⚠️ Short Information: Railway Recruitment Cell, Northeast Frontier Railway (RRC/NFR) Guwahati has released Various Trade Apprentices 2026 Notification for 6777 posts. Eligible candidates can read the notification and apply online before the last date.
| 📅 Important Dates |
| Event |
Date |
| Application Begin |
20/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
20/08/2026 |
| Last Date Fee Payment |
As per Notification |
| Exam Date |
Not Applicable (Merit List Based Selection, No Written Exam) |
| Admit Card Date |
To Be Announced |
| Result Date |
To Be Announced |
| 💳 Application Fee |
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
As per Notification |
| SC / ST / PH |
As per Notification |
| Female |
As per Notification |
| Payment Mode |
As per Notification (Online Mode) |
| 🎂 Age Limit (as on Closing Date of Online Application) |
| Criteria |
Age |
| Min Age |
15 Years |
| Max Age |
24 Years |
| OBC Relaxation |
As per Notification / Apprentices Act Rules |
| SC/ST Relaxation |
As per Notification / Apprentices Act Rules |
| PwD Relaxation |
As per Notification / Apprentices Act Rules |
| 📋 Vacancy Details |
| Post Name |
Vacancies |
Eligibility |
Pay Scale |
| Act Apprentice – Various Trades (Trade-wise & Unit-wise vacancy: As per Notification) across NFR Divisions/Workshops in Assam, West Bengal & Bihar |
6777 |
Passed Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board; National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. Trade & unit-wise eligibility as per Notification. |
Stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 (As per Notification) |
| Total |
6777 |
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⚠️ All details are informational only. Always verify from the nfr.indianrailways.gov.in before applying.
| ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
| Q1. What is the last date to apply online for NFR Guwahati Various Trade Apprentices 2026? |
The last date to submit the online application is 20/08/2026. |
| Q2. When did the online application process start? |
The online application process started on 20/07/2026. |
| Q3. How many vacancies are available under this recruitment? |
A total of 6,777 Act Apprentice posts are available across various trades in NFR divisions and workshops. |
| Q4. What is the educational qualification required? |
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board, along with a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Q5. What is the age limit for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026? |
Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years of age as on the closing date of the online application. |
| Q6. Is there a written examination for this recruitment? |
No. Selection is purely merit-based, prepared from the average of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Fitness Test. |
| Q7. What is the application fee for NFR Apprentice 2026? |
As per Notification. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for exact fee and category-wise exemption details. |
| Q8. How can I apply for NFR Guwahati Various Trade Apprentices 2026? |
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NFR website — nfr.indianrailways.gov.in — before the last date. |
| Q9. Will apprentices get a job in Railways after training completion? |
No. As per the Apprentices Act, 1961, it is not obligatory on the part of the Railway to offer employment to the apprentice on completion of training, nor is it obligatory for the apprentice to accept such employment. |
| Q10. When will the Result / Merit List be declared? |
To Be Announced. Candidates should regularly check the official NFR website for merit list updates. |