The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released a centralized notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the training cycles 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027. A total of 6777 apprenticeship slots across eight divisions and workshops in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar are available for candidates who have passed Matriculation and hold a valid ITI trade certificate.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Personnel Department |
| Post Name |
Act Apprentice (various trades) |
| Total Vacancies |
6777 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
20‑07‑2026, 09:00 hrs |
| Last Date |
19‑08‑2026, 17:30 hrs |
| Official Website |
www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
- Organisation: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Personnel Department
- Post: Act Apprentice (various trades)
- Apprenticeship Cycle: 2025‑2026 & 2026‑2027
- Job Location: Assam, West Bengal, Bihar (NFR jurisdiction)
Vacancy Details
| Unit (Division/Workshop) |
Slots |
Annexure |
| Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop |
1103 |
Annexure‑I |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) |
651 |
Annexure‑II |
| Rangiya (RNY) |
750 |
Annexure‑III |
| Lumding (LMG) |
1274 |
Annexure‑IV |
| Tinsukia (TSK) |
860 |
Annexure‑V |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN) |
881 |
Annexure‑VI |
| Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) |
763 |
Annexure‑VII |
| Headquarter (HQ)/Maligaon |
495 |
Annexure‑VIII |
| Total |
6777 |
|
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Category of Trade |
Minimum Qualification |
| All trades except Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) |
Passed Matriculation (Class 10) with ≥ 50% aggregate marks and a valid ITI/National Trade Certificate in the notified trade |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) & Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology) |
Passed 12th (Science) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology and ≥ 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 |
Age Limit
| General age range |
Not below 15 years and not above 24 years as on 19‑08‑2026 |
| SC/ST |
Additional 5 years |
| OBC |
Additional 3 years |
| PwBD |
Additional 10 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen (ExSM) |
Additional 10 years + 3 years for defence service (minimum 6 months continuous) |
Nationality / Domicile
Not specified in the official notification.
Pay Scale & Salary
- Minimum stipend for NTC/STC holders: ₹9,600 per month (effective from 11‑09‑2025).
- Second‑year stipend (10 % increase): ₹10,560 per month.
- Third‑year stipend (15 % increase): ₹11,040 per month.
- No hostel accommodation is provided; apprentices must arrange their own stay.
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (male) |
₹100 (non‑refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / EBC candidates |
Exempted |
| Women candidates (all categories) |
Exempted |
For EBC candidates, family income must be less than ₹50,000 per annum and a certificate issued on or after 01‑04‑2026** must be uploaded.
Important Dates
| Opening Date for Online Application |
20‑07‑2026, 09:00 hrs |
| Closing Date for Online Application |
19‑08‑2026, 17:30 hrs |
| Admit Card Release Date |
Not specified |
| Document Verification Date |
Not specified |
Selection Process
- Merit‑based selection – no written examination.
- Merit list prepared using the average of Matriculation (or 12th for medical trades) marks and ITI/National Trade Certificate marks.
- Lists are prepared unit‑wise, trade‑wise and community‑wise in descending order of percentage.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification (DV) up to 1.5 × the notified vacancies.
- Each candidate can be considered for only one combination of Unit‑Department‑Trade based on merit and preference order.
- In case of a tie, the older candidate (by date of birth) is ranked higher; if DOB is same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier gets preference.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NFR website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” or “Career” section and locate the “Act Apprentice 2026” notification.
- Click on the “Online Application” link and register using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, trade preferences, and upload scanned copies of required documents (Matriculation mark sheet, ITI certificate, photograph, signature, fee exemption certificate if applicable).
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
- Review the entered information carefully; after submission, corrections can be made only by paying an additional fee of ₹50 per modification.
- Submit the application and note down the generated Application Reference Number for future correspondence.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the total number of apprenticeship slots?
The recruitment offers a total of 6777 slots across eight units.
- Who is eligible to apply for the apprenticeship?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation with at least 50 % marks and possess a valid ITI/National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade (except for medical laboratory trades, which require 12th Science).
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application must be submitted on or before 19‑08‑2026, 17:30 hrs.
- Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes. SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, and Ex‑Servicemen 10 years plus an additional 3 years for defence service.
- What stipend will I receive during the apprenticeship?
The minimum stipend is ₹9,600 per month. It increases to ₹10,560 in the second year and ₹11,040 in the third year.
- Are there any application fees for women candidates?
No. Women candidates of all categories are exempted from the application fee.
