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NFR Railway 6,777 Group-D Posts Recruitment 2026: Apply Now

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The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released a massive recruitment notification for 6,777 Act Apprentice positions across various workshops and divisions for the 2025–2027 training cycles. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official NFR railway portal once the application link goes live.

Below, we have detailed all the essential information regarding the NFR Act Apprentice recruitment, including division-wise vacancy breakdowns, required educational qualifications, age limits, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions.

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

  • Organization: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Indian Railways
  • Notification Number: NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026
  • Total Vacancies: 6,777 Slots
  • Job Location: Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar (NFR Jurisdictions)
  • Application Mode: Online Only
  • Application Fee: ₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, EBC, and Female candidates are completely exempted from paying any fee.

Important Dates

  • Official Notification Date: July 16, 2026
  • Online Application Starts From: July 20, 2026 (09:00 AM)
  • Last Date to Apply Online: August 19, 2026 (05:30 PM)
  • Merit List Release Date: To be updated soon.

Division-Wise Vacancy Details

Here is the allocation of the 6,777 apprenticeship training slots distributed across the 8 different NFR divisions and workshop units:

  • Lumding (LMG) Division: 1,274 Slots
  • Katihar (KIR) & Tindharia (TDH) Workshop: 1,103 Slots
  • New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN): 881 Slots
  • Tinsukia (TSK) Division: 860 Slots
  • Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS): 763 Slots
  • Rangiya (RNY) Division: 750 Slots
  • Alipurduar (APDJ) Division: 651 Slots
  • Headquarters (HQ)/Maligaon Units: 495 Slots
  • Total Slots: 6,777 Slots

Educational Qualification Requirements

Candidates wishing to apply for these railway training slots must satisfy the academic benchmarks listed below according to the specific trade category:

  • For All General ITI Trades:
    • Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or its equivalent under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized school board.
    • Applicants must also possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
  • For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology / Radiology):
    • Candidates must have completed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
    • Must hold a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 standards.

Selection Process

Unlike standard railway recruitments, there will be no written test or personal interview for this engagement. The selection will be handled entirely via:

  1. Academic Merit List: Preparation of a merit panel based on the average marks scored in Matriculation + ITI (or Matriculation + Class 12 Science specifically for the Medical Laboratory Technician trades).
  2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates matching the merit criteria will be called to verify original certificates and submit a valid medical fitness certificate.

How to Apply for NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can successfully submit their registration by following these instructions carefully:

  • Visit Official Website: Go to the official Northeast Frontier Railway portal at www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
  • Access the Application Link: Navigate through the dashboard sequentially via General Info -> Departments -> Personnel -> Act Apprentice Notification, or visit the direct link at app.nfr-recruitment.in.
  • Complete Candidate Registration: Click on the “New Registration” tab, fill out your basic credentials (name, email ID, and mobile number) to receive your login credentials.
  • Fill up the Application Form: Log in using your generated ID and password. Fill in personal info, exact academic scores, and select your preferred NFR training units in order of choice.
  • Upload Documents & Pay Fee: Upload scanned files of your passport photograph, signature, Class 10-mark sheet, and ITI trade certificates. Pay the application fee of ₹100/- online (if applicable).
  • Final Form Submission: Thoroughly check all entries to ensure no errors exist, click on ‘Submit’, and take a clean printout of the final application summary page for validation during document verification.

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