Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Act Apprentice and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 6777 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.
Online applications for the vacancies of Act Apprentice and other Posts will be accepted from 15 July 2026 to 19 August 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Act Apprentice and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
NFR – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act Apprentice (Katihar & Tindharia Workshop) | 1103 | Rs.9600-9600/- | Bihar |
| Act Apprentice (Alipurduar Division) | 651 | Rs.9600-9600/- | West Bengal |
| Act Apprentice (Rangiya Division) | 750 | Rs.9600-9600/- | Assam |
| Act Apprentice (Lumding Division) | 1274 | Rs.9600-9600/- | Assam |
| Act Apprentice (Tinsukia Division) | 860 | Rs.9600-9600/- | Assam |
| Act Apprentice (New Bongaigaon Workshop & Engineering Workshop) | 881 | Rs.9600-9600/- | Assam |
| Act Apprentice (Dibrugarh Workshop) | 763 | Rs.9600-9600/- | Assam |
| Act Apprentice (Headquarter, Maligaon) | 495 | Rs.9600-9600/- | Assam |
| Total Vacancies: | 6777 |
NFR Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for NFR Act Apprentice and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Northeast Frontier Railway. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice (Katihar & Tindharia Workshop) | Matriculation (Class 10) with min. 50% marks AND ITI NTC, STC in relevant trade |
| Act Apprentice (Alipurduar Division) | Matriculation (Class 10) with min. 50% marks AND ITI NTC, STC in relevant trade |
| Act Apprentice (Rangiya Division) | Matriculation (Class 10) with min. 50% marks AND ITI NTC, STC in relevant trade |
| Act Apprentice (Lumding Division) | Matriculation (Class 10) with min. 50% marks AND ITI NTC, STC in relevant trade |
| Act Apprentice (Tinsukia Division) | Matriculation (Class 10) with min. 50% marks AND ITI NTC, STC in relevant trade |
| Act Apprentice (New Bongaigaon Workshop & Engineering Workshop) | Matriculation (Class 10) with min. 50% marks AND ITI NTC, STC in relevant trade |
| Act Apprentice (Dibrugarh Workshop) | Matriculation (Class 10) with min. 50% marks AND ITI NTC, STC in relevant trade |
| Act Apprentice (Headquarter, Maligaon) | Matriculation (Class 10) with min. 50% marks AND ITI NTC, STC in relevant trade |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Northeast Frontier Railway for Act Apprentice and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice (Katihar & Tindharia Workshop) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Act Apprentice (Alipurduar Division) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Act Apprentice (Rangiya Division) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Act Apprentice (Lumding Division) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Act Apprentice (Tinsukia Division) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Act Apprentice (New Bongaigaon Workshop & Engineering Workshop) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Act Apprentice (Dibrugarh Workshop) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Act Apprentice (Headquarter, Maligaon) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.100/-. SC / ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The fee can be paid through the online payment mode as specified in the official notification. Candidates belonging to certain reserved categories may be exempted from paying the application fee as per government rules.
The selection of candidates for Act Apprentice and other Posts will be carried out through Merit-Based Selection (Matriculation + ITI marks), Document Verification, Medical Fitness. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Northeast Frontier Railway. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for NFR Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of Northeast Frontier Railway is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from nfr.indianrailways.gov.in on or before the last date of online application, which is 19 August 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
