RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment: Application begins for 4,116 vacancies; link to apply here

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has opened applications for its Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 cycle. The online registration process for 4,116 Act Apprentice posts has begun under Notification No. RRC/NR/05/2025. Candidates who have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can now apply through the official website, rrcnr.org.

This is one of the largest apprentice intakes announced by Northern Railway. The selection will be based entirely on merit, without any written examination or interview. The recruitment aims to support the railways’ plan to expand technical capacity across its divisions through structured apprenticeship training.

The official notification is available on the RRC NR website for candidates who wish to go through the detailed terms before applying.

Check Notification Here

How to Apply for RRC Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Applicants can complete the online form by following these steps:

1. Visit rrcnr.org.
2. Click on “Online Application for Engagement of 4116 Apprentices under the Apprentice Act 1961”.
3. Fill in personal and academic details as asked in the form.
4. Upload scanned copies of a photograph, signature and required certificates.
5. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Direct Link to Apply Here

Eligibility Criteria

• Have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks.
• Hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT or SCVT-recognised institute.
• Be between 15 and 24 years old as on 24 December 2025.
• Qualify for age relaxations if applying under SC, ST, OBC or PwBD categories.