The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has officially released the RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 notification for 4,116 Act Apprentice vacancies across multiple divisions. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for 10th pass candidates with ITI certificates who want to begin their career in the Indian Railways.
One of the biggest advantages of this recruitment is that no written exam or interview is conducted. Selection will be made purely on merit based on 10th and ITI marks. The online application process is open from 25 November 2025 to 24 December 2025.
If you are looking for a railway apprenticeship without exam pressure, this is the perfect chance to secure training under India’s largest railway zone.
RRC NR Apprentice 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 4,116 |
| Job Type | Railway Apprenticeship |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit Based (10th + ITI Marks) |
| Job Location | Northern Railway Zone |
| Application Start Date | 25 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 December 2025 |
| Official Website | rrcnr.org |
About Northern Railway (NR)
Northern Railway is the largest zone of Indian Railways, covering states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Chandigarh. Completing apprenticeship training under NR provides strong career benefits, including preference in future Railway Group D recruitments.
RRC NR Apprentice Vacancy Details 2025
The total 4,116 vacancies are distributed across the following clusters:
| Cluster | Division / Unit | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | LKO Div, C&W AMV, CB/LKO, Rolling Stock Workshop | 1,397 |
| Delhi (DLI) | DLI Div, Bridge Workshop, C&W NZM, Electric Loco Shed | 1,137 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | FZR Div, C&W FZR, DSL Shed LDH, DMU Car Shed | 632 |
| Ambala (UMB) | UMB Div, Jagadhari Workshop | 934 |
| Moradabad (MBD) | MBD Division | 16 |
| Total | 4,116 |
Eligibility Criteria for RRC NR Apprentice 2025
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Educational Qualification (as on 18-11-2025)
- Must have passed 10th / Matriculation with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board
- Must possess ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
- Candidates awaiting results are not eligible
RRC NR Apprentice Age Limit (as on 24-12-2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
RRC NR Apprentice Stipend & Career Benefits
Monthly Stipend
- Paid as per Apprentices Act, 1961
- Approx. ₹7,000 – ₹10,000 per month (trade-wise)
Future Benefits
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) after training
- 20% reservation in future Railway Level-1 (Group D) recruitments
- PET exemption for Group D after clearing CBT
- Strong base for technical railway jobs
Selection Process – RRC NR Apprentice 2025
✔️ No Written Exam
✔️ No Interview
Merit List Preparation
- Merit based on average of 10th + ITI marks
- Formula: (10th % + ITI %) ÷ 2
Tie-Breaking Rule
- Older candidate preferred
- If DOB same, earlier Matric pass candidate preferred
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates will be called for DV with original documents.
RRC NR Apprentice Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 18 November 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 25 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 December 2025 |
| Expected Merit List | February 2026 |
RRC NR Apprentice Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Online |
RRC NR Apprentice Apply Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
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