The Northeast Frontier Railway has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 Date : 14.07.202) to fill 6777 Apprentice vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Northeast Frontier Railway i.e. https://app.nfr-recruitment.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 20.07.2026 at 09.00 AM for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 19.08.2026 at 05.30 PM.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications 10th, 12th, ITI can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Assam. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
NFR Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Notification No: NFR/NAPS/ACT APP./2026 Date : 14.07.202 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 6777 Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: Assam |
| Starting Date: 20.07.2026 at 09.00 AM |
| Last Date: 19.08.2026 at 05.30 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://app.nfr-recruitment.in/ |
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Current NFR Job Openings:
- Apprentice – 6777 Posts
Unit (Divisions/Workshops) Wise Vacancy Details:
- Katihar (KIR) and Tindharia (TDH) Workshop – 1103 Posts
- Alipurduar (APDJ) – 651 Posts
- Rangiya (RNY) – 750 Posts
- Lumding (LMG) – 1274 Posts
- Tinsukia (TSK) – 860 Posts
- New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & Engineering Workshop (EWS/BNGN) – 881 Posts
- Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS) – 763 Posts
- Headquarter(HQ)/Maligaon – (Accounts, Civil Engineering, Medical, Personnel, Track Machine(TMC), Bridge Units, SWS/PNO, Stores) – 495 Posts
Trade Wise Vacancy Details:
NFR Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NFR:
Age Limit for NFR: (As on 19.08.2026)
- For UR Applicants – Not below 15 and not above 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Stipend for NFR:
- Apprentice – Rs.11,040/-
Method of Selection for NFR:
- Merit List
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee for NFR:
- For SC, ST, PwBD, EBC & women Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 20.07.2026 at 09.00 AM and 19.08.2026 at 05.30 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Northeast Frontier Railway website https://app.nfr-recruitment.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 20.07.2026 at 09.00 AM
- Closing Date of online application portal: 19.08.2026 at 05.30 PM
NFR Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NFR: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for NFR: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for NFR: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the last date to apply for Apprentice recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit your online application for the NFR positions is 19.08.2026 at 05.30 PM. The online application portal opened on 20.07.2026 at 09.00 AM.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
The official place of posting for all the 6777 positions will be Assam.
What is the selection process for NFR positions?
The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Merit List, Certificate Verification
