Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025 notification has been released by RRC Northern Railway for 4116 apprenticeship seats under the Apprentices Act 1961. This RRC Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025 recruitment offers training-only opportunities for ITI-qualified candidates across multiple trades. Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent Railway employment.
Short Overview of Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025 recruitment provides skill-based training in trades such as Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter, Wireman, Turner, and others.
Candidates will be selected purely on 10th + ITI marks, with no written exam.
Important Dates – Northern Railway ITI Apprenticeship 2025
Check the application schedule before applying online.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification No. & Date | RRC/NR/05/2025/Act Apprentice Dt: 18-11-2025 |
| Opening of Online Application | 25-11-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24-12-2025 |
| Last Date to Fee Payment | 24-12-2025 |
| Merit List Release | February 2026 |
Note: Apply early to avoid last-day server issues.
Application Fee – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹0/- |
Age Eligibility – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
- Age Cut off Date: 24-12-2025
Age Limit
- Minimum: 15 years
- Maximum: 24 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
Educational Eligibility – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
Candidates must possess required qualifications as of notification date.
| Trade Name | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|
| All Trades | 10th Pass with 50% Marks + ITI in Relevant Trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
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Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025 Vacancy Details
Total of 4116 apprenticeship seats are available across various divisions.
Cluster-Wise Vacancies
| Cluster | Total Slots |
|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1397 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1137 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 632 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 934 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 16 |
| Total | 4116 |
Lucknow (LKO) Division: Trade-wise and category-wise details
| Trade | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | HH | OH | MD | VH | EXSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 110 | 55 | 17 | 8 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrician | 259 | 130 | 39 | 20 | 70 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Fitter | 566 | 291 | 83 | 42 | 150 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 20 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carpenter | 93 | 47 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Painter (General) | 42 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trimmer | 22 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Machinist | 43 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Welder | 79 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forger & Heat Treater | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Refrigeration & AC | 118 | 60 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Wireman | 25 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mechanic-cum-Operator | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1397 | 716 | 207 | 103 | 369 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 43 |
Delhi (DLI) Division: Trade-wise and category-wise details
| Trade | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | HH | OH | MD | VH | EXSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | 102 | 50 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| COPA | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Data Entry Operator | 75 | 38 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrician | 144 | 73 | 22 | 10 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 95 | 49 | 13 | 7 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Fitter | 448 | 227 | 68 | 33 | 120 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Machinist | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 55 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Painter | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stenographer (English) | 45 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stenographer (Hindi) | 25 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Turner | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Welder | 87 | 45 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Welder Gas & Electric | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1137 | 577 | 171 | 84 | 305 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 32 |
FIROZPUR (FZR) Division: Trade-wise and category-wise details
| Trade / Post Name | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | HH | OH | MD | VH | EXSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crane Operator | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrician | 169 | 103 | 42 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fitter | 136 | 81 | 30 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Machine Operator | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Machinist | 36 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 149 | 93 | 38 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MWD Fitter | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Painter | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pipe Fitter | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Plate Fitter | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Slinger | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turner | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Welder | 20 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Welder / G&E | 39 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 632 | 379 | 140 | 12 | 101 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 26 |
AMBALA (UMB) Division: Trade-wise and category-wise details
| Trade | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | HH | OH | MD | VH | EXSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Smith | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carpenter | 85 | 44 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Crane Operator | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Data Entry Operator | 20 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrician | 123 | 66 | 16 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fitter | 397 | 203 | 59 | 29 | 106 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Hammer Man | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Machinist | 39 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Painter | 62 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 21 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Turner | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Welder | 111 | 59 | 16 | 7 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wireman | 34 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 934 | 489 | 137 | 64 | 244 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
AMBALA (UMB) Division: Trade-wise and category-wise details
| Trade | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | HH | OH | MD | VH | EXSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stenographer (English) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G.TOTAL (MB Division) | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025 Notification PDF
The official Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025 Notification PDF was released on 18 November 2025.
Selection Process – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Merit List | Based on 10th + ITI Marks |
| Tie Break | Older candidate gets preference |
| Documents Verification | Required |
| Medical Fitness | Mandatory |
Examination Pattern & Scheme
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | Not Conducted |
| Selection | Marks in ITI Merit-Based |
Training Centers – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
Intro: Training will be conducted in the following divisions.
| Division / Unit |
|---|
| Lucknow |
| Delhi |
| Ambala |
| Firozpur |
| Moradabad |
Pay, Stipend & Allowances
Stipend will be provided as per the Apprentices Act 1961 and Railway Board norms.
How to Apply – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the official website RRC Northern Railway
- Click “Engagement of Act Apprentice 2025”
- Complete registration
- Login and fill the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download the application
Important Links – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
- Apply Online – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
- Notification PDF RRC NR Apprenticeship 2025
- RRC NR Official Website
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FAQs – Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025
Q. What is Northern Railway Apprenticeship 2025?
Ans. A skill-training program for ITI candidates under the Apprentices Act.
Q. Is this a permanent Railway job?
Ans. No, it is training only.
Q. What is the education requirement?
Ans. 10th + ITI in the relevant trade.
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