| Organisation | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) — Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways |
| Notification No. | NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 | Dated: 14 July 2026 |
| Post | Act Apprentice — Various trades under The Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,777 Posts across 8 divisions & workshops |
| Training Cycles | 2025–2026 & 2026–2027 |
| Stipend | As per Apprenticeship Act norms (varies by trade) |
| Qualification | Class 10 (Matriculation) + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) | OR Class 10 + 12th Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) for specific trades |
| Age Limit | 15 – 24 years (as on 19 August 2026) | Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Govt. norms |
| Application Opens | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS) | NIL for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/EBC | Modification fee: ₹50 per occasion |
| Selection Process | Merit list based on Class 10 + ITI marks (No written exam, no interview) |
| Location | Assam | West Bengal | Bihar — across NFR divisions & workshops |
| Apply Mode | Online — nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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About NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), headquartered at Maligaon, Guwahati, has issued Centralised Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 for engagement of 6,777 Act Apprentices under The Apprentices Act, 1961, for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 training cycles. Training slots are spread across 8 divisions and workshops of NFR in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar.
This is one of India’s largest single Railway apprentice notifications — covering trades in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Signal & Telecommunication, and Medical domains. No written examination. No interview. Selection is purely based on merit in Class 10 and ITI marks.
📊 Unit-wise Vacancy Distribution
| # | Division / Workshop / Unit | State | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lumding Division | Assam | 1,274 |
| 2 | Tinsukia Division | Assam | 860 |
| 3 | New Bongaigaon Workshop & Engineering Workshop | Assam | 881 |
| 4 | Rangiya Division | Assam | 750 |
| 5 | Dibrugarh Workshop | Assam | 763 |
| 6 | Katihar Division & Tindharia Workshop | West Bengal / Bihar | 1,103 |
| 7 | Alipurduar Division | West Bengal | 651 |
| 8 | Headquarters — Maligaon, Guwahati | Assam | 495 |
| TOTAL — 8 units | 6,777 | ||
Lumding Division has the highest vacancies (1,274). Trade-wise distribution within each unit will be in the official notification PDF on nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Trade Category | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Most Trades (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, Machinist, COPA, Painter, etc.) | Class 10 (Matriculation) pass + ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised institution |
| Medical Laboratory Technician — Pathology / Radiology | Class 10 pass + Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (Biology for Pathology trades) — instead of ITI |
Age Limit (as on 19 August 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 15 – 24 years |
| SC / ST | 15 – 29 years (+5) |
| OBC (NCL) | 15 – 27 years (+3) |
| PwBD | +10 years (as per Govt. norms) |
📝 Selection Process — No Written Exam!
- Merit List — prepared based on average of marks in:
- Class 10 (Matriculation) marks + ITI marks (average of both)
- For Medical Lab Technician: Class 10 + Class 12 Science marks
- Document Verification — originals verified at NFR unit
- Medical Examination — fitness test as per Railway medical standards
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Women (all categories) / PwBD / EBC (Economically Backward Classes) | NIL |
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS — Others | ₹100 |
| Modification fee (after submission) | ₹50 per occasion |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 14 July 2026 |
| Application Opens | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Age Cutoff Date | 19 August 2026 |
📋 How to Apply
- Visit nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Go to General Info → Departments → Personnel Department → Act Apprentice Recruitment
- Click the online application link for Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026
- Create account with email and mobile number
- Fill personal and educational details — select preferred division/workshop and trade
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and required documents
- Pay ₹100 fee (if applicable)
- Submit form and save printout — only one application per candidate
- If modifications needed: log in again and pay ₹50 modification fee
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Total vacancies in NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
6,777 Act Apprentice training slots across 8 NFR divisions and workshops in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar.
Q2. Last date to apply for NFR Apprentice 2026?
19 August 2026 at 5:30 PM at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Q3. Is there a written exam for NFR Apprentice 2026?
No written exam. No interview. Selection is purely based on merit — average of Class 10 marks + ITI marks (or 12th Science for MLT trades). Then Document Verification + Medical.
Q4. What is the age limit for NFR Apprentice 2026?
15–24 years as on 19 August 2026. SC/ST: 29 years | OBC: 27 years | PwBD: +10 years.
Q5. Which division has the most vacancies?
Lumding Division: 1,274 — highest. Katihar Division + Tindharia Workshop: 1,103 | New Bongaigaon Workshop: 881.
Q6. What is the application fee?
₹100 for General/OBC/EWS. NIL for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/EBC.
Q7. Will NFR apprentices get railway jobs?
Apprenticeship does not guarantee a job. However, 20% of Level-1 (Group D) Railway vacancies give preference to Course Completed Act Apprentices. This is a significant advantage over general candidates.
Q8. Can I apply for multiple NFR divisions?
Only one application per candidate. If corrections needed after submission, pay ₹50 modification fee per occasion.
Q9. What trades are available in NFR Apprentice 2026?
Various trades including Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Painter, COPA, Carpenter, Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) and others. Trade-wise slots available on nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Q10. What is the stipend during NFR apprenticeship?
Stipend is as per The Apprentices Act, 1961 norms — varies by trade. Exact amount will be in the official notification on the NFR website.
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