Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Online Application Form 4116 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of Northern Railway has announced the highly anticipated Act Apprentice Notification for the year 2025-26. A total of 4116 positions have been made available for training under the Apprentices Act of 1961 across various Divisions, Units, and Workshops of Northern Railway.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, having completed the 10th grade with at least 50% marks and holding an ITI certificate in the relevant trades, may submit their applications online via the official RRC Northern Railway website rrcnr.org or the RRC NR Apprenticeship Portal (appr.rrcnr.net.in). The online application process will begin on 25th November 2025, with the deadline for submission set for 24th December 2025 at 23:59 hours.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – 4116 Vacancies

Notification No. RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice

Post Name	Act Apprentices
Total Vacancies	4116
Training Period	As per Apprentices Act 1961
Stipend	As per Apprenticeship Rules
Qualification	10th + ITI
Selection Process	Merit Basis
Job Location	Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir
Last Date	24/12/2025 (23:59 Hrs)

Cluster-wise Vacancies:

Cluster / Unit Name	Total Vacancies
Cluster Lucknow (LKO)	1397
Cluster Ambala (UMB)	914
Cluster Moradabad (MB)	16
Cluster Delhi (DLI)	1137
Cluster Firozpur (FZR)	632
Total	4116

How to Apply:

• Access the RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Online Application Portal at appr.rrcnr.net.in.
• Register with a valid mobile number and email address.
• Log in and complete the application form in its entirety.
• Upload your photo, signature, thumb impression, and any necessary certificates.
• If applicable, pay the application fee through online methods.
• Submit your application and print a copy for future reference.
• Deadline: 24th December 2025 (23:59 Hours)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Successfully completed 10th grade (Matriculation) or its equivalent under the 10+2 system, achieving a minimum aggregate of 50% marks from a recognized board.
• Possession of an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institute recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
• Candidates with higher qualifications (Diploma/Degree) are also eligible.

Age Limit:

• Minimum 15 years and Maximum 24 years as on 24/12/2025.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 05 years | OBC – 03 years | PwBD – 10 years

Application Fee:

Category	Fee
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
General / OBC / Other State Candidates	Rs.100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates	Nil

Selection Process:

Merit List prepared on the basis of average percentage of marks in Matriculation + ITI (equal weightage)

No Written Test or Interview

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Important Links:

Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Notification Pdf	Click Here

Important Dates:

Starting Date of Online Application	25/11/2025 (12:00 Hrs)
Closing Date of Online Application	24/12/2025 (23:59 Hrs)
Expected Date of Merit List	February 2026