6,777 Railway Vacancies for 10th Pass Candidates; Selection Without Exam – Here’s How to Apply
Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Here is important news for young people seeking government jobs in the railways. A notification has been issued for the recruitment of 6,777 apprentices at North Frontier Railway (NFR). Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online.
Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: If you have passed the 10th standard and dream of a job in the railways, there is good news for you. North Frontier Railway (NFR) has released a notification to recruit 6,777 apprentices. The most notable feature of this recruitment is that candidates will be selected based on a merit list rather than a written examination.
The application process for this railway vacancy has not yet begun. Interested candidates will be able to apply online starting July 20, 2026. The deadline for applications is August 19, 2026.
Who can apply for the Railway Apprentice position?
For this railway recruitment, candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age. Age will be calculated as of August 19, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation in accordance with government regulations.
Category-wise Railway Apprentice Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 2,686 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 1,832 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 688 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1,056 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 515 |
| Total Posts | 6,777 |
How to apply for Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
If you wish to apply for this recruitment, follow the simple steps given below:
First, visit the official website of North Frontier Railway at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Click on the link for "Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026" on the homepage.
Register as a new user on the next page and fill in the required details.
Enter all the information requested in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee online according to your category. Submit the form after verifying all details.
Check the Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF here.
Regarding the application fee, candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay a fee of ₹100. However, the application process is completely free for SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates, as well as for all female candidates. The application fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, or mobile wallet.
Selection based on merit list
There will be no written examination or interview for this recruitment. Candidates will be selected entirely based on a merit list; therefore, candidates with strong academic marks will have a higher chance of selection.
Railway apprentices to receive a monthly stipend
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the apprenticeship period. Under current regulations, NTC/STC holders will be provided a minimum stipend of ₹9,600 per month. Candidates undergoing second or third-year apprenticeships may receive stipends of ₹10,560 and ₹11,040, respectively.
