Northeast Frontier Railway Act Apprentices Recruitment 2025-2027

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment for 6,777 Act Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) jurisdictions.
- Training slots available in designated trades across 8 units/divisions including workshops, divisions, and headquarters.
- Monthly stipend ranging from ₹9,600 to ₹11,040 based on training duration and trade.
- No hostel accommodation provided; candidates must arrange their own lodging.
- Training period varies from 6 months to 1 year depending on the trade.
- Selection based on academic merit (Matriculation + ITI marks) and preference of unit-department-trade.
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Minimum age: 15 years and maximum age: 24 years as on 19-08-2026 (relaxation applicable for reserved categories).
- For most trades: Passed Matriculation (Class 10) with minimum 50% aggregate marks (no minimum for SC/ST/PwBD).
- For ITI-based trades: Must possess National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade.
- For Medical Laboratory Technicians (Pathology/Radiology): 12th pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate marks in both 10th and 12th.
- Candidates must upload required documents including Matriculation/12th mark sheets, ITI certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and disability certificates (if applicable).
- Only candidates with prescribed qualifications and valid certificates as of the notification date are eligible.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection based on unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise merit lists.
- Merit list prepared using percentage of marks in Matriculation + ITI marks (or 12th marks for Medical Laboratory Technicians).
- Final panel prepared on the basis of average marks in Matriculation and ITI.
- Shortlisted candidates (1.5 times the notified vacancies) called for document verification.
- Document verification includes original testimonials and medical certificate submission.
- Candidates selected against higher preference units will have lower preferences automatically canceled.
- In case of equal marks, older candidates ranked higher; if same age, earlier matriculation pass candidates prioritized.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Northeast Frontier Railway, Personnel Department
Location / State	Assam
Job Location	Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) jurisdictions across Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, and other states in the region.
Category Eligibility	Open for all categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) with applicable reservations.
Experience Required	No prior work experience required. Fresh candidates with required qualifications are eligible.
Application Start	20 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 August 2026

📊 NFR Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop	1103
Alipurduar (APDJ)	651
Rangiya (RNY)	750
Lumding (LMG)	1274
Tinsukia (TSK)	860
New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN)	881
Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS)	763
Headquarter (HQ)/Maligaon (Accounts, Civil Engineering, Medical, Personnel, Track Machine, Bridge Units, SWS/PNO, Stores)	495
Total	6777

📁 Required Documents

- Matriculation (Class 10) mark sheet and pass certificate.
- 12th class mark sheet and pass certificate (for Medical Laboratory Technicians).
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT (for ITI trades).
- Consolidated ITI mark sheet (all semesters).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued by competent authority.
- EWS certificate (if applicable) issued on or after 01-04-2026.
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates) issued by competent medical authority.
- Discharge certificate/serving certificate (for Ex-Servicemen quota).
- EBC certificate (for fee exemption, if applicable).
- Proof of date of birth (if not mentioned in Matriculation certificate).
- Color photograph (as per specifications) and signature (as per specifications).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop: 1,103 slots (Annexure-I)
Alipurduar (APDJ): 651 slots (Annexure-II)
Rangiya (RNY): 750 slots (Annexure-III)
Lumding (LMG): 1,274 slots (Annexure-IV)
Tinsukia (TSK): 860 slots (Annexure-V)
New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN): 881 slots (Annexure-VI)
Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS): 763 slots (Annexure-VII)
Headquarter (HQ)/Maligaon: 495 slots (Annexure-VIII)
Total vacancies: 6,777 (provisional; may increase or decrease based on administrative needs)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for applying to the ACT Apprenticeship program?

A. Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD categories) and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For Medical Laboratory Technicians (Pathology & Radiology), candidates must have passed 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks in both 10th and 12th.

Q. How is the selection process conducted for the ACT Apprenticeship?

A. Selection is based on academic merit, calculated as the average of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI. For Medical Laboratory Technicians, merit is based on 10th and 12th marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and medical fitness checks.

Q. What is the age limit for applying to the ACT Apprenticeship program?

A. The age limit is between 15 and 24 years as of the closing date of the application. Age relaxation is provided for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and Ex-Servicemen (10 years plus service rendered in Defense Forces).

Q. Is there any application fee for the ACT Apprenticeship program?

A. Yes, a non-refundable application fee of ₹100 is required. However, SC, ST, PwBD, EBC, and women candidates are exempt from this fee. Candidates seeking EBC fee exemption must provide an income certificate.

Q. What documents are required for the online application?

A. Required documents include Matriculation and ITI mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (for PwBD), EWS certificate (if applicable), and proof of date of birth. Original documents must be produced during document verification.