What is the total number of vacancies in Northern Railway Apprentice 2025?

There are 4116 Act Apprentice vacancies across 5 clusters.

What is the last date to apply online?

Last date to apply online is 24th December 2025 up to 23:59 Hours.

Is there any written exam?

No. Selection is purely merit-based (average of 10th + ITI marks).

Who is exempted from the application fee?

SC/ST/PwBD and all women candidates are fully exempted.

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) has released the much-awaited Act Apprentice Notification for the year 2025-26. This recruitment drive presents a golden opportunity for qualified candidates, offering a total of 4,116 vacancies for training under the Apprentices Act 1961.

Interested candidates should note that the online application window will open on November 25, 2025, and the deadline for submitting applications is December 24, 2025 (23:59 hours).

1. RRV Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Overview

2. Key Dates and Application Links

3. Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

4. Cluster-wise Vacancies Breakdown

5. Selection Process and Application Fee

6. How to Apply for Northern Railway Apprentice 2025-26

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. RRC Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Overview

The notification, bearing No. RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice details the recruitment for Act Apprentices across various divisions/units/workshops of Northern Railway.

Detail	Information
Post Name	Act Apprentices
Total Vacancies	4116
Qualification	10th + ITI
Stipend	As per Apprenticeship Rules
Training Period	As per the Apprentices Act 1961
Selection Process	Merit Basis (No Exam/Interview)
Job Location	Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir
Official Portal	rrcnr.org

2. Key Dates and Application Links

All applicants need to adhere to the schedule provided by RRC Northern Railway.

✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Important Dates:

Event	Date / Time
Starting Date of Online Application	25/11/2025 (12:00 hrs)
Closing Date of Online Application	24/12/2025 (23:59 Hrs)
Last Date	24/12/2025 (23:00 Hrs)
Expected Date of Merit List	February 2026

✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Important Links:

Official Notification PDF
Apply Online (Link activates on 25/11/2025)

3. Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must meet two primary academic requirements:

1. They must have passed the 10th class (Matriculation) or equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised board.

2. They must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT-recognised institute. Note: Candidates holding higher qualifications, such as a diploma or degree, are also eligible to apply.

✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Age Limit:

The age calculation is based on the closing date, 24/12/2025.

Minimum Age: 15 years.
Maximum Age: 24 years.

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST: 05 years
OBC: 03 years
PwBD: 10 years

4. Cluster-wise Vacancies Breakdown

A total of 4116 Act Apprentice slots are available across five major clusters under the Northern Railway.

Cluster / Unit Name	Total Vacancies
Cluster Lucknow (LKO)	1397
Cluster Ambala (UMB)	914
Cluster Moradabad (MB)	16
Cluster Delhi (DLI)	1137
Cluster Firozpur (FZR)	632
Total	4116

5. Selection Process and Application Fee

✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Selection Process:

The selection process is purely merit-based, providing an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong academic records.

There will be no written test or interview.
A merit list will be prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in matriculation (10th grade) and ITI, with equal weight given to both qualifications.
Final selection involves document verification and a medical examination.

✅ Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 Application Fee:

The application fee is payable online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Category	Fee
General / OBC / Other State Candidates	₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates	Nil (Fully exempted)

6. How to Apply for Northern Railway Apprentice 2025-26

The application process is entirely online through the official RRC Northern Railway portal, rrcnr.org.

1. Visit the official website: Go to rrcnr.org or use the direct 'Apply Online' link provided above.

2. Register: Register using a valid mobile number & email ID.

3. Login and Fill Form: Log in to the portal and complete the entire application form.

4. Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents, including a photo, signature, thumb impression, and required certificates.

5. Pay Fee: Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the online payment mode.

6. Submit and Print: Submit the final application and take a printout for future reference. Remember: the last date for submission is 24th December 2025 (23:59 hours).

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question	Answer
What is the total number of vacancies in Northern Railway Apprentice 2025?	4116 Act Apprentice slots across 5 clusters.
What is the last date to apply online?	24th December 2025 up to 23:59 hours.
Is there any written exam?	No. Selection is purely on a merit basis (average of 10th + ITI marks).
Who is exempt from the application fee?	SC/ST/PwBD and all women candidates are fully exempted.
When will the merit list be published?	The merit list is expected in February 2026.