Railway Recruitment Board — Northeast Frontier Railway
Cut-off Date: 19 Aug 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 27 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) | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 20 Aug 1999 to 19 Aug 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 20 Aug 1999 to 19 Aug 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | +3 yrs | 20 Aug 1996 to 19 Aug 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 20 Aug 1994 to 19 Aug 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 20 Aug 1994 to 19 Aug 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 37 yrs | +10 yrs | 20 Aug 1989 to 19 Aug 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 19 Aug 2026)
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued an official recruitment notification for Apprentice, announcing a total of 6,977 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 10th pass with minimum 50% marks and ITI certificate in the relevant trade. and be within the prescribed age limit of As per official notification guidelines., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Selection is based on the merit list prepared using academic and technical marks.. 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
|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 6977 |
| Qualification | 10th pass with minimum 50% marks and ITI certificate in the relevant trade. |
| Age Limit | As per official notification guidelines. |
| Selection Process | Selection is based on the merit list prepared using academic and technical marks. |
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the recruitment notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications through the official portal before the specified deadline.
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 2686 |
| OBC | 1832 |
| EWS | 688 |
| SC | 1056 |
| ST | 515 |
To be eligible for the Railway NFR Apprentice program, candidates must meet the following educational requirements:
Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification thoroughly before initiating the application process. Ensure that all uploaded documents meet the specified file size and format requirements to avoid rejection of your candidature.
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