The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Personnel Department has released a centralized notification (Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 dated 14 July 2026) for engagement of 6777 Act Apprentices across various trades for the 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 apprenticeship cycles. Eligible ITI-qualified candidates can apply online from 20 July 2026 to 19 August 2026 at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. Complete details are given below.
NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification No. | NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 (dated 14 July 2026) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (various trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 6777 Posts |
| Apprenticeship Cycle | 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 Years (as on 19 August 2026) |
| Job Location | Assam, West Bengal, Bihar (NFR jurisdiction) |
| Selection Process | Merit-based (Matriculation % + ITI marks); no written exam |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20 July 2026 (09:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 August 2026 (17:30 hrs) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100/- (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / EBC / Women | Exempted (Nil) |
Stipend
The minimum stipend for NTC/STC holders is ₹9,600 per month (effective 11 September 2025), rising to ₹10,560/month (2nd year) and ₹11,040/month (3rd year) where exemption is admissible under the apprenticeship curriculum. Stipend rates are subject to revision as per extant rules.
Eligibility Criteria
All trades (except Medical Laboratory Technician): Passed Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, plus a National Trade Certificate (ITI) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT in the notified trade. Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology): Passed 12th Class (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a minimum of 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12. The 50% Matriculation requirement is relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 19 August 2026, with upper-age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and as per rules for other categories.
Selection Process
Selection is purely merit-based with no written examination. The unit-wise merit list is prepared using the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) plus ITI marks in the relevant trade, with the final panel based on the average of the two, followed by document verification.
How to Apply for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NFR website nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Navigate to General Info → Departments → Personnel → Act Apprentice Notification.
- Register and fill the online application, indicating your Unit-Department-Trade preferences.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee of ₹100 (if applicable) online.
- Submit only one application before 19 August 2026 (17:30 hrs) and preserve the Registration Number.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official NFR Act Apprentice notification (No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026). Candidates are advised to read the official notification on nfr.indianrailways.gov.in before applying.