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 6,777 apprenticeship slots are available across eight divisions and workshops in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar. Applications are accepted online from 20‑07‑2026 to 19‑08‑2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Personnel Department |
| Post Name |
Act Apprentice (various trades) |
| Total Vacancies |
6,777 |
| 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) under the Apprentices Act, 1961
- Training Cycles: 2025‑2026 & 2026‑2027
- Location: Assam, West Bengal, Bihar (NFR jurisdiction)
Vacancy Details
| Unit (Division/Workshop) |
Slots |
Annexure |
| Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop |
1,103 |
Annexure‑I |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) |
651 |
Annexure‑II |
| Rangiya (RNY) |
750 |
Annexure‑III |
| Lumding (LMG) |
1,274 |
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 |
6,777 |
|
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Category of Trade |
Minimum Qualification |
| All trades except Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) |
Passed Matriculation (Class 10) with ≥50 % aggregate and a valid National Trade Certificate (ITI) or Provisional Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the notified trade |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) & Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology) |
Passed 12th (10+2) 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 |
Relaxation of 5 years |
| OBC |
Relaxation of 3 years |
| PwBD |
Relaxation of 10 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen (ExSM) |
Relaxation of 10 years plus 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 (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
| Event |
Date |
| 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 only; no written examination.
- Merit list prepared using the average of Matriculation (or 12th for medical trades) percentage and ITI marks for the relevant trade.
- 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 times the notified vacancies.
- Each candidate can be considered for only one combination of Unit‑Department‑Trade based on merit and order of preference.
- In case of a tie, the older candidate (by age) 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 “Notifications” section and locate the notification titled “Centralized Notification for Engagement of Act Apprentices over N. F. Railway for 2025‑2026 & 2026‑2027” (Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026).
- Click on the “Apply Online” link (provided on the notification page) to open the online application portal.
- Register by providing a valid email address and mobile number. Note that a fee of ₹100 is required for General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, trade preferences, and upload required documents (Matriculation/12th mark sheets, ITI certificate, passport‑size photograph, signature, fee receipt, etc.).
- Review the entered information carefully; after submission, modifications are allowed only by paying an additional fee of ₹50 per change.
- Submit the application before the closing date 19‑08‑2026, 17:30 hrs and note down the application number for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the total number of apprenticeship slots?
There are 6,777 slots across eight units.
- Who is eligible to apply for the apprenticeship?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation with ≥50 % and hold a valid ITI/NCT/STC in the notified trade, or for medical laboratory trades, pass 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and ≥50 % in both Class 10 and Class 12.
- What is the age limit for applicants?
Applicants must be between 15 years and 24 years as on 19‑08‑2026, with relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years) and Ex‑Servicemen (10 years + 3 years).
- Is there any application fee?
General/OBC/EWS male candidates pay ₹100. SC/ST/PwBD/EBC candidates and all women candidates are exempted.
- How is the selection made?
Selection is purely merit‑based, calculated as the average of Matriculation (or 12th for medical trades) percentage and ITI marks. No written test is conducted.
- When will the admit card be released?
The official notification does not specify an admit card release date.
