Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for a total of 6777 apprentice positions across various trades. The online application process started on 20 July 2026 and will remain open until 19 August 2026. Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on 19 August 2026 with category-wise relaxations applicable as per rules. Applicants need to have passed Class 10th with at least 50% marks along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution. The selection will be based purely on merit list prepared from the applications received. This recruitment is advertised under Advt. No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 and offers opportunities in multiple divisions of NFR. Interested and eligible candidates should complete their registration before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues. The application fee is Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates while SC/ST/PH/Female candidates are exempted. All details including vacancy breakup and eligibility must be verified from the official notification before applying.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
20 July 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
19 August 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
19 August 2026 |
| Merit List |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH / All Female |
₹ 00/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Age |
| Minimum Age |
15 Years |
| Maximum Age |
24 Years |
Vacancy Details
| Category |
No. Of Posts |
| General |
2686 |
| OBC |
1832 |
| EWS |
688 |
| SC |
1056 |
| ST |
515 |
| Total |
6777 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility |
| Railway NFR Apprentice |
Class 10th with 50% marks + ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| Selection |
Based On Merit List |
How to Apply
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit the official website or click the apply link |
| 2 |
Register and fill the online application form |
| 3 |
Pay the application fee if applicable |
| 4 |
Submit before 19 August 2026 |
Important Links
FAQ
Q: When will the online application for Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment has started on 20 July 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for Railway NFR Apprentice Online Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is 19 August 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for Railway NFR Apprentice Bharti 2026?
A: The age limit for Railway NFR Apprentice Bharti 2026 is as follows on official website.
Q: What is the eligibility for Railway NFR Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
A: Candidates must have passed Class 10th (High School) with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
Q: What is the official website for Railway NFR?
A: The official website for Railway NFR is https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/
