Adv. No: RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice
Department - Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)
RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 4116 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has announced 4116 vacancies for Act Apprentice posts for the 2025 recruitment cycle. Candidates who have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online. The application window opens on 25 November 2025 and closes on 24 December 2025 through rrcnr.org. The selection process is based on a merit list prepared from marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI, followed by document verification and medical fitness. Vacancies are distributed across units including Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Ambala, and Moradabad. Applicants from categories such as SC, ST, PwBD, and women are exempted from the application fee, while others must pay ₹100.
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has anno... unced 4116 vacancies for Act Apprentice posts for the 2025 recruitment cycle. Candidates who have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online. The application window opens on 25 November 2025 and closes on 24 December 2025 through rrcnr.org. The selection process is based on a merit list prepared from marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI, followed by document verification and medical fitness. Vacancies are distributed across units including Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Ambala, and Moradabad. Applicants from categories such as SC, ST, PwBD, and women are exempted from the application fee, while others must pay ₹100.
Rahul Sihan
19 Nov, 2025 07:25 PM
RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 4116 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway has issued the official notification for the recruitment of Act Apprentice posts for 2025. The recruitment invites eligible candidates with Matriculation (10th) and ITI in the relevant trade to apply online. The notification provides cluster-wise vacancies, eligibility conditions, age limits, fee details and the merit-based selection procedure. Candidates should refer to the official notification and follow the prescribed online application process within the application window between 25 November 2025 and 24 December 2025.
Important Dates and Fees
The following table lists the principal dates and fee information relevant to the RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Candidates should note the application window and fee payment deadline carefully.
| Event | Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18 November 2025 | Official notification published by RRC Northern Railway. |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 November 2025 | Applications will be accepted through the official portal only. |
| Online Application End Date | 24 December 2025 | Final date for submission of online applications and final edits. |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 December 2025 | Online payment modes accepted; fee exempted for specified categories. |
| Age Calculation Date | 24 December 2025 | Age limits and relaxations will be applied as on this date. |
| Merit List Display (Expected) | February 2026 | Exact date to be notified on the official website. |
| Application Fee | General / OBC: Rs. 100 (Online). SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted. | |
| Payment Mode | Online payment by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. | |
Detailed Information
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway invites applications for 4,116 Act Apprentice positions across its clusters. The recruitment is intended for candidates who possess Matriculation with minimum marks and a recognised ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. Selection will be merit-based using equal weightage for Matriculation and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness. The procedure, eligibility norms and cluster-wise vacancies are summarised below for clarity and ease of reference.
| Field | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation Name | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) | |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice | |
| Total Vacancies | 4,116 Posts (cluster-wise distribution provided below and in Annexure-A of the official notification) | |
| Vacancy Distribution (Cluster-wise) | Cluster | Vacancies |
| Lucknow | 1,397 | |
| Delhi | 1,137 | |
| Firozpur | 632 | |
| Ambala | 934 | |
| Moradabad | 16 | |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation/10th Class under the 10+2 system with a minimum 50% aggregate marks, and ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised institutes. Candidates awaiting ITI results are not eligible to apply. | |
| Age Limit | Minimum 15 years and maximum 24 years as on 24 December 2025. Age relaxations apply as per rules: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years; Ex-Servicemen – additional relaxation as specified in the notification. | |
| Nationality | Applicants must be Indian citizens as defined in the official notification and must satisfy domicile or local residency conditions if specified for particular posts or units. | |
| Selection Process | a) Screening and scrutiny of applications; b) Merit-based selection using average of percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50%) and ITI examination with equal weightage; c) Document verification; d) Medical fitness/physical standards as per Railway rules. | |
| Application Mode | Online submission only through the official RRC Northern Railway recruitment portal at www.rrcnr.org. Applications submitted by any other mode will not be accepted. | |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 for General and OBC candidates to be paid online. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted from payment. Payment options include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking and UPI. | |
| Stipend / Salary | Stipend will be paid in accordance with extant Apprenticeship rules and scales applicable to Railway Act Apprentices. Candidates should refer to the official notification for precise stipend amounts and applicable terms. | |
| How to Apply | Visit the official website www.rrcnr.org, access the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 link, complete registration with a valid email ID and mobile number, fill in the application form, upload required documents (photograph, signature and certificates), pay the fee if applicable and submit the application. Candidates must retain the application printout for future reference. | |
| Documents Required | Matriculation certificate and mark sheet, ITI certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT, caste certificate if applicable, PwBD certificate if applicable, discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen, valid photo ID and recent passport-size photograph and signature as per specifications in the notification. | |
| Reservation & Relaxation | Reservation and age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India rules. Relevant category certificates must be in the prescribed format and valid on the date of application or verification. | |
| Selection Documentation and Medical | Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Medical fitness will be assessed as per Railway medical standards. Final appointment is subject to satisfactory verification and fitness clearance. | |
| Official Website & Notification | www.rrcnr.org – Candidates must read the full official notification and Annexure-A for detailed vacancy breakup, trade-wise vacancies and all terms and conditions prior to submission. | |
| Contact Information | For recruitment-related queries refer to the contact details provided in the official notification on the RRC Northern Railway website. Candidates should use only the contact channels specified in the notification for any clarifications. | |
Important Links
| Important Links – RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Recruitment notification released for RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Application link for submitting the online form | Apply Here |
| Official Website | RRC Northern Railway’s authorised portal for recruitment and updates | Visit Site |
| The links included give access to the RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice recruitment notice, the online application page, and the official portal. The notification contains verified details published by the Railway Recruitment Cell, while the website provides routine updates and essential recruitment information. Candidates may rely on these official sources to review eligibility norms, important dates, and procedural requirements during the application process. | ||
