The posts are for Cluster Lucknow (LKO), Cluster Delhi (DLI), Cluster Firozpur (FZR), Cluster Moradabad (MB), Cluster Ambala (UMB), Cluster Jammu. Qualification required: 10th class (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board, and ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), passed by 06/11/2026. The pay is Stipend as per extant rules applicable. The application fee is Rs. 100 (non-refundable) for Others. Selection is by screening and scrutiny of applications, merit list from average of 10th and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage and document Verification with medical certificate. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 11 December 2026
- Vacancies: 4651, in 6 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Fee: Others: Rs. 100 (non-refundable); SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
- Pay: Stipend as per extant rules applicable
- Age limit: Should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age (as on 11 December 2026)
- Places: Cluster Lucknow (LKO), Cluster Delhi (DLI), Cluster Firozpur (FZR), Cluster Moradabad (MB), Cluster Ambala (UMB), Cluster Jammu
RRC NR Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download RRC NR notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
Category-wise Vacancies
Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen Up to additional 10 years to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years, with minimum 6 months service at a stretch.
Who Can Apply for RRC NR Recruitment 2026?
Other conditions:
- Must meet physical fitness standards under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992
- PwBD candidates must apply against slots notified for their type of disability
- Application must be filled in English or Hindi
- Only one application per candidate; multiple applications are all rejected
- Must apply to a cluster and unit where slots for own ITI trade are notified
Who Cannot Apply for RRC NR Recruitment 2026
- Candidates whose 10th or ITI result is awaited on 06/11/2026
- Candidates debarred for life by RRB/RRC, or debarred for a period not yet completed
- Ex-servicemen who already joined Govt. civil service after availing ex-servicemen status (for age relaxation)
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Period of training and stipend as per extant rules applicable.
- Selected candidate (or guardian if minor) must sign a Contract of Apprenticeship Training
- No right to absorption in Railway after training; employment not obligatory for either side
- No hostel accommodation; released on completion of training
Payment mode: Online only, as part of the online application; cash, cheque, money order, IPO, DD and fee stamps not accepted. Last date to pay the fee: 11 December 2026.
How Will RRC NR Select Candidates?
- Screening and scrutiny of applications
- Merit list from average of 10th and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage
- Document Verification with medical certificate
- No written test or viva
- Merit from average of 10th and ITI percentage marks with equal weightage
- Tie: older candidate first, then the one who passed matriculation earlier
- Final merit list prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise equal to number of slots
- Mismatch between marks entered online and original mark sheet at Document Verification leads to rejection
Documents to Enclose
- Proof of date of birth (10th certificate or DOB certificate)
- 10th pass mark sheet and certificate
- Consolidated ITI mark sheet of all semesters / Provisional National Trade Certificate with marks
- National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT with mark sheet
- SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-SM certificate in prescribed format (annexure on www.rrcnr.org)
- Discharge or serving certificate for Ex-servicemen quota applicants
How to Apply for RRC NR Recruitment 2026 Online
- Open the link "Engagement of Act Apprentice" ONLINE Application on the RRC website www.rrcnr.org.
- Register with Name, Father's Name, Community, Category, Mobile no., Email ID and Date of Birth.
- Get the login password on the given email ID and by SMS on the registered mobile number.
- Log in, fill the Application Form, pay the online fee (except exempted categories) and upload documents.
- Upload photograph, signature and thumb impression, each 10 to 50 KB in jpg format, and the certificates.
- Submit finally and print the application and fee payment slip for your record.
- Apply on or before 11 December 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Merit list expected to be displayed in February 2027
- Training slots are provisional and may increase or decrease
- No change allowed in the application after final submission
- No TA/DA or accommodation for appearing in the process
- Document Verification place and time will be given on the E-Admit Card on the RRC website
- No request to change division or unit will be entertained
RRC NR Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway, Advertisement No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
