POST DETAILS :
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released a notification for the post of NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW :
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Centralized Notification No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Application | 20-07-2026, 09:00 hrs |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 19-08-2026, 17:30 hrs |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not specified in official notification |
| Document Verification Date | Not specified in official notification |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (male) | ₹100/- (non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/EBC candidates | Exempted |
| Women candidates (all categories) | Exempted |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) | 10 years plus 3 years, to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces (minimum 6 months continuous service required); applicable to self-applicants only, not to their children |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Category of Trade | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| All trades except Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) | Passed Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board, plus National Trade Certificate (ITI) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT in the notified trade |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) & Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology) | Passed 12th Class under 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with minimum 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 |
NFR Apprentice Vacancy Details
| Unit (Division/Workshop) | Slots | Annexure |
|---|---|---|
| Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop | 1103 | Annexure-I |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) | 651 | Annexure-II |
| Rangiya (RNY) | 750 | Annexure-III |
| Lumding (LMG) | 1274 | Annexure-IV |
| Tinsukia (TSK) | 860 | Annexure-V |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN) | 881 | Annexure-VI |
| Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) | 763 | Annexure-VII |
| Headquarter (HQ)/Maligaon | 495 | Annexure-VIII |
| Total | 6777 |
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up (All Units Combined)
| Category | Total Slots |
|---|---|
| UR | 2686 |
| OBC | 1832 |
| SC | 1056 |
| ST | 515 |
| EWS | 688 |
| ESM (horizontal, included in total) | 677 |
| PwBD (horizontal, included in total) | 271 |
| Grand Total | 6777 |
NFR Apprentice Salary 2026
- Minimum stipend for NTC/STC holders: ₹9,600 per month, effective from 11-09-2025, as per G.S.R. 610(E) dated 03-09-2025 issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (RBE No. 116/2025).
- Where one or two years’ exemption is admissible under the Apprenticeship curriculum: ₹10,560/month (2nd year, 10% increase) and ₹11,040/month (3rd year, 15% increase).
- Stipend rates are subject to revision from time to time as notified by the appropriate authority.
- No hostel accommodation is provided; apprentices must make their own arrangements during training.
How To Apply For NFR Apprentice Important Dates 2026
- Visit the official NFR website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Navigate to General Info → Departments → Personnel → Act Apprentice Notification
- Register with your basic details and log in using the credentials generated
- Fill in the online application form carefully, indicating your Unit-Department-Trade preferences in order of choice
- Upload the required documents, colour photograph, and signature as per specifications
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹100/- (if applicable) through the payment gateway link
- After successful payment, complete the remaining steps and download/print the final application form for your records
Admit Card will be released soon. You can also visit the latest admit card page.
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FAQs :
When will the NFR Apprentice 2026 online application start and end?
The online application opens on 20-07-2026 at 09:00 hrs and closes on 19-08-2026 at 17:30 hrs.
