Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 4,651 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has announced 4,651 Apprentice vacancies. The online application process will begin on November 11, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, rrcnr.org. The last date to submit the application form is December 11, 2026.

What Are the Important Details of Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The table below provides important recruitment details. It includes vacancies, application dates, eligibility, age limit, selection process, application fee and the expected merit list date.

What Are the Eligibility Criteria for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must meet the following educational and age requirements:

• Must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination.
• Must have scored at least 50% marks in Class 10.
• Must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
• The ITI certificate must be recognised by NCVT or SCVT.
• Applicants must be at least 15 years old.
• Applicants must not be older than 24 years as of December 11, 2026.

What Is the Selection Process for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The selection will be based on merit. There will be no written examination or interview. The merit list will consider Class 10 and ITI marks with equal weightage. The final list will be prepared by cluster, trade and community.

How Can Candidates Apply for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Visit the official website, rrcnr.org.
2. Open the Apprentice recruitment application link.
3. Complete the registration process with valid details.
4. Fill out the application form carefully.
5. Upload the required documents and certificates.
6. Pay the application fee of INR 100.
7. Submit the form and save its confirmation page.

What Is the Application Fee for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must pay an application fee of INR 100. The payment must be made online while submitting the application form. RRC will not accept offline payments.

When Will the Northern Railway Apprentice Merit List 2026 Be Released?

The merit list is expected to be released in February 2027. Candidates can check the list on the RRC Northern Railway website. The board will prepare the list based on Class 10 and ITI marks.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs