🚂 Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Act Apprentice | 4116 Vacancies | Multiple Trades & Disciplines | Apprentices Act 1961

🚨 URGENT: Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 4116 Vacancies – Last Date: 24 December 2025

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Northern Railway Apprentice 2025

Act Apprentice | 4116 Vacancies | Multiple Trades & Disciplines | Apprentices Act 1961

Organisation: Northern Railway (Ministry of Railways)
Notification: RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice | Posted: 18 November 2025

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📝 Online Applications Open Now – Apply Through RRC/NR Website

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Total Vacancies

4116

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Trades

Multiple Trades

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Age Limit

15-24 Years

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Qualification

10th + ITI

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Fee

₹100 (Exemptions)

🌐 RRC/NR Website 📋 Apply Online ✅ Check Eligibility 📝 How to Apply

About This Opportunity

Massive apprenticeship training opportunity across Northern Railway divisions and workshops under Apprentices Act 1961.

Northern Railway (NR), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for engagement of 4116 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for imparting training at various Divisions, Units, and Workshops across the Northern Railway region.

This is one of the largest apprenticeship recruitment drives, offering training opportunities in diverse trades including Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Mechanic (Diesel/Motor Vehicle), Carpenter, Turner, Machinist, Painter, and many other skilled trades. Apprentices will receive hands-on training under experienced professionals at prestigious railway facilities across multiple divisions including Lucknow, Delhi, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and other centers.

Important Note: Training under this program does NOT guarantee absorption in Indian Railways. It is a training opportunity meant to develop skilled personnel. No employment obligation exists after successful completion of apprenticeship. The engagement is on apprenticeship basis as per Apprentices Act 1961 and applicable rules.

4,116 Vacancies

15-24 Age Group

10th+ITI Qualification

Training No Guarantee

About Northern Railway

Organization Profile & Mission

• Zone: Northern Railway is one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways, headquartered at New Delhi.
• Coverage: Covers vast areas including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and parts of Punjab.
• Divisions: Multiple divisions including Lucknow, Firozpur, Ambala, and others operating under Northern Railway.
• Mission: Provide skilled workforce training and development through apprenticeship programs for railway operations and maintenance.
• Facilities: State-of-the-art workshops, training centers, and divisions equipped with modern machinery and equipment.
• Trades: Offers apprenticeship in multiple technical trades across engineering, electrical, mechanical, and allied disciplines.

Important Dates

Event	Date & Time	Remarks
Online Application Opens	25 November 2025 (12:00 Hrs)	Start submitting applications immediately
Last Date for Application	24 December 2025 (23:59 Hrs)	Final deadline for online submission
Merit List Display	February 2026 (Expected)	Selection results to be announced
Notification Date	18 November 2025	Notification issued by RRC/NR

Eligibility Criteria

Complete requirements for Act Apprentice positions at Northern Railway.

Essential Qualification

• 10th Class SSC/Matriculation/10th Pass
• Minimum Marks 50% in aggregate
• From Recognized Board/Institute
• AND ITI Passed In relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

Must have already passed both 10th and ITI on the date of notification (18/11/2025). Awaited results NOT acceptable.

Age Limit (As on 24.12.2025)

• Minimum Age 15 Years (Completed)
• Maximum Age 24 Years (Not Completed)
• SC/ST Relaxation Upper limit +5 years
• OBC Relaxation Upper limit +3 years
• PwBD Relaxation Upper limit +10 years

Ex-Servicemen get additional relaxation up to 10 years for service rendered + 3 years (minimum 6 months service). Age shall be calculated as on 24 December 2025, 23:59 Hours.

Category Certificates

• SC/ST Candidates Caste certificate (Central Govt format)
• OBC Candidates Caste + Non-Creamy Layer cert (valid 2025-26, issued from 01.01.2025)
• PwBD Candidates PH/PWD certificate (Competent Medical Board)
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge certificate or Armed Forces serving certificate

Certificates must be in Central Government format. Must be produced at time of Document Verification. Self-attested copies to be uploaded with application.

Important Conditions

• Trade Matching ITI trade MUST match applied trade slot
• One Application Only Multiple applications = Summary rejection
• No Amendments Cannot change application after submission
• Medical Fitness As per Apprentices Act 1961

Candidates applying for trade where no slots notified = application rejected (no fee refund). Medical certificate from Govt. authorized doctor required at Document Verification.

Reservation & Quotas

• SC/ST/OBC As per vacancy pattern
• PwBD (Horizontal) Separate quota across categories
• Ex-Servicemen Including children of deceased/disabled
• Women No fee for women candidates

Unfilled reserved seats may be offered to other categories as per rules. PwBD candidates must ensure disability matches notified trade requirements.

Selection Criteria

• Merit Basis Average of 10th & ITI percentages
• Equal Weightage Both qualifications equally weighted
• Tie-breaker 1 Older age preferred
• Tie-breaker 2 Earlier 10th pass date preferred

No written test or viva. Merit prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise in descending order of marks.

Application Fee

Fee Details (Non-Refundable)

• General/OBC Candidates: ₹100 (Online payment only)
• SC/ST Candidates: NO FEE (Exemption)
• PwBD Candidates: NO FEE (Exemption)
• Women Candidates: NO FEE (Exemption)
• Payment Mode: Online payment through designated portal ONLY (No cash/cheque/DD accepted)
• Receipt: E-receipt with date to be printed and retained by candidate after successful payment

How to Apply

Complete step-by-step online application process through RRC/NR website.

Online Application Steps

Step 1: Visit RRC/NR Website

1. Go to www.rrcnr.org (Official RRC Northern Railway website)
2. Look for "Engagement of Act Apprentice" or similar link under Recruitment section
3. Click on "Apply Online" link for Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025
4. Registration portal will open for new candidates

Step 2: Candidate Registration

1. Enter Full Name, Father's Name, Community, Category, Mobile Number, Email ID, Date of Birth
2. Select appropriate Category: General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
3. Register to create an account
4. Password will be sent to Email ID and SMS to registered Mobile Number
5. Login using credentials to proceed to Application Form

Step 3: Fill Application Form

1. Enter personal details, contact information, address
2. Fill educational details: 10th Board, Pass Year, Percentage marks
3. Fill ITI details: Trade name, Trade certificate issue date, ITI marks/percentage
4. Select relevant trade from notified list matching your ITI trade EXACTLY
5. Select cluster and workshop/unit where training slots are available for your trade
6. Choose TWO preferences for test/document verification center
7. Review all details carefully before proceeding to document upload

Step 4: Upload Documents

1. Proof of Date of Birth: SSC/10th Certificate or DOB Certificate (PDF/JPG)
2. 10th Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet (PDF/JPG, clearly visible)
3. ITI Consolidated Mark Sheet of all semesters (PDF/JPG)
4. ITI National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT (PDF/JPG)
5. Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates, Central Govt format)
6. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates, if applicable, issued from 01.01.2025)
7. PwBD Certificate (for PwBD candidates, issued by competent Medical Board)
8. Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate OR Armed Forces Serving Certificate (if applicable)
9. Photograph (10-50 KB, JPG format, clear, without glasses/cap/wig)
10. Signature & Thumb Impression (10-50 KB each, JPG format)
11. Any other documents in support of application (if applicable)

Step 5: Pay Application Fee & Submit

1. Click "Make Payment" section
2. Select appropriate fee category (if applicable)
3. Enter payment amount: ₹100 for General/OBC (or ₹0 for exempted categories)
4. Complete online payment through available portal
5. On successful payment, e-receipt will be generated with date
6. Download and print application form along with payment receipt
7. Print fee payment slip for candidate's personal records
8. Save all details for future reference

Step 6: Document Verification

1. Carry printed application form with Registration Number
2. Carry E-Admit Card downloaded from RRC website
3. Carry ORIGINAL documents and 1 set of self-attested photocopies of:
4. • Date of Birth proof (10th/DOB Certificate)
5. • 10th Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
6. • ITI Certificate & Mark Sheets
7. • Caste/OBC/PwBD/Ex-SM Certificates
8. • Medical fitness certificate (in prescribed format)
9. Attend Document Verification at notified date, time, and place as per E-Admit Card
10. Verification will be done by authorized Railway personnel
11. Any discrepancies will result in summary rejection

⚠️ Important Instructions:
• Last Date: 24 December 2025, 23:59 Hrs (Strict deadline)
• One Application Only: Multiple applications will be rejected with no fee refund
• Trade Matching: Your ITI trade MUST match the notified trade – wrong selections rejected
• Certificates: In languages other than English/Hindi must have attested translation
• No Changes: Cannot modify application after submission – submit carefully
• Original Documents: Required at Document Verification – originals will be returned after verification
• Disqualifications: False/forged certificates lead to lifetime debarment from RRB/RRC
• No TA/DA: No travel allowance/accommodation provided
• Helpline: Contact for online submission issues during working hours (09:30-18:00 Hrs)

Documents Checklist

To Be Uploaded Online + Produced at Document Verification

• ✓ Proof of Date of Birth (10th Certificate)
• ✓ 10th Class Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet (with minimum 50% marks)
• ✓ ITI Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
• ✓ ITI Consolidated Mark Sheet (all semesters)
• ✓ Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in Central Government format
• ✓ Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (OBC candidates, issued from 01.01.2025)
• ✓ PwBD/Disability Certificate (if applicable, from Medical Board)
• ✓ Discharge Certificate/Serving Certificate (Ex-Servicemen)
• ✓ Photograph (4x6 cm, clear, without glasses/cap/wig)
• ✓ Signature & Thumb Impression
• ✓ Medical Fitness Certificate (Govt. authorized doctor, in prescribed format)
• ✓ Any certificates with non-English/Hindi text must have attested English/Hindi translation

Important Links & Resources

🌐 RRC/NR Website 📋 Apply Online 🚂 Indian Railways 📞 Contact Info

Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway – Contact

Railway Recruitment Cell
Northern Railway
Lajpat Nagar
New Delhi – 110024

Official Website: https://www.rrcnr.org/
Email for Queries: Available on RRC/NR website
Helpline Hours: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Working Days)

Last Date for Online Application: 24 December 2025 at 23:59 Hrs

General Instructions & Important Notes

• Training ≠ Employment: Successful completion of apprenticeship training does NOT guarantee absorption in Indian Railways. Training is solely for skill development.
• Eligibility Verification: RRC reserves right to reject candidature at any stage if found ineligible or information is false.
• Medical Fitness: Must meet physical fitness standards as per Apprentices Act 1961 and trade-specific requirements. Medical certificate mandatory at Document Verification.
• Impersonation Warning: Any candidate found using unfair means, impersonation, or submitting forged certificates will be permanently debarred from all RRB/RRC examinations and railway recruitment.
• Trade-Trade Matching: Applicant's ITI trade MUST match notified trade slots – mismatched applications will be rejected with no fee refund.
• PwBD Disability Matching: PwBD candidates must ensure their disability matches the disability category notified for applied trade as per rules.
• Ex-Servicemen Benefits: Children of deceased/disabled Ex-Servicemen, children of serving officers/jawans, and Ex-Servicemen themselves eligible as per rules.
• No Correspondence: RRC will not be responsible for sending individual replies to candidates not selected or called. No correspondence entertained regarding individual applications.
• Merit List: Merit list to be prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise based on average of 10th and ITI percentages.
• Jurisdiction: All legal disputes shall be subject to jurisdiction of Courts at New Delhi only.