NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY APPRENTICE 2026-27

Railway Recruitment Cell, Gorakhpur • Notification No. NER/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27

NEW 1104 POSTS APPLICATIONS OPEN DEADLINE: 15 NOV 10TH + ITI AGE: 15-24

📋 QUICK INFORMATION

Organization

North Eastern Railway

Post Name

Act Apprentice

Total Vacancies

1104

Qualification

10th (50%) + ITI

Age Limit

15-24 years

Application Fee

₹100 (SC/ST/Female: NIL)

Training Period

1 Year

Apply Mode

ONLINE ONLY

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

EVENT	DATE & TIME
Notification Released	15 October 2025
Application Start Date	16 October 2025 • 10:00 AM
Last Date to Apply	15 November 2025 • 05:00 PM
Document Verification	Will be notified on website

🔗 APPLY ONLINE NOW

Official Website: www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in

📊 VACANCY BREAKDOWN

1104

Total Posts

165

296

OBC

110

EWS

PwBD

WORKSHOP/UNIT WISE VACANCIES:

S.NO	WORKSHOP/UNIT	LOCATION	VACANCIES
1	Mechanical Workshop	Gorakhpur	390
2	Carriage & Wagon	Lucknow Jn	149
3	Mechanical Workshop	Izzatnagar	142
4	Diesel Shed	Gonda	88
5	Carriage & Wagon	Varanasi	73
6	Carriage & Wagon	Izzatnagar	64
7	Signal Workshop	Gorakhpur Cantt	63
8	Diesel Shed	Izzatnagar	60
9	TRD	Varanasi	40
10	Bridge Workshop	Gorakhpur Cantt	35

TRADE WISE BREAKDOWN:

Fitter: 700+ posts (Multiple workshops)
Electrician: 100+ posts (Mechanical, Diesel sheds)
Painter: 100+ posts (Mechanical workshops)
Welder: 90+ posts (Various units)
Carpenter: 90+ posts (Mechanical workshops)
Mechanic Diesel: 85+ posts (Diesel sheds)
Machinist: 40+ posts (Various workshops)
Turner: 15 posts (Signal workshop)
Electronics Mechanic: 10 posts (TRD Varanasi)

✅ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

AGE LIMIT (AS ON 16.10.2025):

Minimum: 15 years
Maximum: 24 years
SC/ST: 29 years (5 years relaxation)
OBC: 27 years (3 years relaxation)
PwBD: 34 years (10 years relaxation)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

High School/10th pass with minimum 50% marks
ITI certificate in notified trade
Both qualifications completed before 16.10.2025
⚠️ Engineering Graduates & Diploma holders NOT eligible

RESERVATION:

                SC: 165 posts (15%)
ST: 81 posts (7.5%)
OBC: 296 posts (27%)
EWS: 110 posts (10%)
PwBD: 45 posts (4%)
Ex-Servicemen: 35 posts (3%)

            

📝 SELECTION PROCESS

Merit-based selection - No written exam
Merit list based on average percentage of:
- Matriculation marks (minimum 50%)
- ITI examination marks
- Equal weightage to both
Candidates can choose multiple units/locations
Allotment based on merit and preference order
Document verification at Gorakhpur
Medical certificate required (prescribed format)

💰 APPLICATION FEE

CATEGORY	FEE AMOUNT
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Female	NIL (Exempted)

Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)

📋 HOW TO APPLY

Visit: www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in
Click on "Act Apprentice 2026-27" notification
Read complete notification carefully
Click "Apply Online" button
Register with email/mobile
Fill application form carefully
Upload documents:
- Recent passport photo
- Signature
- 10th marksheet
- ITI certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
Pay application fee online
Submit and take printout

                ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Server opens 16.10.2025 at 10:00 AM and closes 15.11.2025 at 05:00 PM. No late applications accepted.
            

💼 TRAINING & STIPEND

Training Duration: 1 Year (12 months)
Standards: As per Central Apprenticeship Council
Registration: With RDAT/Kanpur (mandatory)
Stipend: As per prescribed rates (Government guidelines)
Contract: Under Apprentices Act, 1961

                ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Act apprentices will have NO CLAIM for employment in Railways after training completion. Training does NOT guarantee job.
            

🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS

Apply Online	Click Here →
Official Notification PDF	Download PDF →
Official Website	www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in →

🔗 APPLY ONLINE NOW

Last Date: 15 November 2025 • Don't miss the deadline!