RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4651 Act Apprentice Posts, Last Date 11 December 2026 APPLY FROM 11 Nov 2026

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Overview

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary (In Simple Words)

Northern Railway needs 4,651 Act Apprentices for training in its workshops and units. This is a training programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961 – it is not a permanent railway job, but selected candidates get hands-on training in a railway workshop or unit and a stipend as per the Apprenticeship Rules. There is no written exam and no interview in this recruitment. Your selection depends only on your marks – the average of your Class 10 percentage and your ITI percentage. If your marks are good, your name will come in the merit list, which is expected in February 2027. After that, your documents will be checked and a medical examination will be done. You can apply online only, from 11 November to 11 December 2026, on the official website rrcnr.org. The fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and there is no fee for SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates.

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

A total of 4,651 Act Apprentice posts are available for the training year 2026-27. The posts are spread across the six clusters of Northern Railway. The full trade-wise and cluster-wise list of slots is given in the official notification PDF on rrcnr.org – check it before you choose your cluster and trade, because the number of slots is different for every trade and unit.

RRC NR Apprentice 2026 – Cluster Wise Training Units

Training will be given in the following clusters of Northern Railway. Choose your cluster carefully while filling the online form, and check the trade-wise slots for that cluster in the notification PDF.

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, read the eligibility conditions carefully. If you do not meet any one condition, your application can be rejected at the document verification stage.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (as on 11 December 2026)

Age Relaxation (as per Government Rules)

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

There is no written exam and no interview in this recruitment. Selection is done in three steps.

1. Merit List: A merit list is prepared from the average of the percentage of marks in Class 10 (Matriculation) and ITI. The merit list is expected in February 2027.
2. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted in the merit list are called for document verification. All original certificates are checked at this stage.
3. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass the medical examination as per the Apprenticeship Rules before training starts.

There is no centralised merit list. The merit list is prepared separately for each unit, trade and community, equal to the number of slots available.

How Is the Merit List Calculated?

The merit is the simple average of the percentage of marks in Class 10 and the percentage of marks in ITI. Both carry equal weight.

Example: If a candidate has 70% marks in Class 10 and 80% marks in ITI, the merit will be (70 + 80) / 2 = 75%. Candidates with higher merit get a higher place in the list. If two candidates have the same merit, the older candidate is placed higher, as per the rules.

So your Class 10 marks matter as much as your ITI marks. Candidates with good marks in both have the best chance of selection.

How to Apply Online for RRC NR Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only, from 11 November to 11 December 2026. Follow these steps.

1. Open the official RRC Northern Railway website, www.rrcnr.org.
2. Find and click on the link for Act Apprentice Engagement 2026-27 (Advt. No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice).
3. Read the full notification PDF carefully, including the trade-wise and cluster-wise slots.
4. Click on Apply Online and complete the new registration with your name, mobile number and email ID.
5. Fill in your personal details, Class 10 marks and ITI trade details correctly.
6. Choose your cluster and trade carefully.
7. Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the given size and format.
8. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 100 for General / OBC / EWS; no fee for SC / ST / PwBD / Women).
9. Check the full form once again, submit it, and download and save the printout for future reference.

Note: Do not wait for the last date. The website can become slow on the last day because of heavy traffic. Apply early and keep your application number safe.

Documents Required for RRC NR Apprentice 2026

• Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet – with minimum 50% marks
• ITI Certificate and Marksheet – in the relevant trade (NCVT / SCVT)
• Birth Certificate or Class 10 Certificate – for date of birth proof
• Category Certificate – SC / ST / OBC / EWS, if applicable
• PwBD Certificate – if applicable
• Photo ID Proof – Aadhaar Card or any valid government ID
• Passport Size Photograph – recent photograph
• Signature – scanned copy in the given format
• Mobile Number and Email ID – active and in use

Keep all original documents ready before document verification. The details in your application form must match your certificates exactly.

RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights

• Total 4,651 Act Apprentice posts in Northern Railway for the training year 2026-27.
• No written exam and no interview – selection is only on the merit list.
• Merit is the average of Class 10 percentage and ITI percentage, so both marks matter equally.
• Qualification is simple – Class 10 with 50% marks + ITI in the relevant trade.
• Age limit is 15 to 24 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
• Application fee is only Rs. 100, and there is no fee for SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates.
• Training will be given in six clusters – Lucknow, Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Moradabad and Jammu.
• This is apprenticeship training, not a permanent railway job – training does not guarantee a job.
• Apply only on the official website rrcnr.org. Beware of touts, brokers and job racketeers.

Common Mistakes While Applying

• Applying with less than 50% marks in Class 10: The minimum is 50% in aggregate. Candidates below 50% are not eligible.
• Choosing the wrong trade: Your ITI trade must match the trade you apply for. Check the trade list in the notification PDF.
• Wrong marks entered: Enter your exact Class 10 and ITI percentages. Wrong marks can lead to rejection at document verification.
• Waiting for the last date: The portal can slow down on 11 December 2026. Apply early.
• Applying on fake websites: Apply only on rrcnr.org. Do not pay money to any agent or tout for this recruitment.
• Thinking it is a permanent job: This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It does not guarantee a railway job after training.

Other Live RRC NR Notifications 2026

Along with the Apprentice recruitment, two more RRC Northern Railway notifications are live at the same time. Their last date is also near, so check them if you are eligible.

FAQs – RRC NR Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many posts are available in RRC NR Recruitment 2026?
There are 4,651 Act Apprentice posts in Northern Railway for the training year 2026-27, under Advertisement No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRC NR Apprentice 2026?
The last date to apply online is 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Online applications start on 11 November 2026.

Q3. What is the qualification for RRC NR Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institute recognised by NCVT or SCVT.

Q4. What is the age limit for RRC NR Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 11 December 2026. Age relaxation is given to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government rules.

Q5. Is there any exam in RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. There is no written exam and no interview. Selection is done only on the merit list, followed by document verification and a medical examination.

Q6. How is the merit list prepared for RRC NR Apprentice 2026?
The merit list is prepared from the average of the percentage of marks in Class 10 and the percentage of marks in ITI. For example, 70% in Class 10 and 80% in ITI gives a merit of 75%.

Q7. What is the application fee for RRC NR Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. There is no fee for SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates.

Q8. When will the RRC NR Apprentice merit list be released?
The merit list is expected in February 2027. It will be published on the official website, rrcnr.org.

Q9. Is RRC NR Apprentice a permanent railway job?
No. This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates get training and a stipend as per the Apprenticeship Rules, but training does not guarantee a permanent railway job.

Q10. Where can I apply for RRC NR Recruitment 2026?
You can apply online only on the official RRC Northern Railway website, www.rrcnr.org, from 11 November to 11 December 2026. For any problem, you can call the RRC help desk on 9560268721 or 9560268722 from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM (except holidays).