The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR), has kicked off its mega apprentice intake for the 2025-26 cycle. Applications are officially open for 4,116 positions across five major clusters.
The window is tight: registration started on November 25, 2025, and the last date to submit the form is December 24, 2025 (11:59 pm). Let’s be real, you need to move fast to avoid last-minute website chaos.
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The Vacancy Breakdown (By Cluster)
This drive covers trades like Fitters, Welders, Carpenters, and Electricians across major Northern Railway divisions.
| Cluster | Vacancies |
| Lucknow Division | 1,397 |
| Delhi Division | 1,137 |
| Ambala Division | 934 |
| Firozpur Division | 632 |
| Moradabad Division | 16 |
| TOTAL | 4,116 Posts |
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The Merit-Only Selection Process
Here’s the kicker: The selection is based purely on a merit list. No exam, no interview, just your academic scores.
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Eligibility: You must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with a minimum of $50\%$ marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized).
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The Ranking: The merit list will be prepared by taking an equal average of your percentage marks in Class 10 and your ITI course. Accuracy in score submission will directly influence your final rank.
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Age Limit: $15$ to $24$ years as of December 24, 2025 (Statutory relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD).
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How to Apply (The Essentials)
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Go to the Source: Visit the official website: rrcnr.org.
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Click: Find the “Online Application for Engagement of 4116 Apprentices…” link.
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Fill & Upload: Complete the application form accurately. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
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Fee: The application fee is $\text{₹}100$.
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Fee Exemption: SC, ST, PwBD, and ALL WOMEN applicants are exempted from paying the fee.
The selected apprentices will get training and a stipend according to the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a critical opportunity to get structured skill development within the Indian Railways ecosystem. Don’t wait until the deadline.
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