Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been announced by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) with a notification for the engagement of 4116 Act Apprentices. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10th class with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in a relevant trade. The online application process is scheduled to begin on November 25, 2025, and will conclude on December 24, 2025. The selection for these posts will be based on a merit list prepared from the marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI, with no written exam or viva involved.​​

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Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
Important Dates

Notification Release Date	18 November 2025 ​​
Application Start Date	25 November 2025 ​​
Last Date For Registration	24 December 2025 (at 23:59 Hrs) ​​
Last Date For Fee Payment	24 December 2025 ​​
Expected Date of Merit Display	February 2026 ​​
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified later ​
Exam Date	No written exam will be conducted ​

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹100/- ​
SC / ST / PH / Women	₹0/- (No Fee) ​
Payment Mode	Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, etc.) ​

Age Limit Details

Minimum Age	15 Years ​
Maximum Age	24 Years ​
Age Relaxation	As per government rules. 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates ​.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
Vacancy Details

Total Posts	4116 ​​
Post Name	Act Apprentice ​​
Advertisement No.	RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice ​​

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
Eligibility Details

Educational Qualification	Candidates must have passed the 10th Class (Matriculation) examination with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board ​​.
Technical Qualification	Must possess an ITI pass certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT ​​.
Note	Candidates whose results for 10th or ITI are awaited are not eligible to apply ​.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Cluster Name	Total Vacancies
Lucknow (LKO)	1397 ​​
Delhi (DLI)	1137 ​​
Firozpur (FZR)	632 ​​
Ambala (UMB)	934 ​​
Moradabad (MB)	16 ​​
Total	4116 ​​

Important Documents Required

Proof of Date of Birth (10th Certificate) ​.
10th Class Marksheet & Certificate ​.
Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet for all semesters ​.
National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) ​.
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC) in the prescribed format ​.
Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates) ​.
Scanned Photograph, Signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression ​.
Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen) ​.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
Syllabus Overview

Syllabus Information	Since there is no written examination for this recruitment, there is no specific syllabus provided ​.

Exam Pattern

Exam Details	There will be no written test or viva for the selection process ​.
Selection Basis	Selection will be purely based on merit ​.

Selection Process

Screening	All submitted applications will be screened for eligibility ​.
Merit List Preparation	A merit list will be prepared based on the average of percentage marks obtained in both Matriculation (with min 50% marks) and the ITI examination, with equal weightage given to both ​​.
Tie-Breaker	In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate will be given preference. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed the matriculation exam earlier will be considered first ​.
Document Verification	Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification ​.
Medical Examination	A medical fitness test is required as per the Apprentices Act 1961 ​.

Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
Salary Details

Stipend	Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during their training period ​​.
Amount	The amount will be as per the extant rules applicable under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Railway Board guidelines ​​.
Estimated Stipend	The stipend amount is approximately between ₹7,000 and ₹9,000 per month, depending on the trade and year of training ​.

How to Apply

Step 1	Visit the official website of RRC Northern Railway, rrcnr.org ​​.
Step 2	Click on the link for “Engagement of Act Apprentice” ONLINE Application ​.
Step 3	Complete the candidate registration by providing basic details like Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID ​.
Step 4	Log in using the registration details sent to your email and mobile number ​.
Step 5	Fill out the application form with accurate personal and educational details ​.
Step 6	Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and all required documents ​.
Step 7	Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway ​.
Step 8	Review your application carefully and submit it. Take a printout of the final application form and fee receipt for your records ​.

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