- 10th class (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board, AND ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), both passed by 06 Nov 2026. Candidates whose 10th or ITI result was awaited on 06 Nov 2026 cannot apply. Must meet physical fitness standards under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992. PwBD candidates must apply against slots notified for their type of disability. Only one application per candidate
- multiple applications are all rejected.
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About This Job
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR), New Delhi has invited online applications for 4,651 vacancies under Act Apprentice (6 clusters) — Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice, dated 06 Nov 2026). Candidates with 10th class (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board, AND ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), both passed by 06 Nov 2026. Candidates whose 10th or ITI result was awaited on 06 Nov 2026 cannot apply. Must meet physical fitness standards under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992. PwBD candidates must apply against slots notified for their type of disability. Only one application per candidate; multiple applications are all rejected. can apply. The pay scale is Stipend as per extant rules applicable (period of training and stipend as per extant rules). No right to absorption in Railway after training; employment not obligatory for either side. No hostel accommodation. and the application fee is Others Rs. 100 (non-refundable); SC/ST/PwBD/Women no fee. Payment online only, as part of the online application; cash, cheque, money order, IPO, DD and fee stamps not accepted. Last date to pay the fee: 11 Dec 2026.. Interested candidates can apply online before 11 Dec 2026 through the official website.
RRC Northern Railway engagement of 4,651 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for training in various divisions/units/workshops across Northern Railway. 10th pass with 50% marks plus ITI in a notified trade; selection purely on merit (10th + ITI marks), no exam.
Act Apprentice (6 clusters) — Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway - Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR), New Delhi |
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| Post Name | Act Apprentice (6 clusters) — Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway |
| Advertisement No. | RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice, dated 06 Nov 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 4,651 |
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| Job Location | Central |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 Dec 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.rrcnr.org |
Important Dates
| Notification date | 06 Nov 2026 |
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| opening of online application | 11 Nov 2026 |
| closing of online application (23:59 hrs | 11 Dec 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Act Apprentice (6 clusters) — Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway | 4,651 |
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| Total | 4,651 |
Eligibility
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR), New Delhi |
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Salary / Pay Scale
- Stipend as per extant rules applicable (period of training and stipend as per extant rules). No right to absorption in Railway after training
- employment not obligatory for either side. No hostel accommodation.
🏆Selection Process — Step by Step
- Screening and scrutiny of applications; merit list from the average of 10th and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage (tie: older candidate first, then the one who passed matriculation earlier); Document Verification with medical certificate. No written test or viva. Final merit list prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise equal to the number of slots. Mismatch between marks entered online and the original mark sheet at Document Verification leads to rejection. Merit list expected to be displayed in February 2027.
Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Open the link "Engagement of Act Apprentice" ONLINE Application on www.rrcnr.org.
- Register with Name, Father's Name, Community, Category, Mobile no., Email ID and Date of Birth.
- Get the login password on the given email ID and by SMS.
- Log in, fill the Application Form, pay the online fee (except exempted categories) and upload documents.
- Upload photograph, signature and thumb impression, each 10 to 50 KB in jpg format, and the certificates.
- Submit finally and print the application and fee payment slip. Apply on or before 11 Dec
- Apply to a cluster and unit where slots for the candidate's own ITI trade are notified. No change allowed after final submission. Training slots are provisional and may increase or decrease.
Important Links
| Apply starts 11 Nov 2026 |
| Official Notification |
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📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Exact marks distribution, number of questions, negative marking and detailed syllabus are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.
📄Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
- Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
- Educational certificates & mark sheets (10th class (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board, AND ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), both passed by 06 Nov 2026. Candidates whose 10th or ITI result was awaited on 06 Nov 2026 cannot apply. Must meet physical fitness standards under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992. PwBD candidates must apply against slots notified for their type of disability. Only one application per candidate; multiple applications are all rejected.) — proof of your qualification
- Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
- Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
- Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
- Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable
Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can apply for Act Apprentice (6 clusters) — Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway?
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria — qualification: 10th class (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board, AND ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), both passed by 06 Nov 2026. Candidates whose 10th or ITI result was awaited on 06 Nov 2026 cannot apply. Must meet physical fitness standards under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992. PwBD candidates must apply against slots notified for their type of disability. Only one application per candidate; multiple applications are all rejected.; age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 11 Dec 2026. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, ex-servicemen up to an additional 10 years to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years (minimum 6 months service at a stretch).. Check the Eligibility table above and the official notification for category-wise relaxation.
What is the age relaxation rule?
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD and other reserved categories applies as per government rules. Refer to the official notification for exact relaxation details.
Is there any application fee? Who is exempted?
Application fee: Others Rs. 100 (non-refundable); SC/ST/PwBD/Women no fee. Payment online only, as part of the online application; cash, cheque, money order, IPO, DD and fee stamps not accepted. Last date to pay the fee: 11 Dec 2026.. Women, SC/ST and PwD candidates are usually exempted or pay a reduced fee — confirm from the official notification.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 11 Dec 2026. Apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.
How can I check my application / admit card / result status?
All updates are published on the official website of Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR), New Delhi. Use the Important Links section above — never trust third-party agents or unofficial websites.
🏆How to Check Result
- Visit the official website: https://www.rrcnr.org (link in Important Links above).
- Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
- Find the result link for Act Apprentice (6 clusters) — Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway.
- Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
- Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR), New Delhi publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.
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