Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Released & Apply Online for 6777 Posts

Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the notification for the recruitment of Apprentice posts on its official website. A total of 6,777 Apprentice vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive.

The online application process started on 20 July 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 19 August 2026. The minimum age required to apply is 15 years, while the maximum age limit is 24 years, with age relaxation applicable as per the category. The age will be calculated as on 19 August 2026.

• Download NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization	Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
Advt. No.	NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026
Post Name	Act Apprentices
Total Vacancy	6777
Pay Scale	Stipend of Rs. 9,600/- to Rs. 11,040/- per month
Last Date to Apply	19 August 2026
Mode of Aapplication	Online
Category	NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Official Website	www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 14 July 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 20 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 19 August 2026, up to 5:30 PM

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PwD: No Fee
• All Female Candidates: No Fee
• Payment Mode: Online

Age Limit Details

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years
• Age Cut-off Date: 19 August 2026
• Age relaxation will be provided as per the applicable rules.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Qualification
Apprentice	10th passed with 50% marks and ITI in the relevant trade OR 12th passed with PCB and 50% marks

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Apprentice	6,777 (UR-2686, OBC-1832, EWS-688, SC-1056, ST-515)

Unit Wise Vacancy Details
Unit Name	Total		Unit Name		Total
Katihar Division(KIR)	1103		Alipurduar Division(APDJ)		651
Rangiya Division(RNY)	750		Lumding Division(LMG)		1274
Tinsukia Division (TSK)	860		NFR HQ UNIT(HQ)		495
Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS)	763		New Bongaingaon Workshop (NBGS)		881

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on the following stages:

• Merit List based on 10th and ITI marks
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

How to Apply for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Candidates interested in the Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 can submit their applications online before 19 August 2026.
• Click on the Apply Online link given in the Important Links section below to access the application form directly.
• Candidates can also visit the official NFR website and complete the online application process.
• Fill in all the required details carefully and submit the application form before the deadline of 19 August 2026.

NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link

Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here

FAQs for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Q1. When did the online application for Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 start?
• Answer: The online application process started on 20 July 2026.
• Q2. What is the last date to apply for Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
• Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 19 August 2026.
• Q3. What is the age limit for Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
• Answer: Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on 19 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per the prescribed rules.
• Q4. What is the educational qualification for Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
• Answer: Candidates must have passed Class 10th with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Candidates with 12th passed in PCB with 50% marks may also be eligible for applicable trades.
• Q5. What is the official website of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)?
• Answer: The official website of Northeast Frontier Railway is https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/.