Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released an official notification for recruitment to the post of Apprentices for 6777 vacancies for the year 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 in designated trades in Workshops, Divisions and Units in the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway. Eligible candidates may apply online through the official NFR website nfr.indianrailways.gov.in from 20th July 2026 till the last date of application submission 19th August 2026 for apprentice engagement 2026.
Get an instant breakdown of eligibility, category-wise vacancy distribution, syllabus highlights, and preparation strategy tailored for this notice.
This recruitment drive is exceptionally large, offering 6,777 positions, which makes it a prime opportunity for ITI pass-outs in the Northeast region. A crucial detail candidates often overlook is that the merit list is prepared using a calculated average of both your 10th-grade and ITI marks. Ensure your certificates are ready before applying, as discrepancies in these marks during document verification lead to automatic disqualification. Please note that this is an apprenticeship engagement, not a direct Group D appointment; however, completing this training provides significant advantages for future Railway recruitment.
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Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or its equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (in aggregate) from a recognized board and
also possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training OR Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT / SCVT.
Note: The minimum requirement of 50% aggregate marks in Matriculation is not applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories.
For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) & Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology), the candidate must be 12th pass (under 10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum of 50% marks in both 10th & 12th.
| Divisions/ Workshops/ Units | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katihar Division (KIR) | 1103 | 437 | 299 | 170 | 85 | 112 |
| Alipurduar Division (APDJ) | 651 | 252 | 176 | 105 | 50 | 68 |
| Rangiya Division (RNY) | 750 | 296 | 202 | 117 | 59 | 76 |
| Lumding Division (LMG) | 1274 | 509 | 347 | 194 | 97 | 127 |
| Tinsukia Division (TSK) | 860 | 341 | 232 | 133 | 67 | 87 |
| New Bongaingaon Workshop (NBQS) | 881 | 355 | 238 | 137 | 63 | 88 |
| Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) | 763 | 307 | 204 | 117 | 58 | 77 |
| NFR HQ Unit (HQ) | 495 | 189 | 134 | 83 | 36 | 53 |
| Grand Total | 6777 | 2686 | 1832 | 1056 | 515 | 688 |
Currently, the minimum stipend for NTC/STC holders is Rs.9,600/- per month w.e.f. 11.09.2025 in terms of para 10 of G.S.R. 610(E) dated 03.09.2025 issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship under Section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, as circulated vide RBE No. 116/2025.
Apprentices will be selected on the basis of unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise merit position. The merit list for each unit will be based on percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which Apprenticeship is to be done. The final panel will be on the basis of average of marks in matriculation and ITI.
Follow these verified steps to fill out the Northeast Frontier Railway online form:
Ensure you have the following ready before applying: