RRB Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

RRB Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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• For General/OBC Candidate -100/-

• For SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidate -Nil/-

• The six clusters mentioned in Annexure A are

• Lucknow(LKD)

• Delhi(DLI)

• Firozpur(FZR)

• Moradabad(MB)

• Ambala(UMB)

• Jammu

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

1.      Must have passed SSC/Matriculation/Class 10th or equivalent under the 10+2 examination system.

2.      Must have obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 10th.

3.      Must have passed ITI in the relevant trade.

4.      ITI qualification must be issued by an NCVT/SCVT-recognized institution recognized by the Government of India.

Important conditions:

• Candidates must have passed the required qualifications on 06 November 2026.
• Candidates whose Class 10th or ITI results were awaited on the notification date are not eligible.
• Candidates must select a cluster and unit where training slots for their ITI trade are available.

Age Limit

Age calculated as on 11 December 2026 (closing date of application).

Candidates must have completed 15 years and must not have completed 24 years of age as on 11 December 2026.

Age Relaxation (Category-wise)

Ex-Servicemen conditions:

• Relaxation is based on the service rendered in the Defence Forces plus 3 years.
• Minimum 6 months of continuous service is required.
• The specified relaxation does not apply to Ex-Servicemen who have already joined civil Government service after availing Ex-Servicemen status.

Reservation Certificate Requirements

• SC/ST: Central Government format caste certificate issued by the appropriate authority.
• OBC: Caste certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate valid for 2026–27, issued on or after 01 January 2026, in Central Government format.
• Ex-Servicemen: Discharge certificate.
• Children of Ex-Servicemen: Parent's discharge certificate.
• Children of serving Armed Forces personnel: Parent's serving certificate.
• PwBD: Disability certificate issued by a competent authority.

Medical Fitness and Physical Standards

Candidates must satisfy the minimum physical fitness standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

• Medical fitness certificate must be produced at Document Verification.
• It must be in the prescribed format.
• It must be signed by a Government-authorized doctor (GAZ), not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central/State Hospital.

PwBD trade-wise suitability:

1. Locomotor Disability (LD):

• Fitter/Turner: Partially damaged lower limb on one side can be accommodated.
• Welder (G&E): A person without a leg and without three fingers of one hand can be accommodated.
• Electrician: Partially affected lower limb candidates can be accommodated.
• Machinist: Only small finger damaged.
• Painter General/Carpenter: One upper and lower limb partially damaged.
• Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)/Mechanic (Diesel): Specified partial damage to fingers of both hands or one lower limb.
• Refrigerator AC Mechanic: One limb partially working or small finger of each hand damaged.

2. Visually Impaired (VI):

• Applicable trades include Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter General, Mechanic (Diesel), Electrician, Wireman and Refrigerator AC Mechanic.
• Low vision means impairment below 6/18 to 6/60 with best correction in the better eye, or specified visual-field impairment:
• Reduction of field to less than 50 degrees.
• Hemianopia with macular involvement.
• Altitudinal defect involving lower fields.

3. Hearing Impaired (HI):

• Applicable trades include Fitter, Welder (G&E), Turner, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter General, Mechanic (Diesel), Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Electrician and Wireman.
• Disability categories mentioned: Deaf, Dumb, Deaf & Dumb.

4. Multiple Disabilities (MD):

• Candidates having more than one disability will be treated under Multiple Disabilities.

Selection Process / Recruitment Process

Selection will be conducted through the following procedure:

1.      Screening and scrutiny of online applications.

2.      Preparation of merit based on Class 10th and ITI marks.

3.      Equal weightage will be given to Class 10th and ITI examination marks.

4.      Merit will be prepared trade-wise, cluster-wise and community-wise.

5.      Candidates will be shortlisted in descending order of merit according to the available training slots.

6.      Document Verification.

7.      Medical fitness verification and completion of the apprenticeship agreement.

Merit Calculation

The selection merit will be calculated using the average of:

• Class 10th/Matriculation percentage.
• ITI examination percentage.

Both qualifications will receive equal weightage.

Tie-breaking rules:

• If two candidates obtain equal marks, the older candidate will be preferred.
• If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be considered first.

Written Examination: No written test.

Interview/Viva: No viva.

Important: Any discrepancy between marks/CGPA entered in the online application and original certificates will result in rejection.

Calculation of Marks

• For boards using grading systems, the midpoint of the applicable grade range will be considered.
• The average will be calculated by treating each subject as out of 100 marks.
• CGPA/grades must be converted into actual marks and entered in the application.
• Marks of all subjects will be considered, not just a group of subjects.
• For ITI, the average marks in the consolidated statement of marks for all semesters of the applied trade will be considered.

Pay Scale / Salary Details

• Training Period: As per applicable existing rules.
• Monthly Stipend: As per extant rules applicable.
• Exact stipend amount: Not Mentioned in PDF.
• Salary after training: Not Mentioned in PDF.

The notification specifies apprenticeship training and does not guarantee regular employment after successful completion.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Candidates must submit the application online through the RRC Northern Railway website.

1.      Visit the official website: www.rrcnr.org.

2.      Click on the link Engagement of Act Apprentice – Online Application.

3.      Read the notification and eligibility instructions carefully.

4.      Complete Candidate Registration by entering:

o    Candidate's Name

o    Father's Name

o    Community

o    Category

o    Mobile Number

o    Email ID

o    Date of Birth

5.      Submit the registration form.

6.      Receive the password through the registered email ID and SMS.

7.      Log in to the Candidate Dashboard.

8.      Fill in the online application form.

9.      Select the appropriate cluster, unit and relevant ITI trade.

10. Upload the required photograph, signature and thumb impression.

11. Upload educational, caste, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen certificates, wherever applicable.

12. Pay the online application fee, except for exempted categories.

13. Check all entered information carefully.

14. Submit the application finally.

15. Download and print the submitted application form and fee payment receipt for personal records.

Image specifications:

Important: No changes are permitted after final submission. Only one application per candidate is allowed.

Documents Required

Documents to Upload with Online Application

1.      Date of Birth proof (Class 10th certificate or DOB certificate).

2.      Class 10th/Matriculation marksheet.

3.      Class 10th/Matriculation certificate.

4.      Consolidated ITI marksheet of all semesters of the relevant trade.

5.      Provisional National Trade Certificate showing marks, wherever applicable.

6.      NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate.

7.      SC/ST/OBC community certificate, wherever applicable.

8.      Non-Creamy Layer certificate for OBC candidates.

9.      PwBD/Disability certificate, wherever applicable.

10. Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate.

11. Serving certificate for children of serving Armed Forces personnel, wherever applicable.

12. Photograph.

13. Signature.

14. Left-hand thumb impression.

Documents Required at Document Verification

Candidates must bring:

• All original uploaded documents.
• Two sets of self-attested photocopies.
• Date of Birth certificate.
• Class 10th marksheet and certificate.
• ITI certificate and marksheet.
• Caste certificate.
• Disability certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen discharge/dependent certificate, if applicable.
• Medical fitness certificate.
• E-Admit Card downloaded from the RRC website.

Additional instructions:

• Original certificates must not be sent to RRC/NR.
• Original documents must be produced at Document Verification.
• Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi must have an attested English/Hindi translation.
• No additional documents will be accepted during Document Verification if the required enclosures were not uploaded with the application.

Important Instructions

1.      Only one application is allowed per candidate.

2.      Multiple applications will be rejected.

3.      No changes are allowed after final submission.

4.      Candidates must select the correct cluster, unit and ITI trade.

5.      Training does not guarantee permanent Railway employment.

6.      No written examination or interview will be conducted.

7.      Selection will be based on 10th and ITI marks with equal weightage.

8.      Original documents and two self-attested photocopy sets are required at Document Verification.

9.      Medical fitness certificate is mandatory.

10. No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided.

11. No hostel facility will be provided during training.

12. Fake documents or incorrect information will lead to rejection.

13. Application fee is non-refundable.

14. No division/unit change request will be accepted.

15. Candidates must submit applications before the last date.

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