Northern Railway Recruitment: Apply for 4,651 Apprentice Positions

The Railway Recruitment Cell of Northern Railway has opened applications for 4,651 apprentice positions, available until December 11, 2026. Candidates who have completed their 10th grade and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply. The recruitment covers various clusters including Delhi and Lucknow, with specific age and educational requirements. The selection will be based on a merit list without any written exams. Interested candidates can find detailed application instructions and eligibility criteria in the full article.

By Ambika Singh Nov 13, 2026, 12:23 IST

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment Announcement

The Railway Recruitment Cell of Northern Railway (RRC NR) has initiated the online application process for 4,651 apprentice positions starting today, November 11, 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications until December 11, 2026. This recruitment is advertised under the number RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice and includes clusters in Delhi, Lucknow, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala, and Jammu. Applicants must have completed their 10th grade and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

Vacancies by Cluster

The distribution of vacancies across the clusters is as follows:

Cluster Number of Vacancies

Cluster	Number of Vacancies
Lucknow	1,525
Delhi	1,312
Ambala	979
Firozpur	740
Moradabad	63
Jammu	32
Total	4,651

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Completion of 10th grade from a recognized board with at least 50% marks.

2. An ITI certificate in the relevant trade, recognized by NCVT or SCVT.

3. Results for both the 10th grade and ITI must be declared by November 6, 2026. Candidates with results announced after this date are ineligible.

4. Applications should be submitted only for clusters where vacancies for the specific ITI trade exist.

Age Limit

As of December 11, 2026, candidates must be aged between 15 and 24 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as follows:

1. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 years

2. Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years

3. Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years

4. Ex-servicemen: Additional relaxation as per regulations.

Candidates must upload valid documents to verify their date of birth during the application process.

Selection Process

The selection will not involve a written exam or interview. Instead, candidates will be chosen based on a merit list derived from their 10th-grade and ITI course marks. Equal weightage will be given to both scores, and the merit list will reflect their average. Candidates on the merit list will undergo document verification and must submit a medical certificate. In cases of tied scores, preference will be given to the older candidate, and if ages are the same, the candidate who completed their 10th grade earlier will be prioritized.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹100 for General category candidates and others, which is non-refundable. Candidates from SC, ST, PwD, and female applicants are exempt from this fee. Payment must be made online; cash, cheque, demand draft, or money order will not be accepted. The deadline for application submission and fee payment is December 11, 2026.

How to Apply

To apply for the RRC NR Apprentice positions, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Northern Railway website.

2. Click on the online application link for apprentice recruitment.

3. Register by providing your name, father's name, mobile number, email address, and date of birth.

4. Log in using the credentials received after registration.

5. Complete the application form with the required information.

6. Upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and necessary certificates. Pay the application fee online.

7. After submission, print the application for your records.