The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has officially released the notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the 2025-26 session. A total of 4116 vacancies are available for candidates seeking apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates with a minimum qualification of matriculation (10th class) and an ITI certificate in a relevant trade can apply online through the official RRC NR website from November 25, 2025, to December 24, 2025. Here we will cover all important details like eligibility criteria, application process, selection process and other key details.

RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Matriculation (10th): Must have passed the 10th class examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 examination system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
• ITI Certification: Must possess an ITI Trade Certificate in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training).

Age Limit (as of 24.12.2025)

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 Years
  • OBC: 3 Years
  • PwBD: 10 Years

Selection Process

The selection process consists following stages:

• No Written Exam
• Merit Calculation

How To Apply Online For RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Candidates need to follow below steps to fill application form:

1. Go to the official website at www.rrcnr.org.
2. Click on the link “Engagement of Act Apprentice 2025-26” or “Apply Online”.
3. Register with valid email and mobile number.
4. Fill application form with your personal. educational and contact details.
5. Upload scanned documents such as photo, signature and educational certificates.
6. Pay application fee.
7. Submit and take printout for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment drive?

A: A total of 4,116 vacancies have been announced for the 2025-26 session, distributed across five clusters: Lucknow (1,397), Delhi (1,137), Ambala (934), Firozpur (632), and Moradabad (16).

Q2: Is there a written exam for the RRC NR Apprentice selection?

A: No. The selection is purely merit-based. The merit list will be prepared by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (10th) (with a minimum of 50% aggregate) and ITI marks.

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