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.​​ 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 ​. Important Links Latest Jobs Click Here Apply Online Click Here Notification Click Here Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Click Here Official Website Click Here