The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has announced one of its largest apprentice intakes for the 2025-26 cycle, with 4,116 Act Apprentice positions to be filled across major division. The recruitment, issued under Notification No. RRC/NR/05/2025, is aimed at matriculate candidates holding ITI qualifications in designated trades. The application window will open on November 25, 2025, and remain active until December 24, 2025. In this article, You’ll find complete detail such as eligibility criteria, age, salary (stipend), selection process, application steps, and important notification link and application link.
RRC NR Act Apprentice 2025 -Important Details
Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) |
Post Name | Act Apprentice |
Total Vacancies | 4,116 |
Pay Scale | Stipend as per extent rules application (for more detail check official Notification) |
Educational Qualification | 10th Class/Matriculation (minimum 50% marks) and ITI in relevant trade, NCVT/SCVT recognized |
Age Limit | 15 to 24 years (Age relaxation as per rules) |
Application Start Date | 25-11-2025 |
Application End Date | 24-12-2025 |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website |
RRC NR Act Apprentice 2025 Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is 4116 posts. Category-wise and until-wise vacancy distribution is detailed in Annexure-A of the official Notification.
Cluster Name | Vacancies |
Lucknow | 1397 |
Delhi | 1137 |
Firozpur | 632 |
Ambala | 934 |
Moradabad | 16 |
Eligibility Criteria for RRC Nt Act Apprentice 2025
1- Educational Qualification
- Candidates have passed 10th/ Matriculation with minimum 50% marks under the 10+2 examination system from recognised board.
- Candidates have passed ITI in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognised by the Government of India.
- Candidates awaiting result are not eligible to apply.
2-Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 15 Years (as on 24.12.2025)
- Maximum Age : 24 Years (as on 24.12.2025)
- Age relaxation : 5 Years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, up to additional 10 year for Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
- Age calculation date :24-12-2025
3- Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizen as specified in the official notification
Selection Procedure for RRC NR Act Apprentice 2025
- Screening and scrutiny of all applications
- Merit-based selection on the average of percentage marks obtained in both Matriculation (with minimum 50% marks) and ITI examination, given equal weightage
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness/Physical Standards
Application Fee for RRC Act Apprentice 2025
- General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 100/- (online payment mode)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Woman: No Fee/exempted
- Payment mode: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/ Net Banking/UPI)
How to apply Online for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025
All eligible Candidates may apply online for RR NR Act Apprentice 2025 using by below mention steps:
- Go to the official website: www.rrcnr.org
- Click on the notification link for “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025”
- Go through & Read all the important point mention in Notification
- Click on “Apply Online” link
- Register with your email ID and mobile number
- Application form need to fill with correct detail
- Upload all your required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates, etc.)
- Pay the application fee online (as applicable)
- Submit the application and take the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Important Dates
Notification Release Date | 18/11/2025 |
Online Application Start Date | 25/11/2025 |
Online Application End Date | 24/12/2025 |
Last Date for online Fee Payment | 24/12/2025 |
Merit List Display (Expected) | February 2026 |
Medical/Document Verification | To be Announce |
Important Link
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here