The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, is set to begin the online application process for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 today, November 11, 2026. Eligible candidates interested in railway apprenticeship training can submit their applications through the official website, rrcnr.org.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 4,651 apprentice training slots across different trades and units under Northern Railway.
The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application window will remain open until December 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates should check the eligibility requirements, available trades and cluster-wise vacancies before submitting their forms.
The vacancies are distributed across six clusters: Lucknow, Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Moradabad and Jammu. Selection will be based on merit prepared according to the prescribed criteria. There will be no written examination or interview as part of the selection process.
RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates should note the following important dates for the recruitment process:
| Event | Date |
| Notification release date | November 6, 2026 |
| Online application begins | November 11, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | December 11, 2026 |
| Application deadline | 11:59 PM |
| Expected merit list | February 2027 |
Applicants are advised to complete the registration process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.
Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Cluster-Wise Vacancies
RRC Northern Railway has announced a total of 4,651 apprentice training slots across six clusters. Lucknow has the highest number of vacancies, followed by Delhi and Ambala.
| Cluster | Vacancies |
| Lucknow | 1,525 |
| Delhi | 1,312 |
| Ambala | 979 |
| Firozpur | 740 |
| Moradabad | 63 |
| Jammu | 32 |
| Total | 4,651 |
Candidates must select a cluster and unit offering vacancies in their respective Industrial Training Institute (ITI) trade. Applications for trades or units without notified vacancies will not be accepted. Applicants should check the detailed notification for the complete unit-wise vacancy distribution before making their selections.
RRC NR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational and age requirements to apply for the Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment.
Educational qualification:
- Applicants must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Candidates must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- The ITI qualification must be obtained from an institution recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).
- Both the Class 10 and ITI qualifications must have been completed on or before November 6, 2026.
Candidates awaiting their Class 10 or ITI examination results are not eligible to apply.
Age limit: The prescribed age limit is 15 to 24 years as of December 11, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved category candidates according to the recruitment rules.
| Category | Age relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
RRC NR Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates will be based on merit. There will be no written examination or interview for the apprentice recruitment.
Candidates should ensure that their academic and ITI details are entered correctly because the selection process will follow the merit criteria specified in the official notification. Further stages, including document verification and medical fitness requirements, will be conducted according to the applicable recruitment guidelines.
How to Apply for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the online application:
1. Visit the official RRC Northern Railway website at rrcnr.org.
2. Open the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification and application link.
3. Read the recruitment instructions and confirm eligibility for the preferred trade.
4. Complete the registration process using the required personal and contact details.
5. Log in and fill in the application form with educational and ITI qualification details.
6. Select the appropriate cluster, unit and trade according to the available vacancies.
7. Upload the required certificates, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the application fee, if applicable, according to the official notification.
9. Review all entered information and submit the application.
10. Download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates must submit their applications by December 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Before final submission, applicants should verify their eligibility, trade preferences and selected unit carefully.
The RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 4,651 training opportunities for candidates with Class 10 and ITI qualifications. Interested applicants should complete the online registration within the prescribed period and regularly check rrcnr.org for updates regarding the merit list and subsequent selection stages.
