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Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 4,651 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of Northern Railway has announced the recruitment of 4,651 apprentices, with applications opening on November 11, 2026. Candidates must have completed their 10th grade and hold an ITI certificate. The age limit is set between 15 and 24 years, with relaxations for reserved categories. The application fee is ₹100 for General and OBC candidates, while SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates are exempt. Interested individuals can apply until December 11, 2026. For more details, read the full article.
By Ambika Singh Nov 11, 2026, 19:52 IST

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026



Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Railway Apprentices: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of Northern Railway has announced the recruitment of 4,651 apprentices, providing a great opportunity for youth aiming for government jobs in the Railways. The online application process will commence on November 11, 2026, and interested candidates can apply through the official website until December 11, 2026.


This recruitment initiative is being conducted under the Apprentices Act of 1961, aiming to fill apprentice roles across various divisions, workshops, and units within the Railways. Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria and terms outlined in the official notification before proceeding with their applications.


Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for this recruitment, applicants must have completed their 10th grade from a recognized board with at least 50% marks. Additionally, an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, recognized by either NCVT or SCVT, is mandatory. Candidates whose 10th-grade or ITI results were not declared by November 6, 2026, are ineligible to apply.


Age Requirements:
The age range for applicants is between 15 and 24 years, calculated as of December 11, 2026. Relaxations in the upper age limit are available for candidates from reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for persons with disabilities (PwD).


Vacancy Distribution by Division:
Northern Railway has detailed a total of 4,651 apprentice vacancies across various clusters. The Lucknow cluster has the highest allocation with 1,525 vacancies, followed by 1,312 in Delhi, 979 in Ambala, and 740 in Firozpur. Additionally, there are 63 positions in Moradabad and 32 in Jammu.


Application Fee and Selection Method:
Applicants from General and OBC categories must pay an application fee of ₹100, while SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates are exempt from this fee. Payment should be made online.


Selection will be based on merit. For comprehensive details regarding recruitment, trade-specific vacancies, and selection criteria, candidates should refer to the official notification.


Application Process:
Eligible candidates can apply online via the official Northern Railway website starting November 11, with the final submission date set for December 11, 2026. It is advisable to complete the application process early rather than waiting until the deadline.


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