RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 4651 Vacancies, Apply Online @ rrcnr.org

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years; Ex-Servicemen – up to 10 years for service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years (minimum 6 months continuous service at a stretch).

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

For all six Act Apprentice clusters (Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala, Jammu), the eligibility is uniform:

• Educational Qualification: 10th class pass (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board.
• Technical Qualification: ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT, passed by 06 November 2026.
• Age: Minimum 15 years and maximum 24 years as on 11 December 2026 (relaxation as applicable for reserved categories).
• Physical Fitness: Must meet standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
• PwBD candidates must apply against slots notified specifically for their type of disability.
• Application language: English or Hindi only. One application per candidate — multiple submissions will all be rejected.

Who Cannot Apply

• Candidates whose 10th or ITI result is awaited as on 06/11/2026.
• Candidates debarred for life by RRB/RRC or for a period that has not yet expired.
• Ex-servicemen who have already joined Government civil service after availing ex-servicemen age relaxation.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Screening and Scrutiny of Applications: Online applications are scrutinised for completeness, eligibility, and authenticity of uploaded documents.
2. Merit List: A merit list is prepared from the average of 10th class and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage. There is no written test or viva-voce.
3. Tie-Breaker: In case of equal marks, the older candidate is ranked higher; if still tied, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is preferred.
4. Cluster-wise and Trade-wise Final List: The final merit list is prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise, equal to the number of notified slots.
5. Document Verification with Medical Certificate: Date, time, and venue will be communicated through the E-Admit Card on the RRC website. Any mismatch between marks entered online and original mark sheets will lead to rejection.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any stage of the selection process. No hostel accommodation is provided.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• 10th Pass Mark Sheet and Certificate with aggregate percentage
• Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet of all semesters / Provisional National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) with marks
• National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT
• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure available on www.rrcnr.org)
• Discharge or Serving Certificate for Ex-Servicemen quota applicants
• Two recent passport-size photographs (each 10–50 KB, JPG format), Signature, and Left Thumb Impression specimen (each 10–50 KB, JPG format)
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card)

How to Apply for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online

1. Open the "Engagement of Act Apprentice" ONLINE Application link on the official RRC NR website at www.rrcnr.org.
2. Register with Name, Father's Name, Community, Category, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Date of Birth.
3. Receive the login password on the registered email ID and via SMS on the registered mobile number.
4. Log in, fill the Application Form, pay the online fee (Rs. 100 for Others; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women), and upload documents.
5. Upload photograph, signature, and thumb impression (each 10–50 KB in JPG format) along with certificates.
6. Submit finally and print the application form and fee payment slip for your records.

Applications must be submitted on or before 11 December 2026, 23:59 Hrs. No change is permitted in the application after final submission.

Application Fee Structure

Payment is online only as part of the application. Cash, cheque, money order, IPO, DD, and fee stamps are not accepted. Last date to pay the fee: 11 December 2026.

Training Terms & Conditions

• Period of training and stipend are as per extant rules under the Apprentices Act 1961.
• Selected candidates (or guardian for minors) must sign a Contract of Apprenticeship Training.
• No right to absorption in Railway after completion of training; employment is not obligatory for either party.
• No hostel accommodation is provided; candidates will be released upon completion of training.
• Training slots are provisional and may increase or decrease before final confirmation.
• No request to change division or unit will be entertained after allotment.

Important Dates

Official Links

• Download RRC NR Act Apprentice Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 @ rrcnr.org
• Visit Railway Recruitment Cell Northern Railway Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions