Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) — one of the 18 zonal railways of Indian Railways, headquartered at Maligaon, Guwahati (Assam) — has officially released the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 for a massive 6,777 Act Apprentice vacancies across its workshops, divisions, and units. This is the largest railway apprentice notification so far in 2026.
This is an exceptional opportunity for ITI-passed candidates and 12th Science students of Northeast India and beyond to train at one of India’s most strategically important railway zones — covering Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Headquarters | Maligaon, Guwahati, Assam |
| Advertisement Number | NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 6,777 Posts |
| Apprenticeship Type | Under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹9,600/- to ₹11,040/- per month |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates – NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | July 14, 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | July 20, 2026 (9:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 19, 2026 (5:30 PM / 17:30 hrs) |
| Merit List Publication | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | To be announced |
Application Fee – NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- | Non-refundable |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹0/- (Nil) | Free |
| Female (All Categories) | ₹0/- (Nil) | Free |
| EBC (Economically Backward Class) | ₹0/- (Nil) | Free |
| Payment Mode | Online | — |
| Modification Fee | ₹50/- per occasion | For corrections after submission |
Age Limit – NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age (UR) | 24 Years |
| Age Calculated As On | August 19, 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: +5 yrs |
Qualification – NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Path | Qualification | Applicable For |
|---|---|---|
| Path A (ITI) | 10th Pass with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks + ITI Certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in a relevant trade | All engineering/technical trades |
| Path B (12th Science) | 12th Pass (10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology with minimum 50% marks | Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and similar health-related trades |
Training Locations / Divisions – NFR 2026
NFR apprenticeship training is conducted across multiple divisions and workshops in Northeast India and beyond:
| Division / Unit | Coverage Area |
|---|---|
| Katihar Division | Bihar (Katihar district and surrounding railway areas) |
| Alipurduar Division | North Bengal / Assam border (West Bengal) |
| Rangiya Division | Western Assam, Kamrup area |
| Lumding Division | Central Assam (Lumding railway hub) |
| Tinsukia Division | Upper Assam, Arunachal Pradesh border |
| Workshops & Other Units | NFR-affiliated workshops and production units |
Monthly Stipend – NFR Apprentice 2026
| Year of Apprenticeship | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹9,600/- per month |
| 2nd Year | ₹10,320/- per month |
| 3rd Year (if applicable) | ₹11,040/- per month |
Selection Process – NFR Apprentice 2026
- Merit List Preparation:
- For ITI candidates (Path A): Merit = Average of 10th class marks % + ITI marks %
- For 12th PCB candidates (Path B): Merit = Average of 10th class marks % + 12th PCB marks %
- No written exam — merit is entirely based on academic marks
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates called with all original documents
- Medical Fitness Examination: Standard Railway medical fitness check
How to Apply Online – NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Portal opens: July 20, 2026 (9:00 AM) | Closes: August 19, 2026 (5:30 PM)
Navigate to the official website:
nfr.indianrailways.gov.in → General Info → Departments → Personnel → Act Apprentice Notification
- Visit the Official Website – Go to nfr.indianrailways.gov.in on or after July 20, 2026 (9:00 AM)
- Find the Notification – Navigate: General Info → Departments → Personnel → Act Apprentice Notification → Click the registration/apply link
- Generate Registration Credentials – Enter basic details to generate your unique Registration Number and login credentials
- Login & Fill Application Form – Login with your credentials. Fill:
- Personal details (name, DOB, gender, category, address)
- Qualification details (10th marks, board; ITI trade, marks, NCVT/SCVT; or 12th PCB marks)
- Division and trade preference (choose carefully — influences allotment)
- Contact details (mobile, email)
- Upload Documents:
- 10th class marksheet
- ITI certificate and marksheet (NCVT/SCVT)
- 12th PCB marksheet (if applying under Path B)
- Category/caste certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Pay Fee – ₹100/- (UR/OBC/EWS) online. SC/ST/PwD/Female/EBC: Free
- Submit & Download Receipt – Review ALL details before submitting. Submit. Download the application receipt.
Important Links – NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Apply Online (Active from July 20, 9 AM) | Apply Online |
| NFR Official Website | NFR |
FAQs – NFR Apprentice 2026
Ans. Last date 19 August 2026 (5:30 PM / 17:30 hrs) hai. Apply link 20 July 2026 (9:00 AM) se active hogi — abhi nahi.
Ans. Total 6,777 Act Apprentice vacancies — yeh 2026 ka sabse bada railway apprentice recruitment hai.
Ans. Path A (ITI): 10th Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) dono mein minimum 50% marks. Path B (12th Science): 12th PCB mein minimum 50% marks — MLT jaise health trades ke liye.
Ans. Haan! Minimum age sirf 15 saal hai (as on 19/08/2026). Yeh railway apprenticeship ke liye bahut kam age limit hai — fresh ITI students directly apply kar sakte hain.
Ans. ITI candidates ke liye: (10th % + ITI %) ÷ 2 — dono ka average. Koi written test nahi — sirf marks-based merit list