The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), based in New Delhi, Delhi, has officially announced a massive recruitment drive, inviting online applications to fill 4,651 Act Apprentice positions. Prospective candidates can submit their applications through the official portal, rrcnr.org. The registration window opens on 11 November 2026 and will remain active until 11 December 2026.
Issued under Advt No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice, the recruitment aims to fill vacancies across six specific roles and locations. These include Act Apprentice positions for Cluster Lucknow (LKO), Cluster Delhi (DLI), Cluster Firozpur (FZR), Cluster Moradabad (MB), Cluster Ambala (UMB), and Cluster Jammu.
To be eligible, applicants must have completed their 10th class (10+2 system) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks from a recognised Board. Additionally, candidates must possess an ITI qualification in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), passed by 06/11/2026. Selected candidates will receive a stipend in accordance with extant rules applicable. The selection process will not involve a written test or viva; rather, it relies on application screening, a merit list derived from the average of 10th and ITI percentage marks (with equal weightage), and Document Verification accompanied by a medical certificate.
Key Points
- Last date: 11 December 2026
- Vacancies: 4651, in 6 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Fee: Others: Rs. 100 (non-refundable); SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
- Pay: Stipend as per extant rules applicable
- Age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age (as on 11 December 2026)
- Places: Cluster Lucknow (LKO), Cluster Delhi (DLI), Cluster Firozpur (FZR), Cluster Moradabad (MB), Cluster Ambala (UMB), Cluster Jammu
| RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Overview | |
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), New Delhi, Delhi |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice – Cluster Lucknow (LKO), Act Apprentice – Cluster Delhi (DLI), Act Apprentice – Cluster Firozpur (FZR) and 3 more |
| No of Posts | 4651 |
| Advt No | RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Stipend as per extant rules applicable |
| Place of Posting | Cluster Lucknow (LKO), Cluster Delhi (DLI), Cluster Firozpur (FZR), Cluster Moradabad (MB), Cluster Ambala (UMB), Cluster Jammu |
| Qualification | 10th class (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board, and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), passed by 06/11/2026 |
| Age Limit | Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age (as on 11 December 2026) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 11 December 2026 |
RRC NR Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice provides comprehensive guidelines for each advertised post, detailing all conditions not summarised in the tables below. Candidates are strongly advised to read the document before proceeding. The download link is available in the Important Links table at the end of this page.
| Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay | |||
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Lucknow (LKO) | 1525 | Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age | As per extant rules applicable |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Delhi (DLI) | 1312 | Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age | As per extant rules applicable |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Firozpur (FZR) | 740 | Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age | As per extant rules applicable |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Moradabad (MB) | 63 | Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age | As per extant rules applicable |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Ambala (UMB) | 979 | Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age | As per extant rules applicable |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Jammu | 32 | Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age | As per extant rules applicable |
| Total | 4651 |
| Category-wise Vacancies | ||||||
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | PWD | Total |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Lucknow (LKO) | 774 | 410 | 229 | 112 | 42 | 1525 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Delhi (DLI) | 668 | 352 | 198 | 94 | 50 | 1312 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Firozpur (FZR) | 442 | 117 | 169 | 12 | 33 | 740 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Moradabad (MB) | 32 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 63 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Ambala (UMB) | 501 | 262 | 144 | 72 | 39 | 979 |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Jammu | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 32 |
Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST receive 5 years, OBC receive 3 years, and PwBD receive 10 years. Ex-Servicemen are eligible for up to an additional 10 years to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years, provided they have a minimum of 6 months of service at a stretch.
| Who Can Apply for RRC NR Recruitment 2026? | |
| Post | Qualification |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Lucknow (LKO) | 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Delhi (DLI) | 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Firozpur (FZR) | 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Moradabad (MB) | 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Ambala (UMB) | 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Act Apprentice – Cluster Jammu | 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
Other conditions:
- Must meet physical fitness standards under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992
- PwBD candidates must apply against slots notified for their type of disability
- Application must be filled in English or Hindi
- Only one application per candidate; multiple applications are all rejected
- Must apply to a cluster and unit where slots for own ITI trade are notified
Who Cannot Apply for RRC NR Recruitment 2026
- Candidates whose 10th or ITI result is awaited on 06/11/2026
- Candidates debarred for life by RRB/RRC, or debarred for a period not yet completed
- Ex-servicemen who already joined Govt. civil service after availing ex-servicemen status (for age relaxation)
Post-wise Details
Act Apprentice – Cluster Lucknow (LKO) (1525 posts) Qualification required: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). Age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age. Pay: As per extant rules applicable.
Act Apprentice – Cluster Delhi (DLI) (1312 posts) Qualification required: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). Age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age. Pay: As per extant rules applicable.
Act Apprentice – Cluster Firozpur (FZR) (740 posts) Qualification required: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). Age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age. Pay: As per extant rules applicable.
Act Apprentice – Cluster Moradabad (MB) (63 posts) Qualification required: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). Age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age. Pay: As per extant rules applicable.
Act Apprentice – Cluster Ambala (UMB) (979 posts) Qualification required: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). Age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age. Pay: As per extant rules applicable.
Act Apprentice – Cluster Jammu (32 posts) Qualification required: 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). Age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age. Pay: As per extant rules applicable.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Period of training and stipend as per extant rules applicable.
- Selected candidate (or guardian if minor) must sign a Contract of Apprenticeship Training
- No right to absorption in Railway after training; employment not obligatory for either side
- No hostel accommodation; released on completion of training
| Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| Others | Rs. 100 (non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | No fee |
Payment mode: Online only, as part of the online application; cash, cheque, money order, IPO, DD and fee stamps not accepted. Last date to pay the fee: 11 December 2026.
| Important Dates | |
| Event | Date |
| Notification date | 6 November 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 11 November 2026 |
| Closing of Online Application (23:59 Hrs.) | 11 December 2026 |
How Will RRC NR Select Candidates?
- Screening and scrutiny of applications
- Merit list from average of 10th and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage
- Document Verification with medical certificate
- No written test or viva
- Merit from average of 10th and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage
- Tie: older candidate first, then the one who passed matriculation earlier
- Final merit list prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise equal to number of slots
- Mismatch between marks entered online and original mark sheet at Document Verification leads to rejection
Documents to Enclose
- Proof of date of birth (10th certificate or DOB certificate)
- 10th pass mark sheet and certificate
- Consolidated ITI mark sheet of all semesters / Provisional National Trade Certificate with marks
- National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT with mark sheet
- SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-SM certificate in prescribed format (annexure on www.rrcnr.org)
- Discharge or serving certificate for Ex-servicemen quota applicants
How to Apply for RRC NR Recruitment 2026 Online
- Open the link “Engagement of Act Apprentice” ONLINE Application on the RRC website www.rrcnr.org.
- Register with Name, Father’s Name, Community, Category, Mobile no., Email ID and Date of Birth.
- Get the login password on the given email ID and by SMS on the registered mobile number.
- Log in, fill the Application Form, pay the online fee (except exempted categories) and upload documents.
- Upload photograph, signature and thumb impression, each 10 to 50 KB in jpg format, and the certificates.
- Submit finally and print the application and fee payment slip for your record.
- Apply on or before 11 December 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Merit list expected to be displayed in February 2027
- Training slots are provisional and may increase or decrease
- No change allowed in the application after final submission
- No TA/DA or accommodation for appearing in the process
- Document Verification place and time will be given on the E-Admit Card on the RRC website
- No request to change division or unit will be entertained
RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Download RRC NR notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for RRC NR Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit RRC NR official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway, Advertisement No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
RRC NR Recruitment 2026 FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under RRC NR Recruitment 2026?
The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has announced 4,651 Act Apprentice vacancies across six clusters: Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala and Jammu.
2. What are the application dates for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The online application process starts on 11 November 2026 and ends on 11 December 2026. Candidates must submit their applications before 11:59 PM on the closing date.
3. What is the educational qualification required for RRC NR Apprentice posts?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (10+2 system) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board. They must also possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. The ITI qualification must have been completed by 6 November 2026.
4. What is the age limit for RRC NR Recruitment 2026?
Applicants must have completed 15 years of age and must not have completed 24 years of age as on 11 December 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the recruitment rules.
5. What is the application fee for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates belonging to the Other category must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹100. SC, ST, PwBD and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. Payment must be made online.
6. What is the selection process for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes application screening, preparation of a merit list based on Class 10 and ITI marks, and Document Verification with a medical certificate. There will be no written examination or viva.
