Job Description
Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway has announced an extensive recruitment drive seeking applications for 4,651 Act Apprentice positions across multiple clusters including Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala, and Jammu. This training program offers candidates an opportunity to gain hands-on industrial exposure within the railway sector under the Apprentices Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate actively in practical trade training allocated within the designated railway workshop or unit.
- Comply strictly with all workshop safety guidelines and operational protocols established by the supervisory staff.
- Maintain proper logs, attendance records, and complete assigned technical tasks efficiently throughout the apprenticeship term.
- Undergo periodic assessments and internal evaluations to gauge technical skill acquisition.
- Adhere to the working hours and discipline codes mandated by the administrative authorities.
- Complete all curriculum requirements successfully before the conclusion of the training period.
Why Apply
Engaging in this apprenticeship provides valuable technical certification and practical exposure that enhances future employability within industrial sectors. Selected individuals receive structured monthly stipends while acquiring specialized trade skills in a premier public transportation network.
Important Dates
- Application Commencement Date: 11 November 2026
- Application Closing Date: 11 December 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 4,651 Posts
- Pay Scale: Stipend as per extant rules
- Job Location: Delhi and Northern Region Clusters
- Category: Railway Apprenticeship
RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
- Act Apprentice - Cluster Lucknow (LKO): 1525 Posts
- Act Apprentice - Cluster Delhi (DLI): 1312 Posts
- Act Apprentice - Cluster Firozpur (FZR): 740 Posts
- Act Apprentice - Cluster Moradabad (MB): 63 Posts
- Act Apprentice - Cluster Ambala (UMB): 979 Posts
- Act Apprentice - Cluster Jammu: 32 Posts
How to Apply
- Navigate to the official website of Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway at www.rrcnr.org.
- Locate the online application portal designated for the Act Apprentice engagement notification.
- Complete initial registration by providing basic details such as name, community, mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in using the credentials received via SMS and email to access the detailed application form.
- Fill in personal, educational, and trade-specific particulars accurately without errors.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and necessary educational certificates adhering to specified dimension limits.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online unless exempted under category rules.
- Submit the final application form and download or print a hard copy for future reference.
Application Fee
Candidates belonging to the 'Others' category are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100 through online payment modes. Applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and female categories are completely exempted from fee payment.
Age Limit
Selection Process
The selection methodology relies entirely on the scrutiny of submitted applications and the preparation of a merit list. The merit list is computed by taking the average of the percentage marks obtained in both the matriculation examination and the ITI qualification, assigning equal weightage to both academic milestones. No written test or viva voce interview will be conducted for this recruitment process.
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination or interview for this apprenticeship selection. Final evaluation depends strictly on academic merit derived from 10th standard and ITI marks.
