RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27: 4,651 Training Slots
RRC Northern Railway has released Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice dated 6 November 2026 for 4,651 Act Apprentice training slots across its divisions, units and workshops. Apply online on rrcnr.org from 11 November to 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM IST). Eligibility: Class 10 (50%) + ITI; selection on merit, no written test.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RRC NR Act Apprentice 2026-27 notification (RRC/NR/03/2026) | 6 November 2026 | Done |
| RRC NR Act Apprentice 2026-27 online application opens | 11 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| RRC NR Act Apprentice 2026-27 online application last date (11:59 PM) | 11 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| RRC NR Act Apprentice 2026-27 merit list (expected) | February 2027 | Tba |
| Qualification | SSC/Matriculation/10th (10+2 system) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board, and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). Both must be passed by 06.11.2026; candidates whose result was awaited on that date are not eligible. |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years completed and below 24 years as on 11.12.2026 |
| Relaxation | SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years; Ex-servicemen as per clause 3.4 |
| Medical | Fitness as per the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992; medical certificate from a Govt. doctor (not below Assistant Surgeon) at DV |
Cluster-wise training slots (Annexure A)
| Cluster | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1,525 | 774 | 229 | 112 | 410 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1,312 | 668 | 198 | 94 | 352 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 979 | 501 | 144 | 72 | 262 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 740 | 442 | 169 | 12 | 117 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 63 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 16 |
| Jammu | 32 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 4,651 | 2,433 | 755 | 300 | 1,163 |
Slots are provisional and include PwBD and Ex-SM slots. Trade-wise and unit-wise details are in Annexure A of the notification.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All other candidates | ₹100 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No fee |
Pay online only as part of the application. Cash, cheque, money order, IPO, DD and recruitment fee stamps are not accepted. Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.
- Screening and scrutiny of applications — no written test or viva.
- Merit list cluster-, trade- and community-wise, on the average of Class 10 and ITI percentages (equal weightage).
- Tie: older candidate first; if the date of birth is the same, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier.
- Document Verification with originals and medical fitness certificate.
- Open rrcnr.org on or after 11 November 2026 and access the apprentice application when activated.
- Read the 18-page notification, especially Annexure A training slots for the relevant ITI trade and selected cluster/unit.
- Prepare Matric/10th marksheet, NCVT/SCVT ITI marksheet/certificate, photograph, signature and reservation/medical documents where applicable.
- Complete only one application, verify details and trade selection carefully: changes after final submission are not allowed.
- Pay the applicable ₹100 online fee unless exempt, submit before 11 December 2026 at 11:59 PM, and save the receipt and submitted form.
Full Details
Current status: Notification released; online applications open 11 November 2026 | Last date: 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM IST) | 4,651 training slots
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has released Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice dated 6 November 2026 for engagement of 4,651 Act Apprentices across Northern Railway divisions, units and workshops. The online application window is 11 November 2026 to 11 December 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Applicants should use only the official RRC Northern Railway site, verify their ITI trade against Annexure A, and review the full notice before submitting the form.
These are apprenticeship training slots under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Completion of training does not guarantee a permanent Railway appointment.
RRC Northern Railway official website (apply from 11 November 2026) · Official notification RRC/NR/03/2026 (PDF, 18 pages)
Recruitment Overview
| Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway |
|---|---|
| Notification | RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice, 06-11-2026 |
| Total training slots | 4,651 (provisional; Annexure A details) |
| Application start | 11-11-2026 |
| Application deadline | 11-12-2026 at 23:59 IST |
| Merit display | February 2027 — expected, not confirmed |
| Qualification | Class 10/Matric with minimum 50% aggregate + ITI in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT-recognized institute |
| Age | 15 years completed and below 24 years as of 11-12-2026, relaxations apply |
| Application fee | ₹100; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/women |
| Selection | Merit from equal weighting of Class 10 and ITI percentage; no written test or viva |
Vacancy and Eligibility Details
The 4,651 notified training slots are provisional and may be increased or reduced. Trade-, cluster- and unit-wise seats and reservations appear in Annexure A (official notice pages 9–18). Applicants must match the chosen cluster/unit with their specific ITI trade; applying where the trade has no training slots may lead to rejection.
Applicants must already have passed both Matriculation and the relevant ITI qualification as of the notification date, 6 November 2026. Candidates awaiting results on that date are not eligible. Age relaxations include SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years and PwBD +10 years; see clauses 3.2–3.4 for other cases, including ex-servicemen.
Cluster-Wise Training Slots (Annexure A)
| Cluster | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1,525 | 774 | 229 | 112 | 410 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1,312 | 668 | 198 | 94 | 352 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 979 | 501 | 144 | 72 | 262 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 740 | 442 | 169 | 12 | 117 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 63 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 16 |
| Jammu | 32 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 4,651 | 2,433 | 755 | 300 | 1,163 |
Cluster totals are from the “Grand Total” rows of Annexure A. PwBD (HI/LD/MD/VI) and Ex-SM slots are included in these numbers. Trade-wise and unit-wise slots are in the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application begins | 11 November 2026 |
| Application closes | 11 December 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Merit list | Expected February 2027; exact date not announced |
Selection Process and How to Apply
RRC will scrutinize applications and prepare trade-/cluster-/community-wise merit lists using the average percentage of Class 10 and ITI marks with equal weight. There is no written examination or viva. Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, trade, identity and applicable category certificates, and meet medical fitness requirements.
- Open rrcnr.org on or after 11 November 2026 and access the apprentice application when activated.
- Read the 18-page notification, especially Annexure A training slots for the relevant ITI trade and selected cluster/unit.
- Prepare Matric/10th marksheet, NCVT/SCVT ITI marksheet/certificate, photograph, signature and reservation/medical documents where applicable.
- Complete only one application, verify details and trade selection carefully: changes after final submission are not allowed.
- Pay the applicable ₹100 online fee unless exempt, submit before 11 December 2026 at 11:59 PM, and save the receipt and submitted form.
Related Railway Apprentice Updates
See also RRC NWR Apprentice 2026, other Railway recruitment updates and ITI government jobs and the Exam Calendar.
Source: RRC Northern Railway Notification No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice dated 06.11.2026 (18 pages), listed on rrcnr.org on 6 November 2026. Page 1: notification number, slot total, registration dates and expected merit period; pages 2–4: qualification, age, fee exemptions and merit formula; Annexure A: trade- and unit-wise training slots. Last verified: 9 November 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
RRC Northern Railway notified 4,651 provisional apprenticeship training slots under Notification RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice.
Online registration is scheduled for 11 November through 11 December 2026, closing at 11:59 PM IST.
Yes. Applicants need Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks and ITI in a relevant NCVT/SCVT-recognized trade, completed by 6 November 2026.
The notification specifies merit based on equal weighting of Class 10 and ITI percentages, without a written test or viva.
No automatic appointment is guaranteed. The official notice explicitly disclaims permanent Railway absorption after training.
February 2027 is mentioned as an expected period; no exact release date is announced.