NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Railway Announces 6,777 Apprentice Vacancies; 10th Pass and ITI Candidates Can Apply

Northeast Frontier Railway has invited applications for 6,777 apprentice posts across multiple divisions. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility, vacancies, selection process and how to apply.

NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 6,777 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act. The recruitment drive offers an opportunity for candidates with Class 10 qualifications and ITI certificates to undergo one year of apprenticeship training in various railway divisions and workshops.

The online application process will begin on July 20, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until August 19, 2026 through the official NFR website.

Here is a detailed overview of the recruitment process.

NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Division-Wise Vacancy Details

The apprenticeship vacancies have been distributed across various railway divisions and workshops.

The headquarters vacancies include departments such as Accounts, Civil Engineering, Medical, Personnel, Stores, Track Machine and Bridge Units.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the apprenticeship must satisfy the prescribed educational requirements.

For Most Trades

Applicants should have:

• Passed Class 10 or equivalent under the 10+2 system from a recognised board.

• Secured at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

The minimum marks requirement does not apply to candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories, as per the notification.

ITI Qualification

Candidates must also possess:

• National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT, or

• Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade.

Medical Laboratory Technician Posts

Applicants for Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) and Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology) trades must have:

• Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

• Secured at least 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 examinations.

Age Limit

The prescribed age criteria are:

• Minimum Age: 15 years

• Maximum Age: 24 years

Upper age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules:

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC: 3 years

• PwBD: 10 years

Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend according to the Apprenticeship Rules.

Candidates holding NTC/STC qualifications will receive a minimum monthly stipend of ₹9,600, subject to applicable rules and revisions.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready while submitting the online application:

• Class 10 mark sheet.

• ITI final mark sheet.

• National Trade Certificate (NTC) or provisional certificate.

• Class 12 mark sheet and certificate (where applicable).

• Passport-size photograph.

• Signature.

• Category certificate (if applicable).

• Identity proof.

Selection Process

There will be no written examination for this recruitment.

The selection process includes:

Merit-Based Shortlisting

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic performance.

The merit list will be prepared using:

• Marks obtained in Class 10.

• Marks obtained in the relevant ITI trade.

The average of these marks will determine the candidate's merit ranking.

For Medical Laboratory Technician trades, merit will be based on the marks obtained in Class 10 and Class 12 (Science stream).

Tie-Breaking Rule

If two candidates secure the same merit score, preference will be given to the older candidate as per the prescribed recruitment guidelines.

Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted through the merit list will be called for document verification.

Approximately 1.5 times the number of available vacancies will be shortlisted for this stage.

Medical Examination

Candidates who successfully complete document verification will undergo a medical fitness examination before final selection.

Application Fee

The application fee is as follows:

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹100

• SC/ST Candidates: Exempt

• PwBD Candidates: Exempt

• Economically Backward Class (EBC): Exempt

• Female Candidates: Exempt

The fee can be paid through the online payment gateway available during the application process.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can submit their applications by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway recruitment website.

2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

3. Complete the online application form with accurate details.

4. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.

5. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

6. Verify all information before final submission.

7. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Conclusion

The NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers one of the largest apprenticeship opportunities announced by the Indian Railways this year, with 6,777 vacancies across multiple divisions. Since selection will be based entirely on academic merit, eligible Class 10 pass and ITI-qualified candidates should ensure they submit accurate applications before August 19, 2026.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification, verify their eligibility and complete the online application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.