NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

North East Frontier Railway (NFR) invites online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 in designated trades across Workshops, Divisions and Units in the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway.

Vacancy Details – 6,777 Slots

Trades include: Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Carpenter, Plumber, Mechanic (Diesel/RAC/Electrical Instruments), Electronics Mechanic, Painter, Mason, Draughtsman, Surveyor, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, COPA, Secretarial Assistant, Health Sanitary Inspector, Lab Technician, and many more.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age (as on 19-08-2026): 15–24 years
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen – 10 yrs + service period
• Qualification: Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% aggregate marks + ITI certificate in relevant trade
• For Lab Technician (Pathology/Radiology): 10th + 12th Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Selection Process

• Merit-based on average of Matriculation (50% weight) + ITI marks (50% weight)
• Unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise merit list
• Document Verification (DV)
• Medical examination

Important Dates

Application Fee

As per NFR norms (refer official notification).

How to Apply

Apply online through NFR official website: nfr.indianrailways.gov.in → General Info → Departments → Personnel → Act Apprentice Notification

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