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Vacancy Details
- Act Apprentice (All Units): 6777 vacancies
Qualification: Matriculation (Class 10) with ITI/NTC in notified trade; for Medical Laboratory Technician posts Class 12 with PCB and ITI/NTC as applicable- UR: 2686
- OBC: 1832
- SC: 1056
- ST: 515
- EWS: 688
- ESM (horizontal, included in total): 677
- PwBD (horizontal, included in total): 271
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS (male): ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/EBC candidates: ₹0
- Women candidates (all categories): ₹0
- Application modification/correction fee (per occasion): ₹50
Selection Process
- Merit calculation: Selection is merit-based. For most trades, merit uses percentage of marks in Matriculation plus ITI marks in the relevant trade; final average of the two is used. For Medical Laboratory Technician posts, merit uses Matriculation marks plus Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) marks.
- Merit list preparation: Merit lists are prepared unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise in descending order of percentage, equal to the number of notified slots.
- Shortlisting for document verification: Shortlisted candidates (to the extent of 1.5 times the notified vacancies) are called for Document Verification (DV).
- Final panel and allotment: A candidate is considered for only one combination of Unit-Department-Trade based on merit and order of preference; once selected against a higher preference, lower preferences are cancelled.
- Tie-breaking: In case of equal marks, the older candidate is ranked higher; if date of birth is the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier is ranked higher.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NFR website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Navigate to General Info → Departments → Personnel → Act Apprentice Notification
- Register with basic details and log in using credentials generated
- Fill the online application form carefully, indicating Unit-Department-Trade preferences in order
- Upload required documents, colour photograph, and signature as per specifications
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹100 (if applicable) through the payment gateway
- After successful payment complete remaining steps and download/print the final application form for records
Important Links
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Online Application:
- Closing Date for Online Application:
- Admit Card Release Date:
- Document Verification Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
For most trades, candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with minimum 50% aggregate marks and possess an ITI/NTC/STC in the notified trade. For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) posts, candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.
How do I apply for the NFR Act Apprentice recruitment?
Apply online via the official NFR website (https://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/). Register, fill the online form with Unit-Department-Trade preferences, upload required documents and photograph, pay the applicable fee, and download/print the final application.
What is the last date to apply?
The closing date for online application is 19-08-2026. The online application window opened on 20-07-2026.
What is the selection process for apprentices?
Selection is purely merit-based. For most trades merit is calculated using percentage marks in Matriculation plus ITI marks; for MLT posts it’s Matriculation plus Class 12 (PCB). Shortlisted candidates (1.5 times vacancies) are called for Document Verification.
What stipend will apprentices receive?
Minimum stipend for NTC/STC holders is ₹9,600 per month. Where exemptions apply under the curriculum, second-year stipend is ₹10,560/month and third-year stipend is ₹11,040/month. Stipend rates are subject to revision.
