Name of Post:Railway NFR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Post Date / Update:15 July 2026 | 08:50 AM
Short Info:The recruitment drive by the Northeast Frontier Railway for 6,777 apprentice positions across various industrial trades. Prospective candidates aged 15 to 24 who possess a 10th-grade certificate and relevant ITI qualifications can submit their applications between 20 July and 19 August 2026. While the registration fee is set at 100 rupees, the notice highlights that female applicants and those from reserved categories are exempt from this payment. The vacancies are distributed across several regional units, including Katihar, Lumding, and Tinsukia, with selection primarily based on a merit list. Interested individuals are encouraged to use the Sarkari Sewayojan portal to access official documentation and complete the online registration process.

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)

NFR Railway RRC Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 

Railway NFR Apprentices 2026 :  Short Details of Notification

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Post and Organization Overview

Category

Information

Post Name

Various Trade Apprentices 2026

Organization Name

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Indian Railways

Total Number of Vacancies

6777 Posts

•  The job title for this recruitment is the Various Trade Apprentice.
•  The organization conducting the recruitment is the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
•  The total number of available seats is 6777 across different regions.

 

Important Dates for Candidates

Event Description

Date

Application Start Date

20 July 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

19 August 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

19 August 2026

Release of Merit List

To be announced as per schedule

•  The application window opens on July 20, 2026.
•  Candidates must submit their online forms by August 19, 2026.
•  The deadline to pay the required examination fee is also August 19, 2026.
•  The merit list for selection will be issued at a later date based on the official schedule.

 

Application Fee Structure

Candidate Category

Fee Amount

General / OBC / EWS

₹100/-

SC / ST

₹0/-

Female Candidates (All Categories)

₹0/-

•  Candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories need to pay a fee of 100 rupees.
•  There is no application fee for candidates from SC and ST categories.
•  Women applicants from all categories are exempt from paying any fee.
•  Fees can be paid using online methods like Debit Cards, Credit Cards, or Net Banking.

 

Eligibility and Age Requirements

Factor

Requirement Details

Minimum Age

15 Years

Maximum Age

24 Years

Education

Class 10 with 50% marks + ITI / NCVT certificate

•  The minimum age to qualify for this apprenticeship is 15 years.
•  The maximum age limit is set at 24 years.
•  Age will be calculated as of August 19, 2026.
•  Extra age relaxation is available according to the official NFR RRC Guwahati rules.
•  Applicants must have passed their Class 10 High School exams.
•  A minimum of 50% marks in the 10th class is mandatory.
•  A valid ITI or NCVT certificate in the relevant trade is required.

 

Vacancy Details by Railway Unit

Railway Unit / Workshop Name

Total Posts

Lumding (LMG)

1274

Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop

1103

New Bongaigaon (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop

881

Tinsukia (TSK)

860

Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS)

763

Rangiya (RNY)

750

Alipurduar (APDJ)

651

NFR Headquarter (HQ) / Malegaon

495

•  The Lumding unit has the highest number of vacancies with 1274 seats.
•  Katihar and Tindharia together offer 1103 positions.
•  The Engineering and New Bongaigaon workshops have 881 openings.
•  Tinsukia has 860 available posts for apprentices.
•  There are 763 seats in the Dibrugarh workshop.
•  The Rangiya unit has 750 posts.
•  Alipurduar offers 651 apprenticeship opportunities.
•  The Headquarter at Malegaon has 495 vacant slots.

 

Selection Process and Syllabus

Process Step

Method

Selection Method

Merit-Based Selection

Syllabus

Based on 10th Class and ITI Trade subjects

•  The selection of candidates is done through a merit list system.
•  This merit list is typically prepared using marks from the 10th exam and ITI.
•  Specific details regarding the selection procedure are found in the official notification.
•  The syllabus generally covers basic subjects from High School and technical knowledge from the ITI trade.

 

Steps to Apply Online

•  Candidates can apply between July 20 and August 19, 2026.
•  You must read the full notification before starting the application process.
•  Collect all necessary documents such as your ID proof and address details.
•  Prepare scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other required certificates.
•  Carefully review all entries in the form preview before the final submission.
•  Ensure the application fee is paid if you are not in an exempt category.
•  Print the final submitted form for your future records.

 

Important Official Links

Resource

Link / Action

Apply Online

Click Here

Download Notification

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Official Website

Indian Railways Official Site

•  The online application link will go live on July 20, 2026.
•  The official notification PDF is available for download to see full details.
•  The Indian Railway official website provides broader information on recruitment.

 

Questions and Answers

Q1: How many total seats are available in the NFR Apprentice 2026 recruitment?

A1: There are a total of 6777 seats available across various units and workshops.

Q2: What is the minimum percentage required in Class 10 to apply?

A2: Candidates must have at least 50% marks in their Class 10 High School examination.

Q3: Is there any application fee for female candidates?

A3: No, there is no application fee for female candidates of any category.

Q4: What are the minimum and maximum age limits for this post?

A4: The minimum age is 15 years and the maximum age is 24 years as of August 19, 2026.

Q5: Which unit has the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment?

A5: The Lumding (LMG) unit has the most vacancies with 1274 posts.

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