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Railway Recruitment Cell Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Government of Bharat
Vacancies
4,116
Qualification
10TH
Updated
15 Dec 2025
Job Type
CENTRAL
Important Dates
Start Date 25 Nov 2025
Last Date 24 Dec 2025
Last Pay Date 24 Dec 2025
Application Fee
General₹₹100.0
OBC₹₹100.0
ST₹₹0.0
SC₹₹0.0
PwD₹₹0.0
Female₹₹0.0
Ex-Army₹₹0.0
GeneralRs. ₹100.0
OBCRs. ₹100.0
STRs. ₹0.0
SCRs. ₹0.0
PwDRs. ₹0.0
FemaleRs. ₹0.0
Ex-ArmyRs. ₹0.0
Age Limits & Relaxation
General24 yrs
OBC27 yrs
ST29 yrs
SC29 yrs
Female24 yrs
Ex Army24 yrs
General
24 yrs
OBC
27 yrs
ST
29 yrs
SC
29 yrs
Female
24 yrs
Ex Army
24 yrs
Above age is based on relaxation
Vacancy & Eligibility Details
RRC NR Apprentice
Total Vacancies
4116Age15 to 24 years
Qualification10th class pass with 50% marks and ITI certificate
RRC NR Apprentice
Total Vacancies
4116Age15 to 24 years
Qualification10th class pass with 50% marks and ITI certificate
Additional Information
- Fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates is ₹100. SC/ST/PwD and all female candidates are exempted from fee payment. Payment modes include Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card and Mobile Wallet.
- Age limits are from 15 to 24 years as on 24 December 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwD candidates in addition to category relaxation.
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About the Form
Railway Recruitment Cell Northern Railway (RRC NR) has released notification for 4116 Act Apprentice posts under the Apprentice Act 1961 for the year 2025-26. This recruitment is purely for training purposes, and candidates will receive apprenticeship certificates upon successful completion. The selection is merit-based, combining 10th class marks and ITI marks in relevant trades, with no written exam.
Application submission is online only through the official RRC NR portal rrcnr.org. Candidates must carefully read the official notification to understand eligibility, fee, and other requirements before applying.
Application submission is online only through the official RRC NR portal rrcnr.org. Candidates must carefully read the official notification to understand eligibility, fee, and other requirements before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 25 November 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 24 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 December 2025 |
| Merit List Declaration | To be notified |
Application Fee and Payment Mode
The application fee is ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwD candidates and all female applicants are exempted from fee payment.
Payments can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Important: Fee payment must be done on or before 24 December 2025 to complete the application process successfully.
Payments can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Important: Fee payment must be done on or before 24 December 2025 to complete the application process successfully.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
- Must possess ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
- Age must be between 15 to 24 years as of 24 December 2025. Age relaxations apply as per government norms.
- No prior experience required.
- Candidate must clear medical examination as per Railway standards.
How to Apply
- Visit official website rrcnr.org.
- Click on the Act Apprentice 2025-26 recruitment link.
- Register by entering personal details like name, email, and mobile number.
- Fill the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including photograph, signature, 10th marksheet & certificate, ITI certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Pay application fee online as applicable.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
- Selection is based purely on merit combined from 10th class marks and ITI marks in relevant trade.
- No written examination or interview is conducted.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification at designated Railway units.
- Candidates cleared document verification will have to pass medical examination.
- Final selection will be based on merit and medical fitness.
Documents Required
- Recent passport size photograph.
- Signature in prescribed format and size.
- 10th class marksheet and certificate.
- ITI marksheet and certificate.
- Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, if applicable.
- PwD certificate, if applicable.
- Other certificates if specified in the official notification.
Admit Card and Exam Instructions
No written exam is conducted for this recruitment. Therefore, no admit cards are issued. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for any updates on merit list and document verification schedules.
Post Selection Process
Selected candidates must undergo document verification and medical fitness test at the allocated Railway units.
Successful candidates will be engaged as Act Apprentices and will receive apprenticeship training as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Upon completion of training, apprentices receive a certificate which helps in future employment opportunities within Railways or other industries.
Note that apprenticeship engagement does not guarantee a permanent Railway job.
Successful candidates will be engaged as Act Apprentices and will receive apprenticeship training as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Upon completion of training, apprentices receive a certificate which helps in future employment opportunities within Railways or other industries.
Note that apprenticeship engagement does not guarantee a permanent Railway job.
Important Instructions and Helpdesk
- Always read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Make sure all details entered in the application form are correct to avoid rejection.
- Keep scanned documents ready in prescribed format and size for upload.
- Use valid email ID and mobile number for communication.
- After submission, retain the application printout for future use.
- For any queries contact official RRC NR helpdesk only via rrcnr.org.