All IndiaAll India (training slots across Assam, West Bengal & Bihar divisions)Checked 19 Jul 2026
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Railway Recruitment Cell Act Apprentice (Apprentices Act 1961) — Training Cycles 2025-26 & 2026-27 Recruitment 2026
Northeast Frontier Railway Centralized Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 (dated 14-07-2026) inviting applications for 6,777 Act Apprentice training slots under the Apprentices Act 1961, across eight divisions and workshops of NFR in Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar. Open to ITI-qualified candidates from across India.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Railway Recruitment Cell
Post Name
Act Apprentice (Apprentices Act 1961) — Training Cycles 2025-26 & 2026-27
Total Vacancies
6,777
Qualification
10th Pass + ITI certificate (NTC/NAC) in the relevant trade from a recognised institution
Last Date
19-08-2026
Location
All India (training slots across Assam, West Bengal & Bihar divisions)
Age Limit
15 to 24 years as on the closing date (19-08-2026). Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules.
Salary / Pay
Stipend as per Apprentices Act — minimum Rs. 9,600 per month for NTC/NAC holders (effective 11-09-2025 per RBE No. 116/2025). Not a regular railway job; training/stipendiary engagement only.
Application Fee
As notified in the official advertisement; concessions for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice (various ITI trades) — across NFR divisions & workshops | 6,777 |
Selection Process
- 1Merit list based on average of Matriculation + ITI trade course percentage marks (no written exam)
- 2Document Verification
- 3Medical Examination
How to Apply
- 1.Visit nfr.indianrailways.gov.in and open the Act Apprentice Recruitment link under the Personnel Department.
- 2.Register, fill trade/division preference, and upload Matriculation and ITI certificates.
- 3.Submit the online application before 19 August 2026, 5:30 PM.
Important Notes
- This is an apprenticeship training engagement, not a regular railway post — apprenticeship does not guarantee subsequent regular employment.
- Merit is based purely on academic percentage; there is no written examination or interview.