Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has released the official notification for 4116 Act Apprentice vacancies. Candidates who have completed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% marks and ITI in the relevant trade can apply online from 25 November 2025 to 24 December 2025 through the official website rrcnr.org.
This article provides complete details including eligibility criteria, age limit, vacancy distribution, selection process, stipend, and the step-by-step application procedure.
RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Organization Name
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)
Post Name
Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies
4116 Posts
Salary / Stipend
As per apprenticeship rules applicable. Details available in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation (10th Class) with minimum 50% marks under 10+2 system
- ITI in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT
Age Limit
15 to 24 years (as on 24 December 2025)
Application Start Date
25 November 2025
Application End Date
24 December 2025
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
RRC NR Act Apprentice 2025 – Vacancy Details
A total of 4116 vacancies are distributed across the following clusters:
Cluster-wise Vacancies
Lucknow – 1397
Delhi – 1137
Firozpur – 632
Ambala – 934
Moradabad – 16
Detailed unit-wise and trade-wise vacancies are available in Annexure-A of the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria for RRC NR Act Apprentice 2025
1. Educational Qualification
- 10th Class (Matriculation) with minimum 50% aggregate
- ITI in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institution
- Candidates awaiting results are not eligible
2. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age Calculation Date: 24 December 2025
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation as per rules
3. Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Selection Process for RRC NR Act Apprentice 2025
Selection Stages
- Scrutiny of applications
- Merit list based on average percentage of marks in 10th Class and ITI, with equal weightage
- Document verification
- Medical fitness as per railway standards
No written exam or interview is prescribed for this recruitment.
Application Fee
Fee Structure
- General / OBC: Rs. 100
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
How to Apply for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Step-by-Step Procedure
- Visit the official website: www.rrcnr.org
- Click on the “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025” link
- Read the official notification thoroughly
- Select the “Apply Online” option
- Register using your valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill the application form carefully with accurate details
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph
- Signature
- ITI certificates
- Educational documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application form
- Download and print the submitted form for future reference