⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 11-11-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) invites online applications for 4,651 Act Apprentice posts across six clusters (Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala, Jammu) under Advt No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice. Applications open from 11-11-2026 to 11-12-2026. Eligibility requires 10th class with at least 50% aggregate marks and an ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) passed by 06-11-2026. Selection is by screening, merit (average of 10th and ITI marks) and document verification. The pay is stipend as per extant rules; application fee is Rs.100 for Others, exemptions apply.
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Vacancy Details
- Act Apprentice – Cluster Lucknow (LKO): 1525 vacancies
Qualification: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)- UR: 774
- OBC: 410
- SC: 229
- ST: 112
- PWD: 42
- Act Apprentice – Cluster Delhi (DLI): 1312 vacancies
Qualification: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)- UR: 668
- OBC: 352
- SC: 198
- ST: 94
- PWD: 50
- Act Apprentice – Cluster Firozpur (FZR): 740 vacancies
Qualification: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)- UR: 442
- OBC: 117
- SC: 169
- ST: 12
- PWD: 33
- Act Apprentice – Cluster Moradabad (MB): 63 vacancies
Qualification: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)- UR: 32
- OBC: 16
- SC: 9
- ST: 6
- PWD: 1
- Act Apprentice – Cluster Ambala (UMB): 979 vacancies
Qualification: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)- UR: 501
- OBC: 262
- SC: 144
- ST: 72
- PWD: 39
- Act Apprentice – Cluster Jammu: 32 vacancies
Qualification: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)- UR: 16
- OBC: 6
- SC: 6
- ST: 4
- PWD: 0
Qualification Requirements
10th class (10+2 system) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board, and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), passed by 06/11/2026.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years
Application Fees
- Others: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹0
Selection Process
- Screening and scrutiny of applications: All applications will be screened and scrutinised for eligibility and correctness.
- Merit list based on marks: A merit list will be prepared from the average of 10th and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage.
- Document verification with medical certificate: Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and must present a medical certificate.
- Tie breaking: If there is a tie, the older candidate is placed first; if still tied, the one who passed matriculation earlier is placed first.
- Final merit list: Final merit lists will be prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise equal to the number of slots.
How to Apply
- Open the ‘Engagement of Act Apprentice’ ONLINE application on the RRC website www.rrcnr.org.
- Register with name, father’s name, community, category, mobile number, email ID and date of birth.
- Receive login password on the given email ID and by SMS on the registered mobile number.
- Log in, fill the application form, pay the online fee if applicable and upload required documents.
- Upload photograph, signature and thumb impression (10-50 KB, jpg) and certificates.
- Submit finally and print the application and fee payment slip for your record.
- Apply on or before 11-12-2026.
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Important Dates
- Notification date:
- Opening of Online Application:
- Closing of Online Application (23:59 Hrs.):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required to apply?
Applicants must have passed 10th class with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess an ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) passed by 06/11/2026.
How do I apply for these RRC NR Act Apprentice posts?
Apply online through the RRC NR website (www.rrcnr.org). Register, log in, complete the application form, upload documents and pay the online fee if applicable before submitting the form.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The closing date for online application is 11-12-2026 (23:59 Hrs.).
What is the selection process for these apprenticeships?
Selection is by screening and scrutiny of applications, merit based on the average of 10th and ITI marks with equal weightage, followed by document verification with a medical certificate. There is no written test or viva.
What pay or stipend will selected candidates receive?
Selected candidates will receive a stipend as per extant rules applicable.
