The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has released the official notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2025-26. This recruitment drive invites online applications from eligible candidates to fill 4116 vacancies across various Divisions, Workshops, and Units of Northern Railway. Interested candidates with a Matriculation (10th) qualification and a relevant ITI certificate can apply online. The selection will be based on a merit list prepared from the marks obtained in 10th and ITI. The online application link is active from 25th November 2025 to 24th December 2025. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.
✅ RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
Category
Details
Organization
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway
Post Name
Act Apprentice
Total Posts
4116 Posts
Advt. No.
RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice
Job Location
Northern Railway Zone (New Delhi, Lucknow, Ambala, Firozpur, etc.)
👩🏻💼 RRC NR Apprentice Vacancy 2025 (Cluster Wise)
Cluster Name
Total Slots
Lucknow (LKO) Cluster
1397
Ambala (UMB) Cluster
934
Delhi (DLI) Cluster
1137
Firozpur (FZR) Cluster
632
Moradabad (MBD) Cluster
16
Total Vacancies
4116
₹ Stipend & Benefits for RRC NR Apprentice
Selected candidates will be engaged as Apprentices and will undergo Apprenticeship training for a period of one year. During this training period, they will be paid a stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (as amended from time to time). No other allowances are applicable during the training period.
🎓 RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Eligibility
Post Name
Eligibility Criteria
Act Apprentice
1. Passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board. 2. Must have passed ITI in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognized by the Government of India.
Note: Candidates appearing for the final exam or awaiting results are NOT eligible to apply.
🎂 RRC NR Apprentice Age Limit (as on 24.12.2025)
Category
Age Criteria
Minimum Age
15 Years
Maximum Age
24 Years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 05 Years
OBC: 03 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: Up to 10 Years (as per rules)
📝 Steps to Apply Online for RRC NR Apprentice 2025
Read Notification: Download and check eligibility from the official notification PDF linked below.
Register: Visit the RRC NR website and click on “Engagement of Act Apprentice”. Fill in details like Name, Father’s Name, Mobile, and Email to register.
Login: Use the password sent to your Email/SMS to login to the Candidate Dashboard.
Fill Application: Complete the application form carefully.
Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Upload Documents: Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Thumb Impression (10-50 KB, JPG) and relevant certificates (10th, ITI, Caste, etc.).
Final Submission: Review all details and submit the form.
Print Output: Take a printout of the final application and fee receipt for future record.
📅 Important Dates for RRC NR Apprentice 2025
Event
Date
Notification Date
18-11-2025
Application Start Date
25-11-2025 (12:00 Hrs)
Last Date to Apply
24-12-2025 (23:59 Hrs)
Expected Date of Merit Display
February 2026
💸 Application Fee Details
Category
Fee Amount
Gen / OBC / EWS
₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women
Nil (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)