Northern Railway Recruitment 2026: Northern Railway has released an official notification for the engagement of 4,651 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the 2026–27 training session. Candidates who have passed 10th with a minimum of 50% marks and ITI in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT-recognized institute can apply for these apprenticeship positions. The online application process started on 11 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 11 December 2026.
Company Name: Northern Railway
Positions: Act Apprentice
Job Location: Lucknow, Delhi, Firozpur, Moradabad, Ambala and Jammu Divisions/Units, Northern Railway.
Total Vacancies: 4,651 Posts
Division/Cluster-Wise Vacancy Details:
- Lucknow (LKO): 1,525 Posts
- Delhi (DLI): 1,312 Posts
- Firozpur (FZR): 740 Posts
- Moradabad (MB): 63 Posts
- Ambala (UMB): 979 Posts
- Jammu: 32 Posts
Eligible ITI Trades: Fitter, Electrician, Welder (Gas & Electric), Mechanic Diesel, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Painter General, Wireman, Electronics Mechanic, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Blacksmith, Stenographer (English/Hindi), Data Entry Operator, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant.
Qualification & Experience:
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed 10th/Matriculation or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
- Must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT-recognized institute.
- Candidates whose 10th or ITI results were awaited as on 06 November 2026 are not eligible.
Age Limit (As on 11 December 2026):
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per notification rules.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online
Stipend: As per the Apprenticeship Rules applicable to the trade.
Selection Process:
- Screening and scrutiny of applications.
- Merit list will be prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in 10th and ITI examinations, giving equal weightage to both.
- No written examination or viva will be conducted.
- Final merit list will be prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and category-wise.
Important Dates:
- Notification Date: 06 November 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 11 November 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Expected Merit List: February 2027
Required Documents:
- 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
- ITI Mark Sheet (All Semesters)
- NCVT/SCVT ITI Certificate
- Date of Birth Proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen/Dependent Certificate (if applicable)
- Photograph, Signature and Thumb Impression
How to Apply Online:
- Visit the official website of Northern Railway.
- Open the “Engagement of Act Apprentice” online application link.
- Complete the candidate registration.
- Log in using the registration details.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, signature and thumb impression.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Official Notification: Click Here
Apply Link: Click Here