Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Compiled from official notificationHas been announced by Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). This recruitment offers 6777 vacancies for eligible candidates.
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Apply Start
20 Jul 2026
Last Date
19 Aug 2026
Vacancies
6,777
Qualification
For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) and Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology), the candidate must be 12th pass (under the 10+2 system) with...
Age Limit
15–24 Years
Application Fee
₹100
Fee Last Date
19 Aug 2026
This notification is no longer accepting applications.
The page is kept as a reference for this recruitment.
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About this Recruitment
Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced an official apprenticeship training program for Railway NFR Apprentice. The notification announces a total of 6,777 vacancies distributed across 5 cadre specializations.
Regarding educational criteria, For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) and Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology), the candidate must be 12th..., with applicant age prescribed as 15 to 24 years. Selection of candidates will follow the merit and evaluation standards prescribed in the official notification. The application window for this recruitment concluded on 19 August 2026. Railway Recruitment Boards manage competitive hiring for technical, non-technical, and supervisory cadres across the Indian Railways network.
Official Recruitment Overview
Official Source Verified- Organization
- Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Location
- National
- Official Website
- https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date 20 Jul 2026
- Online Apply Last Date 19 Aug 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment 19 Aug 2026
- Merit List Not announced yet — check back soon
Vacancy Details
| Sr | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 2686 |
| 2 | OBC | 1832 |
| 3 | EWS | 688 |
| 4 | SC | 1056 |
| 5 | ST | 515 |
Application Fee
- SC ₹0
- ST ₹0
- EWS ₹100
- OBC ₹100
- Female ₹0
- General ₹100
Post-Wise Job Profile & Service Framework
Notified Positions & Vacancy Breakdown
- General: 2686 Posts
- OBC: 1832 Posts
- EWS: 688 Posts
- SC: 1056 Posts
- ST: 515 Posts
Employment Structure & Service Terms
- Appointing Authority: Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Pay & Remuneration: iary Magistrate/Sub-divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Magistrate (not below the rank of 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate) (b) Revenue Officer not bel
Eligibility Framework & Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualification
For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) and Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology), the candidate must be 12th pass (under the 10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a minimum of 50% marks in both 10th and 12th. For all other categories, the candidate must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board, and also possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training, or a Provisional Certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training. The minimum requirement of 50% aggregate marks in Matriculation is not applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories.
Age Requirement
- Prescribed Range: 15 to 24 Years
- Upper age relaxation for reserved categories, where the recruitment allows it, is specified in the official notification. Check the notification PDF for the limits that apply to your category.
Selection Process
- This notification does not set out the stage-wise selection process. Check the official notification PDF via the links on this page for the examination scheme and evaluation criteria.
Step-by-Step Online Application Walkthrough
- This notification does not set out the application procedure. Follow the steps given in the official notification PDF via the links on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate Queries)
What is the official educational criteria for Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) and Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology), the candidate must be 12th pass (under the 10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a minimum of 50% marks in both 10th and 12th. For all other categories, the candidate must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board, and also possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training, or a Provisional Certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training. The minimum requirement of 50% aggregate marks in Matriculation is not applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories.
What is the age limit for applicants?
The age limit is 15 to 24 Years. Age relaxation for reserved categories, where it applies, is set out in the official notification — check the notification PDF for the exact limits that apply to you.
What is the pay scale or remuneration for this recruitment?
The notification states a pay scale of iary Magistrate/Sub-divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Magistrate (not below the rank of 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate) (b) Revenue Officer not bel. Allowances are as set out in the official notification.
What is the selection process for Railway NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The official notification for this recruitment does not set out the selection process. Refer to the notification PDF linked on this page.
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