Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) is hiring 4651 Act Apprentices across its six clusters for the year 2026. This is a contract-based apprenticeship programme aimed at providing on-the-job training to ITI-qualified candidates. Online applications are now open and will remain open until 11 December 2026.
Overview
The RRC NR Act Apprentice recruitment 2026 is advertised under notification number RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice. The organisation is seeking talented ITI graduates to work as Act Apprentices across multiple clusters in the Northern Railway region, including Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala, and Jammu. Candidates will be trained and deployed based on the clusters specified at the time of application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 6 November 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 11 November 2026 |
| Closing of Online Application | 11 December 2026 (23:59 Hrs.) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No fee |
Vacancy Details
| Cluster | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Lucknow (LKO) | 1525 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Delhi (DLI) | 1312 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Firozpur (FZR) | 740 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Moradabad (MB) | 63 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Ambala (UMB) | 979 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Jammu | 32 |
| Total | 4651 |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10th class (10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board. Additionally, candidates must possess an ITI in the relevant trade recognised by the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT). The ITI must be completed by 6 November 2026.
Age Limit
Applicants must have completed 15 years of age and must not have completed 24 years of age as on 11 December 2026. Age will be calculated based on the closing date of the application window.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC NR website
- Create a login account with your email and phone number
- Fill in the online application form with complete personal and educational information
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including 10th class certificate, ITI certificate, and identity proof
- Select your preferred cluster (Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala, or Jammu)
- Pay the application fee as per your category (₹100 for General/OBC; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
- Submit your application before 11 December 2026 at 23:59 hours
- Download and save your application confirmation receipt
Salary
Selected Act Apprentices will receive a stipend as per the extant rules applicable at the time of engagement. The exact amount of stipend will be determined by the Railway administration in accordance with current apprenticeship regulations.
Important Links
- Download RRC NR notification PDF
- Apply online for RRC NR Recruitment 2026
- Visit RRC NR official website
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the age limit for RRC NR Act Apprentice 2026?
A: Candidates must have completed 15 years of age and not completed 24 years of age as on 11 December 2026.
Q: What is the educational qualification required?
A: Candidates must have passed 10th class with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board, plus an ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) completed by 6 November 2026.
Q: When is the last date to apply?
A: The online application window closes on 11 December 2026 at 23:59 hours.
Q: What is the application fee?
A: General and OBC candidates must pay ₹100 (non-refundable). SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q: How many vacancies are available?
A: A total of 4651 Act Apprentice posts are available across six clusters: Lucknow (1525), Delhi (1312), Firozpur (740), Moradabad (63), Ambala (979), and Jammu (32).
Q: What is the stipend offered?
A: Stipend will be paid as per extant Railway rules applicable at the time of engagement.
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to verify all details on the official RRC NR website before submitting their application.