Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment begins: Apply for 4,116 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has announced the Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for 4,116 apprentice positions across multiple trades. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website rrcnr.org until December 24, 2025. This apprenticeship offers ITI-qualified youth an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on technical training under the reputable Indian Railways system.

The recruitment follows a merit-based selection process, with no written examination or interview, making it a highly accessible pathway for aspiring technicians, mechanics and trade-skilled workers.

RRC Northern Railway Apprentice 2025 – Key Details

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR NORTHERN RAILWAY APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT 2025

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed SSC / Matric / Class 10 under the 10+2 examination system with minimum 50% marks.
• In addition, candidates must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, issued by NCVT/SCVT and recognized by the Government of India.

Age Limit (as on December 24, 2025)

• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years
• Age relaxations apply as per government norms for reserved categories.

Selection Process – Merit-Based Shortlisting

RRC NR will prepare the merit list based on the average percentage of marks in:

• Class 10 / Matriculation (minimum 50% required)
• ITI trade qualification

Both components carry equal weightage.

Tie-Breaking Rules

If two or more candidates secure the same merit score:

1. Older candidate gets preference.
2. If dates of birth are same, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier will be preferred.

The final merit list will be prepared cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise in descending order of marks.

Application Fee

• ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS
• No fee for SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Women candidates

Payment must be made online during form submission.

How to Apply for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to complete your application:

1. Visit the official RRC NR website: rrcnr.net.in
2. Click on the “Apply Online” link for Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
3. Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
4. Upload all required documents including academic certificates and ITI proof.
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
7. Take a printout for future reference.

The Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 presents a strong opportunity for ITI-qualified youth to begin their careers in India’s largest public-sector organization. With 4,116 vacancies across trades, a simple merit-based selection process, and fee exemptions for reserved categories, candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline of December 24. For the latest updates, visit the official RRC NR website and bookmark this page for future reference, for more details and apply CLICK HERE