NEW DELHI: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has commenced the online application process for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 4,651 training slots.
Candidates can apply through the official website, rrcnr.org.
The application window will remain open until December 11, 2026.
The vacancies are spread across six clusters: Lucknow, Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Moradabad and Jammu. Selection will be based on merit, with no written examination or interview, said an official notification.
To view the official notification, click here.
RRC NR Apprentice 2026 schedule
Notification release date: November 6, 2026
Application window opens: November 11, 2026
Application deadline: December 11, 2026, till 11:59 pm
Expected merit list: February 2027
Candidates applying for the recruitment must have passed Class 10 with at least 50 per cent marks. They must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).
Both qualifications must have been obtained on or before November 6, 2026. Candidates awaiting their Class 10 or ITI examination results are not eligible to apply.
The age limit is 15 to 24 years as on December 11, 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to reserved category candidates as per the recruitment rules.
Category-wise age relaxation
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC candidates: 3 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
How to apply for RRC NR Apprentice 2026
Step 1: Visit the official website at rrcnr.org.
Step 2: Find and click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application link.
Step 3: Complete the registration process and create login credentials.
Step 4: Log in using the registered details.
Step 5: Enter personal information and educational qualifications.
Step 6: Provide Class 10 and ITI marks as mentioned in the respective certificates.
Step 7: Select the eligible cluster and unit according to the ITI trade.
Step 8: Upload the required documents, including a photograph and signature.
Step 9: Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Step 10: Review the application form and submit it.
Step 11: Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for reference.
For direct link to fill up the application form, click here.
Candidates should complete the application process before December 11, 2026, and regularly check the official RRC Northern Railway website for further recruitment updates.