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RRC Northern Railway Trade Apprentice 2026: 4,651 Posts in Divisions & Workshops

Advt No: RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice•Published Date: 2026-11-06•Official Portal: RRC_NR

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Section 1

Recruitment Overview

Official Summary

Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC-NR) Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice for 4,651 training slots across Lucknow, Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Moradabad and Workshop clusters.

Recruiting BodyRailway Recruitment Cell (Northern Railway)RRC_NR
Advertisement No.RRC/NR/03/2026/Act ApprenticeOfficial Gazette
Application ModeonlineOfficial Portal
Job CategoryApprenticeshipsAll India
Section 2

Eligibility Checker

Deterministic Rules

Instant Age & Degree Audit

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Test your exact date of birth, reservation category (OBC/SC/ST/PwD), and educational degree against gazetted criteria.

Age Range: 15 - 24 Years (Relaxations apply)
Education: Matriculation (10th Pass) with min 50% aggregate + ITI in relevant trade.
Rule Ref: RRC/NR Notice 03/2026 Para 2
Section 3

Important Dates

Schedule
1. Notification Released2026-11-06Official Release
2. Application Starts2026-11-11Portal Active
3. Last Date to Apply2026-12-11Strict 23:59 IST Cut-Off
4. Fee Payment Deadline2026-12-11Online Gateway
5. Admit Card Release10 Days PriorIntimated Online
6. Examination DateTo be announcedOfficial Schedule
Section 4

Application Fee & Payment

Tariff
Official Fee Structure:

Application Fee: ₹100. SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil.

Accepted Payment Modes:

Online Payment via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Mastercard/RuPay), or Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Section 5

Age Limit & Relaxation

Benchmark
Prescribed Age Range15 - 24 YearsGeneral / UR Category
Age Cut-Off Date2026-12-11Benchmark cut-off

Upper Age Relaxations:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3 Years
SC / ST Candidates+5 Years
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)+10 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)+3 Years
Section 6

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Matrix
Official Pay LevelMonthly Stipend as per Railway Board Apprenticeship RulesPer Commission Guidelines
Basic Pay₹7,000 - ₹8,500
Dearness (DA)As Applicable
House Rent (HRA)Per Station Class
AllowancesTA, NPS, CGHS
Section 7

Vacancy Distribution

4,651 Total Posts
Post NamePostsAge
Act Apprentice (Designated Trades)4,65115 to 24 Years
Section 8

Educational Qualification

Criteria

Prescribed Educational Benchmark

Matriculation (10th Pass) with min 50% aggregate + ITI in relevant trade.
Institution: Recognized by statutory regulatory bodies.
Equivalence: Discretion rests with the recruiting authority.
Section 9

Post-wise Eligibility

Cadre Rules
Post #14651 Vacancies

Act Apprentice (Designated Trades)

Matriculation (10th Pass) with min 50% aggregate + ITI in relevant trade.

Section 10

Selection Process

Stages
1100% Merit list prepared taking average of marks in 10th Class
2ITI (No exam
3No interview)

Official selection stages per RRC_NR notification circular.

Section 11

Documents Checklist

Checklist
Recent Photo: Scanned color passport size.
Signature: Clear scan in black/blue ink.
Govt ID: Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID.
Age Proof: 10th / Secondary Certificate.
Education: Prescribed degree/diploma marks.
Category: SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable).
Section 12

How to Apply Online

Procedure

Apply online via official RRC-NR portal at rrcnr.org or actapp.rrcnr.org.

Step 1Register / OTR
Step 2Upload Docs
Step 3Submit & Pay
Section 13

Official Notification & Portals

Direct Verified Access
Apply Online PortalOfficial Candidate Registration Gateway
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Download Official NotificationOfficial Gazetted Circular PDF
Download Official PDF
Official Commission Portalhttps://www.rrcnr.org
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Frequently Asked Questions — RRC_NR Recruitment 2026

What is the last date to apply for RRC Northern Railway Trade Apprentice 2026: 4,651 Posts in Divisions & Workshops?

The last date to submit the online application for RRC Northern Railway Trade Apprentice 2026: 4,651 Posts in Divisions & Workshops is 2026-12-11 (fee payment deadline: 2026-12-11).

How many total vacancies are announced in RRC Northern Railway Trade Apprentice 2026: 4,651 Posts in Divisions & Workshops?

A total of 4,651 vacancies have been released under advertisement number RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice by Railway Recruitment Cell (Northern Railway).

What is the age limit and salary for RRC Northern Railway Trade Apprentice 2026: 4,651 Posts in Divisions & Workshops?

Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as of the cut-off date (applicable category relaxations apply: OBC +3y, SC/ST +5y, PwD +10y). The pay scale is Monthly Stipend as per Railway Board Apprenticeship Rules.

What educational qualifications are required for RRC Northern Railway Trade Apprentice 2026: 4,651 Posts in Divisions & Workshops?

Act Apprentice (Designated Trades): Matriculation (10th Pass) with min 50% aggregate + ITI in relevant trade.

What is the official website to apply for RRC Northern Railway Trade Apprentice 2026: 4,651 Posts in Divisions & Workshops?

Candidates can apply directly on the official Railway Recruitment Cell (Northern Railway) recruitment portal (https://actapp.rrcnr.org). VacancyTrack provides direct, verified links to official authority portals.

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