Eligibility and Application Details for Railway Apprentice Posts 2026

A new recruitment cycle for railway apprentices has been launched by the Railway Recruitment Board – Northern Railway. The offer comprises 4,651 positions classified as “Act Apprentice” under the Apprentice Act, 1961.

The post distribution is as follows: Lucknow – 1,525, Delhi – 1,312, Firozpur – 740, Muradabad – 63, Ambala – 979, and Jammu – 32. Applications will be accepted electronically from 11 November 2026, with the final date for submission on 11 December 2026.

Key eligibility criteria include: • Passing SSC/10th (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% aggregate. • Holding an ITI certificate from a government‑recognized NCVT/SCVT trade. • Age between 15 and 24 years as of 11 December 2026, with prescribed relaxations for SC/ST/PwBD and other reserved categories.

The selection process involves screening of applications, preparation of a merit list, medical fitness verification, and final document authentication. Successful candidates will receive the stipend stipulated in the Apprentice Act.

The fee structure mandates an online payment of Rs 100 for General, OBC and EWS applicants. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and women categories are granted a full fee waiver.