called for Document Verification.

1. Merit List Preparation
   Selection is based on a merit list prepared separately for each unit, trade, and category.
   For all trades except Medical Laboratory Technician, the merit is calculated by taking the average percentage of marks obtained in Class 10 (Matriculation) and ITI in the relevant trade.
   For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology), the merit is prepared based on the average percentage of Class 10 and Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) marks.
   Marks obtained in all subjects of the qualifying examination are considered while preparing the merit list.
   For ITI-qualified candidates, the overall average marks of all semesters or the National Trade Certificate (NTC) marks are taken into account.
2. Document Verification (DV)
   Candidates shortlisted in the merit list will be called for Document Verification.
   The number of candidates called for DV will be up to 1.5 times the total notified vacancies.
   Candidates must produce all original educational certificates, ITI certificates, category certificates, and other required documents during verification.
3. Final Selection
   Final selection is made only after successful document verification and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.
   A candidate will be considered for only one Unit-Department-Trade combination based on their merit rank and order of preferences filled in the application form.
   Once allotted a higher preference, all lower preferences will be cancelled automatically.
   

Tie-Breaking Criteria : If two or more candidates secure the same merit score, the following rules will be applied:

• Older candidate (higher age) will be given preference.
• If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier will be ranked higher.

Note: The NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 selection is completely merit-based. There is no written exam or interview, making academic performance in the qualifying examination the key factor for selection.

NFR Apprentice Documents Required 2026

Candidates applying for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must keep the following documents ready while filling out the online application form and during Document Verification (DV).

• Class 10 (Matriculation) Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) (only for Medical Laboratory Technician – Pathology/Radiology posts).
• Date of Birth Proof, if the date of birth is not mentioned on the Class 10 certificate.
• ITI Consolidated Mark Sheet of all semesters in the relevant trade or Provisional National Trade Certificate showing marks.
• National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT or Provisional Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.
• Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates.
• EWS Certificate for candidates applying under the Economically Weaker Section category.
• PwBD Disability Certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge/Serving Certificate for candidates applying under the ExSM quota.
• Economically Backward Class (EBC) Certificate for candidates claiming application fee exemption.
• Recent Passport-size Colour Photograph and Scanned Signature in the prescribed format.

Important Instructions :
Certificates issued in languages other than English or Hindi must be accompanied by an attested English/Hindi translation.
Candidates must produce the original documents during the Document Verification (DV) process.
Failure to submit valid documents at the time of verification may result in cancellation of candidature.

Tip: Before applying for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, ensure all required documents are valid, clearly scanned, and ready for upload to avoid rejection of your application. This page will be updated with the latest official guidelines whenever NFR releases any changes.

How to Apply Online for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online for the NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 by following the steps given below. Ensure that all details are entered correctly before submitting the application form.

Steps to Apply Online

• Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) recruitment website.
• Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification and click on the “Apply Online” link.
• Complete the new candidate registration using your basic details and generate your login credentials.
• Log in to your account and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and ITI details.
• Select your preferred Unit, Department, and Trade in the order of your preference.
• Upload the required documents, including your passport-size photograph, signature, educational certificates, and other applicable documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the ₹100 application fee online (if applicable) through the available payment gateway.
• Review all the information carefully and submit the application form.
• Download and print the final submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

• Important Instructions
• Only one online application is permitted for each candidate. Submitting multiple applications will lead to rejection of candidature.
• After successful registration, a Registration Number will be generated. Keep it safely for future use, including checking the merit list, document verification schedule, and selection status.
• Candidates should verify all details before final submission, as incorrect information may result in cancellation of the application.