RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025 – Apply Online for 4116 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)
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Notification No. RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice dated 18/11/2025
Short Description: RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has announced a massive recruitment drive for 4116 Act Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961. Candidates who have completed 10th (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks and ITI in relevant trades (NCVT/SCVT recognized) are eligible to apply. The online application process begins on November 25, 2025, and closes on December 24, 2025. Selection will be based on merit, calculated from marks obtained in the 10th and ITI examinations.
This is a golden opportunity for aspirants looking for Sarkari Naukri in Indian Railways. Read below for complete details, including eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, and important instructions.
📅 Important Dates and Application Fee: RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)
| Event | Date |
| Application Begins | 25 November 2025 (12:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 December 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Examination Date | No written exam; merit-based selection |
| Merit List Display | February 2026 (Expected) |
💰 Application Fee
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹100/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No Fee (Exempted)
- Mode of Payment: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
📌 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Educational Qualification | Pay Scale |
| Act Apprentice | 4116 | 10th (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized) | Stipend as per the Apprentices Act & Railway rules |
Note:
- Age Limit: 15 to 24 years (as on 24.12.2025)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 10 years (service rendered + 3 years)
- Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation: 24 December 2025
RC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025 – Cluster-wise Vacancy Summary
| Cluster Name | Vacancies |
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1397 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1137 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 632 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 934 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 16 |
| Grand Total | 4116 |
📝 How to Apply: RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025
- Visit the official website: www.rrcnr.org
- Click on the link “Engagement of Act Apprentice.”
- Register with your Name, Father’s Name, Community, Category, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Date of Birth.
- Log in with credentials received via SMS/Email.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression, Educational Certificates, Caste Certificate, PwBD/Ex-SM Certificates).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
📑 Documents Required: RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025
Candidates must upload the following documents while applying online:
- Proof of Date of Birth (10th Certificate or DOB Certificate)
- 10th Pass Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet of all semesters / Provisional National Trade Certificate
- National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC in Central Govt. format)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC, valid for 2025-26)
- Disability Certificate (PwBD candidates)
- Discharge/Serving Certificate (Ex-Servicemen quota)
- Photograph, Signature, and Thumb Impression (10–50 KB in JPG format)
⚖️ Selection Process: RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025
- No Written Exam / No Viva
- Selection will be based on the Merit List prepared from the average marks of the 10th and ITI examinations (equal weightage).
- In case of a tie:
- Candidates of an older age will be preferred.
- If the age is the same, the candidate who passed the 10th grade earlier will be considered.
- The final merit list will be prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise.
- Document Verification and Medical Fitness will be mandatory before final engagement.
📌 Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will be rejected.
- No TA/DA will be provided for Document Verification.
- Original certificates must be produced during verification.
- Applications with incomplete details, wrong information, or fake certificates will be rejected.
- The Railway Administration reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel recruitment.
- Hostel accommodation will not be provided during training.
- Training slots are provisional and subject to change.
❓ FAQ
What is the last date to apply for the RRC Northern Railway Act Apprentice 2025?
The last date to apply online is 24 December 2025.
Is there any written exam for the RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
No, selection is purely merit-based on marks obtained in 10th and ITI.
What is the application fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates?
No fee is required for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
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