Railway Vacancy 2026 10th Pass Candidates: Apply Online, Eligibility, Last Date
At a glance
| Organization | Indian Railways |
|---|---|
| Post name | Act Apprentice |
| Number of vacancies | 4561 |
| Application opens | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Application deadline | 11 Dec 2026 |
| Exam date | 15 Feb 2027 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass (Minimum 50% Marks) + ITI in Relevant Trade |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Maximum age | 24 |
| Age relaxation | SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years OBC Candidates: 3 Years PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 Years Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation as per Government rule |
| Salary / pay scale | ₹7,000 - ₹9,000 Per Month (Approx. Stipend) |
| Application fee | ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS), SC/ST/ PwBD/ Female - Nil |
| Selection process | Merit List, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Job location | Northern Railway Units/Workshops |
| Employment type | FULL TIME |
| Official notification | Official notification ↗ |
| Official website | Official website ↗ |
| Apply online | Apply online ↗ |
Recruitment Details
Northern Railway has released an official notification for the recruitment of 4561 Act Apprentice posts. Candidates who have passed Class 10th with a minimum of 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade are eligible to apply. Applicants must have completed all required qualifications on or before 06 November 2026. The online application process will begin on 11 November 2026. Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before submitting their application.
Selection Process
The selection process for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based purely on merit. The merit list will be prepared by calculating the average marks obtained in Class 10th and ITI. Candidates shortlisted in the merit list will be called for Document Verification. After successful document verification, candidates will also be required to submit a Medical Fitness Certificate. There will be no written examination or interview for this recruitment.
Number of Posts (City-Wise Vacancy Details)
Lucknow: 1525 Posts
Delhi: 1312 Posts
Ambala: 979 Posts
Firozpur: 740 Posts
Moradabad: 63 Posts
Jammu: 32 Posts
Application Fee
Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, PwBD, and Female categories are exempted from paying any application fee. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹100 through online mode.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can complete the online application process by following the steps given below:
Visit the official website of Northern Railway.
On the homepage, click on the "Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026" application link.
New applicants must complete the registration process by providing the required details.
After successful registration, log in using your credentials.
Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required information.
Enter your Class 10th and ITI qualification details exactly as mentioned in your certificates.
Select the appropriate cluster and unit according to your trade.
Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
Carefully review all the information entered in the application form and submit it.
Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Note: Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying online to ensure they satisfy all eligibility requirements and understand the recruitment process completely.