Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4651 Posts

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has released the latest notification for the engagement of 4651 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment notification (No. RRC/NR/03/2026) was issued on 06 November 2026 for training opportunities across various divisions, workshops and units of Northern Railway.

Eligible candidates who have passed 10th class with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can submit their applications online. The online application process will begin on 11 November 2026 and continue until 11 December 2026. Selection will be based on merit prepared using 10th and ITI marks. There will be no written examination or interview.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfil the following educational requirements:

1. Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation/SSC) or equivalent under the 10+2 examination system.
2. Must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the 10th examination.
3. Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognized by the Government of India.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as on 11 December 2026.

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process will consist of the following stages:

1. Screening and scrutiny of online applications.
2. Preparation of merit list.
3. Document Verification.
4. Medical Fitness Verification.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before submitting the application:

1. 10th Class Marksheet and Certificate.
2. Date of Birth Proof.
3. ITI Consolidated Marksheet.
4. NCVT/SCVT ITI Trade Certificate.
5. Recent Passport Size Photograph.
6. Candidate’s Signature.
7. Left Thumb Impression.
8. Caste Certificate (if applicable).
9. PwBD Certificate (if applicable).
10. Ex-Servicemen Discharge/Serving Certificate (if applicable).

How to Apply for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the online application:

1. Visit the official website of Railway Recruitment Cell Northern Railway.
2. Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application link.
3. Read the official notification and verify your eligibility.
4. Complete the candidate registration using the required personal details.
5. Log in through the candidate dashboard.
6. Fill in the online application form carefully.
7. Select the appropriate cluster, unit and trade according to your ITI qualification.
8. Upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression and required certificates.
9. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
10. Review all the entered details and submit the application form.
11. Download and print the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.

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