Northeast Frontier Railway — Personnel Department
Cut-off Date: 19 Aug 2026 — Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 15 yrs | 24 yrs | — | 20 Aug 2002 to 19 Aug 2011 |
| EWS | 15 yrs | 24 yrs | — | 20 Aug 2002 to 19 Aug 2011 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 15 yrs | 27 yrs | +3 yrs | 20 Aug 1999 to 19 Aug 2011 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15 yrs | 29 yrs | +5 yrs | 20 Aug 1997 to 19 Aug 2011 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 15 yrs | 29 yrs | +5 yrs | 20 Aug 1997 to 19 Aug 2011 |
| PwD (General) | 15 yrs | 34 yrs | +10 yrs | 20 Aug 1992 to 19 Aug 2011 |
Prescribed Age: 15–24 Years (As on 19 Aug 2026)
The Northeast Frontier Railway has issued an official recruitment notification for Act Apprentice, announcing a total of 6,777 vacancies located in Assam. The online application window opens on 20 July 2026 and closes on 19 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Matriculation (10th) with 50% marks and ITI certificate in relevant trade; 12th pass with PCB for Medical Lab Technician posts. and be within the prescribed age limit of 15 to 24 years as of 19-08-2026. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Stipend of ₹9,600 per month for NTC/STC holders (subject to revision).. The selection procedure comprises Merit-based preparation of a panel using the average of Matriculation and ITI marks. Document verification follows.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 20 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
19 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 6777 |
| Qualification | Matriculation (10th) with 50% marks and ITI certificate in relevant trade; 12th pass with PCB for Medical Lab Technician posts. |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years as of 19-08-2026. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD. |
| Salary | Stipend of ₹9,600 per month for NTC/STC holders (subject to revision). |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹100. Women, SC/ST/PwBD/EBC: Exempted. |
| Selection Process | Merit-based preparation of a panel using the average of Matriculation and ITI marks. Document verification follows. |
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the centralized notification (No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026) for the engagement of 6777 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. The training cycles cover 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 across eight divisions and workshops located in Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar.
| Unit | Slots |
|---|---|
| Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) | 1103 |
| Alipurduar (APDJ) | 651 |
| Rangiya (RNY) | 750 |
| Lumding (LMG) | 1274 |
| Tinsukia (TSK) | 860 |
| New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & EWS/BNGN | 881 |
| Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) | 763 |
| Headquarter (HQ)/Maligaon | 495 |
| Total | 6777 |
Candidates must possess a Matriculation (Class 10) pass certificate with at least 50% aggregate marks, along with an ITI Trade Certificate in the relevant field recognized by NCVT/SCVT. For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology) roles, applicants must have passed 12th grade (10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing a minimum of 50% marks.
Age Limit: As of 19-08-2026, candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age. Standard age relaxation applies: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD.
The recruitment is entirely merit-based. The selection panel is prepared by calculating the average percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation and ITI exams. No written examination will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification.
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