Northern Railway is taking 4,651 Act Apprentices for the 2026-27 training year, and there is no exam to clear: your 10th and ITI marks alone decide who gets a slot. An Act Apprentice is a trainee engaged under the Apprentices Act 1961. You learn a trade at a railway unit and earn a stipend, but this is not a permanent railway job. The online form opens on 11.11.2026 and closes at 11:59 PM on 11.12.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (ITI trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Mechanic Diesel and Carpenter, plus Stenographer and Data Entry Operator) |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice dated 06.11.2026 |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir (Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala and Jammu clusters) |
| Total Vacancies | 4651 (UR 2433, SC 755, ST 300, OBC 1163), including PwBD and ex-servicemen slots |
| Qualification | 10th pass with at least 50% marks, plus an ITI pass in the relevant trade (NCVT or SCVT) |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years as on 11.12.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Merit list from 10th and ITI marks → Document verification → Medical fitness |
| Pay Scale | Stipend as per apprenticeship rules (amount not stated in the notification) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at www.rrcnr.org |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | www.rrcnr.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Counted As On | 11.12.2026 |
| Document Verification | Date not announced; the E-Admit Card will show the date, place and time |
| Merit List (expected) | February 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates | Nil |
| All other candidates | Rs 100 |
Pay the fee online only. Cash, cheque, demand draft, postal order and fee stamps are not accepted, the fee is not refunded even if your form is rejected, and any bank charges are yours.
Vacancy Details
The 4,651 slots are spread over six clusters. A cluster is a group of railway units in one area, and you choose a cluster and a unit when you apply. The numbers are provisional and can go up or down, and they include the slots kept for PwBD (persons with benchmark disability) and ex-servicemen.
| Cluster | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | HI | LD | MD | VI | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO), Uttar Pradesh | 1525 | 774 | 229 | 112 | 410 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 38 |
| Delhi (DLI), Delhi | 1312 | 668 | 198 | 94 | 352 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 42 |
| Firozpur (FZR), Punjab | 740 | 442 | 169 | 12 | 117 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 27 |
| Moradabad (MB), Uttar Pradesh | 63 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambala (UMB), Haryana | 979 | 501 | 144 | 72 | 262 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 69 |
| Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir | 32 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total, all clusters | 4651 | 2433 | 755 | 300 | 1163 | 62 | 50 | 22 | 31 | 176 |
UR means unreserved. HI is hearing impaired, LD is locomotor disability, MD is multiple disabilities and VI is visually impaired. HI, LD, MD, VI and Ex-SM (ex-servicemen) slots are part of the total, not extra.
Slots in each unit are below.
| Cluster | Unit | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | Lucknow Division (LKO) | 504 | 253 | 75 | 38 | 138 |
| Lucknow | Engineering Dept., Lucknow Division | 46 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| Lucknow | Carriage Workshop, Alambagh (AMV/LKO) | 374 | 188 | 57 | 28 | 101 |
| Lucknow | Bridge Workshop, Charbagh (CB/LKO) | 43 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| Lucknow | Rolling Stock Workshop (Loco and Carriage), Charbagh | 333 | 168 | 50 | 25 | 90 |
| Lucknow | Rolling Stock Workshop (Loco and Carriage) (Elect.), Charbagh | 225 | 113 | 34 | 17 | 61 |
| Delhi | C and W, Nizamuddin (NZM) | 63 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 16 |
| Delhi | C and W (Elect.) Workshop and C and W Workshop, Delhi | 136 | 68 | 22 | 9 | 37 |
| Delhi | C and W Workshop, Delhi | 67 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 18 |
| Delhi | Electric Loco Shed, GZB/DLI | 97 | 49 | 14 | 8 | 26 |
| Delhi | EMU Car Shed, GZB/DLI | 119 | 59 | 19 | 8 | 33 |
| Delhi | Diesel Shed, Tughlakabad (TKD/DLI) | 136 | 68 | 18 | 12 | 38 |
| Delhi | Diesel Shed, Shakurbasti (SSB/DLI) | 91 | 47 | 14 | 6 | 24 |
| Delhi | Electrical (TRD), Delhi | 98 | 50 | 15 | 7 | 26 |
| Delhi | Personnel Department, Delhi | 20 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Delhi | S and T, Delhi | 92 | 47 | 13 | 7 | 25 |
| Delhi | DY. CE/BL/TKJ (Tilak Bridge) | 65 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 14 |
| Delhi | Electrical General, Delhi | 68 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 18 |
| Delhi | S and T Workshop, GZB | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Delhi | NRHQ (Personnel Branch) | 134 | 67 | 20 | 11 | 36 |
| Delhi | Engineering Dept., Delhi Division | 39 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
| Delhi | TMC | 68 | 36 | 10 | 4 | 18 |
| Firozpur | Diesel Shed, Ludhiana (LDH/FZR Division) | 235 | 147 | 60 | 0 | 28 |
| Firozpur | DMU Car Shed, Jalandhar City (JUC/FZR) | 58 | 36 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
| Firozpur | C and W Depot, Ferozepur | 84 | 53 | 20 | 0 | 11 |
| Firozpur | ELS Shed, Ludhiana (LDH/FZR Division) | 72 | 46 | 18 | 0 | 8 |
| Firozpur | Bridge Workshop, Jalandhar | 58 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 14 |
| Firozpur | CWM, Amritsar (ASR) | 125 | 63 | 19 | 9 | 34 |
| Firozpur | Engineering Dept., DRM/FZR | 15 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Firozpur | Signal Dept., DRM/FZR | 22 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Firozpur | Tele Dept., DRM/FZR | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Firozpur | Electrical General Dept., DRM/FZR | 58 | 35 | 15 | 0 | 8 |
| Firozpur | Personnel Dept., DRM/FZR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Moradabad | Moradabad Division (MB) | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Moradabad | Engineering Dept., MB Division | 22 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Moradabad | S and T, MB | 25 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Ambala | Ambala Division (UMB) | 494 | 250 | 73 | 38 | 133 |
| Ambala | C and W POH Workshop, Jagadhari (Yamuna Nagar) | 420 | 217 | 62 | 29 | 112 |
| Ambala | RCNK | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Ambala | S and T, UMB | 45 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| Jammu | Jammu Division | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jammu | S and T, JAT | 21 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| All clusters | 4651 | 2433 | 755 | 300 | 1163 |
Trades with slots across the units include Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic (Diesel), Electronics Mechanic, Welder (Gas and Electric), Carpenter, Painter (General), Machinist, Turner, Mason (Building Constructor), Blacksmith, Wireman, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Stenographer (English and Hindi), Data Entry Operator and Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, among others. The trade-wise slots for each unit are in Annexure A of the official notification.
Check that your unit has slots for your own ITI trade before you apply. A form sent for a cluster or unit with no slot in your trade is rejected and the fee is not returned.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10th pass (Matriculation, SSC or equivalent under the 10+2 system) with at least 50% marks in total from a recognised board, plus an ITI pass in the relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT (recognised by the Government of India) |
| Result Status | Both results must already be declared on 06.11.2026. If your 10th or ITI result is still awaited, you cannot apply |
| Age Limit | At least 15 years and below 24 years as on 11.12.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Medical Standard | You must meet the physical fitness standards set under the Apprentices Act 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 for your trade |
| Persons with Disability (PwBD) | Apply only against slots meant for your type of disability; the notification lists the maximum disability allowed trade by trade |
| Application Restriction | One application per person; if you send more than one, all of them are rejected |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Up to 10 extra years, limited to the service you gave in the Defence Forces plus 3 years (at least 6 months of service at a stretch); not for those who already joined a civil government job after leaving the forces |
So a General candidate must be born after 11.12.2002 and on or before 11.12.2011. OBC candidates can be born after 11.12.1999, and SC or ST candidates after 11.12.1997.
Who Should Apply
- This is training, not a permanent job. The notification says the railway need not offer you a job when training ends, and you need not accept one if it does.
- There is no written test or interview. Your rank comes from the average of your 10th percentage and your ITI percentage, counted equally, so every mark in both exams matters.
- Pick your unit with care. Your ITI trade must have slots in the cluster and unit you choose, and the unit cannot be changed after you apply.
- Do not apply if your 10th or ITI result was still awaited on 06.11.2026, or if you scored below 50% in your 10th.
- No hostel is given and no travel allowance is paid for the process, so plan your own stay and travel.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Online application | Choose your cluster, unit and trade, pay the fee if it applies to you, and upload your documents. Nothing can be changed after final submission. |
| 2. Scrutiny | Your application is checked. There is no written test and no viva (interview). |
| 3. Merit list | Made cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise from the average of your 10th percentage and ITI percentage, with equal weight to both. If two candidates tie, the older one is placed first; if the dates of birth are also the same, the one who passed 10th earlier goes first. Expected in February 2027. |
| 4. Document verification | You come with originals and self-attested photocopies, using the E-Admit Card from the RRC website. If the marks in your form do not match your mark sheet, you are rejected. |
| 5. Medical fitness | A medical certificate in the format of the Apprentices Act 1961 and Para 4 of the Apprentice Rules 1992, signed by a government doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central or State hospital. |
| 6. Contract of apprenticeship | Selected candidates sign a training contract before training starts; if the candidate is a minor, the guardian signs. |
In short: there is no exam. Your 10th and ITI marks decide your rank, and the document check and medical check decide whether you can actually start.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stipend | As per the rules that apply to apprentices; the notification does not state an amount |
| Training period | As per the rules that apply; not stated in the notification |
| Job after training | No right to a railway job; the railway is not bound to offer one and you are not bound to accept |
| Hostel and travel | No hostel is provided and no TA/DA is paid for the selection process |
How to Apply
- Go to www.rrcnr.org between 11.11.2026 and 11.12.2026 and click the “Engagement of Act Apprentice” online application link.
- Register with your name, father’s name, community, category, mobile number, email ID and date of birth. Your password comes by email and SMS.
- Log in to the candidate dashboard and fill in the application form, choosing your cluster, unit and ITI trade.
- Pay the Rs 100 fee online (skip this if you are SC, ST, PwBD or a woman), then upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and certificates.
- Submit the form finally, then print the application and the fee slip for your own record.
Note: you cannot change anything after final submission, so check your marks, trade and unit before you submit.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG, 10 to 50 KB. No goggles, cap, wig or coloured glasses. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | JPG, 10 to 50 KB. Sign the same way everywhere; a signature in capital letters, or one that changes between stages, makes the form invalid. |
| Left thumb impression | JPG, 10 to 50 KB |
| Proof of date of birth | 10th certificate or a date of birth certificate |
| 10th mark sheet and certificate | Needed for the 50% check and for your merit marks |
| ITI marks | Consolidated mark sheet of all semesters, or the provisional National Trade Certificate showing marks |
| National Trade Certificate | Issued by NCVT or SCVT, with the mark sheet |
| Caste certificate (SC, ST, OBC) | Central Government format. OBC candidates also need a Non-Creamy Layer certificate valid for 2026-27, issued on or after 01.01.2026 |
| Disability certificate (PwBD) | Issued by a Medical Board of the Central or State Government that includes a specialist |
| Ex-servicemen papers | Discharge certificate; children of ex-servicemen or serving personnel need the parent’s discharge or serving certificate |
Upload all of these with the form and keep the originals ready. Bring the originals and self-attested photocopies to document verification (the notification says one set in one place and two sets in another, so carry two), along with your medical certificate. Papers in a language other than English or Hindi need a translation.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (from 11.11.2026) | Apply Online at www.rrcnr.org |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | www.rrcnr.org |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not pick a cluster or unit that has no slot for your ITI trade. The notification says such a form is rejected and the fee is not returned.
- Do not send more than one application. If you do, every one of them is rejected and no fee is refunded.
- Enter your marks exactly as on your mark sheet. If you have a CGPA or grades, convert them to actual marks first; a mismatch found at document verification ends your candidature.
- Check your photo and signature: a photo with goggles, a cap, a wig or coloured glasses, an unsigned form, or a signature that differs between stages makes the application invalid.
- Do not wait for the last day. RRC takes no responsibility if the website jams and you cannot submit.
- If you are OBC, keep a Non-Creamy Layer certificate in Central Government format, issued on or after 01.01.2026, ready before you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Northern Railway Apprentice 2026?
You can apply online from 11.11.2026 until 11:59 PM on 11.12.2026.
How many posts are there in this recruitment?
There are 4,651 Act Apprentice slots in six clusters (Lucknow 1525, Delhi 1312, Ambala 979, Firozpur 740, Moradabad 63, Jammu 32), and the number can go up or down.
What qualification do I need?
You need a 10th pass with at least 50% marks and an ITI pass in the relevant trade, and both results must be out by 06.11.2026.
What is the age limit?
You must be at least 15 and below 24 on 11.12.2026, with 5 years extra for SC and ST, 3 for OBC and 10 for PwBD.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 100, paid online and not refundable, and SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay nothing.
Is there a written exam?
No, the merit list is made from the average of your 10th and ITI percentages, followed by document verification and a medical check.
Will I get a permanent railway job after training?
No, the notification says the training gives no right to a job in the Railway.
Can I apply to more than one cluster or unit?
No, only one application per person is allowed, so choose a cluster and unit that has slots for your ITI trade, because it cannot be changed later.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
