NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 6,777 Vacancies; Apply Online from July 20

Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 15:32 [IST]

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification, inviting applications for 6,777 Apprentice posts across various divisions and workshops. The recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in different trades.

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official NFR recruitment portal from July 20, 2026. The online application window will remain open until August 19, 2026. Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility conditions.

NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The recruitment drive aims to engage apprentices in multiple trades across various units of Northeast Frontier Railway. Selection will be made purely on merit without any written examination or interview.

Candidates who have passed the required educational qualifications and possess the relevant ITI certificate can apply online within the prescribed dates.

Important Dates

Applicants should keep the following schedule in mind:

Event	Date
Notification Released	July 2026
Online Registration Begins	July 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply	August 19, 2026

Candidates are encouraged to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the apprenticeship must satisfy the following conditions:

Educational Qualification

Applicants should possess the prescribed educational qualification and trade-specific ITI certificate as mentioned in the official notification.

For most trades:

Matriculation (Class 10) with at least 50% aggregate marks
National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade

For Laboratory Technician (Pathology) and Laboratory Technician (Radiology) trades:

Class 10 with a minimum of 50% marks
Class 12 (Science) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

Candidates should verify the trade-wise educational requirements before submitting the application.

Age Limit

Age limit should be not be below 15 years and above 24 years of age.

Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable according to Government of India rules.

Selection Process

No written examination or interview will be conducted.

Selection will be based on:

Unit-wise merit
Trade-wise merit
Community-wise merit

The merit list for most trades will be prepared by considering the average percentage of marks obtained in:

Matriculation (minimum 50%)
ITI in the relevant trade

For Laboratory Technician trades, merit will be based on:

Matriculation marks
Class 12 Science marks (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Final selection will depend on document verification and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.

Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the latest Apprenticeship Rules.

Currently, the stipend structure is:

First Year: ₹9,600 per month
Second Year: ₹10,560 per month
Third Year: ₹11,040 per month

The stipend rates are subject to revision by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship from time to time.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay:

General/OBC/EWS: ₹100

The following categories are exempted from paying the application fee:

SC
ST
PwBD
Women Candidates
Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates meeting the prescribed income criteria

Eligible EBC applicants must upload the required income certificate issued after April 1, 2026.

How to Apply for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway recruitment website.

2. Click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application link.

3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

4. Fill in the online application form carefully.

5. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.

6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

7. Submit the application form.

8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Conclusion

The NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 6,777 apprenticeship opportunities for ITI-qualified candidates looking to begin their careers with the Indian Railways. Since the selection is entirely merit-based, candidates should ensure that all details entered in the application form are accurate and complete. Interested applicants should submit their online applications between July 20 and August 19, 2026, and regularly visit the official NFR website for further announcements regarding the merit list and document verification schedule.