Applications are open. Apply before 19 Aug 2026 — 6 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Northeast Frontier Railway has notified recruitment for 6,777 posts under NFR/NAPS/Act Apprentice/2026. Applications are accepted online from 20 Jul 2026 to 19 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is Matriculation with at least 50% marks and an ITI National Trade Certificate in the notified trade, and the age limit is 15 to 24 years before category relaxation is applied.
Selection is made through Merit list, Unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise lists and Document verification, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Stipend of ₹9,600 per month in the first year, rising to ₹11,040 in the third year. The place of posting is Northeast Frontier Railway jurisdiction — Assam, West Bengal and Bihar.
The application fee is ₹100 for General, OBC and EWS (male candidates), and no fee is payable by SC, ST, PwBD, EBC and all women candidates. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 6,777 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Matriculation with at least 50% marks and an ITI National Trade Certificate in the notified trade
- Age limit: 15 to 24 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: Stipend of ₹9,600 per month in the first year, rising to ₹11,040 in the third year
- Application fee: ₹100 for General, OBC and EWS (male candidates), no fee for SC, ST, PwBD, EBC and all women candidates
- Last date to apply: 19 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Northeast Frontier Railway
- Advertisement No.
- NFR/NAPS/Act Apprentice/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 6,777
- Job Location
- Northeast Frontier Railway jurisdiction — Assam, West Bengal and Bihar
- Qualification
- Matriculation with at least 50% marks and an ITI National Trade Certificate in the notified trade
- Age Limit
- 15 – 24 years
- Salary
- Stipend of ₹9,600 per month in the first year, rising to ₹11,040 in the third year
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Online application opens | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 19 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS (male candidates) | ₹100 | Online, non-refundable |
| SC, ST, PwBD, EBC and all women candidates | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act Apprentice — all units and trades combined | 2,686 | 1,832 | 1,056 | 515 | 688 | 6,777 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| All trades except Medical Laboratory Technician | Matriculation (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, relaxed for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, together with a National Trade Certificate or Provisional Certificate from an ITI in the trade applied for. |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology / Radiology) | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a minimum of 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12. |
- This is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a railway appointment. Completing it carries no guarantee of employment with the Northeast Frontier Railway.
- There is no examination. Your Matriculation and ITI marks are the entire selection — nothing you do after applying can change your position on the list.
- Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, or hold a degree or diploma in engineering, are not eligible.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 10 years, plus the period of service rendered |
Age is reckoned as on 19 August 2026, the closing date for applications.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice — first year | ₹9,600 per month |
| Act Apprentice — second year | ₹10,560 per month |
| Act Apprentice — third year | ₹11,040 per month |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Merit list — there is no written examination; the list is prepared from the average of the Matriculation percentage and the ITI marks
- 2Unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise lists — merit is drawn separately for each combination, in descending order
- 3Document verification — called for at 1.5 times the notified vacancies
- 4Tie-break — the older candidate is ranked higher; if ages are equal, the earlier Matriculation pass date prevails
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the Act Apprentice notification under the Personnel section of the NFR website.
- 2Register with your basic details and log in to the recruitment portal.
- 3Fill the form, choosing your unit, department and trade preferences carefully — they cannot be changed later.
- 4Upload the photograph, signature and the certificates listed in the notification.
- 5Pay the ₹100 fee where applicable through the payment gateway.
- 6Download and print the final submitted form.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Northeast Frontier Railway official websiteVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a written exam for NFR Act Apprentice 2026?
No. Selection is entirely on merit, computed as the average of your Matriculation percentage and your ITI marks.
Does the apprenticeship lead to a railway job?
No. It is training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and confers no claim to employment in the Railways.
Do women candidates pay the application fee?
No. Women of all categories are exempt, as are SC, ST, PwBD and EBC candidates.