Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Apprentice (Electrician) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 6777 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.
Online applications for the vacancies of Apprentice (Electrician) and other Posts will be accepted from 20 July 2026 to 19 August 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Apprentice (Electrician) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
NFR – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Electrician) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Fitter) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Welder) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Machinist) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Turner) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Plumber) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Carpenter) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (COPA) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Mechanic Diesel) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Surveyor) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Draughtsman Civil) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Health Sanitary Inspector) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Medical Laboratory Technician Radiology) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Apprentice (Computer Networking Technician) | As per notification | Rs.9600-9600/- | Northeast Frontier Railway Zone |
| Total Vacancies: | 6777 |
NFR Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for NFR Apprentice (Electrician) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Northeast Frontier Railway. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Apprentice (Electrician) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Fitter) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Welder) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Machinist) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Turner) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Plumber) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Carpenter) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (COPA) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Mechanic Diesel) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Surveyor) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Draughtsman Civil) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Health Sanitary Inspector) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology |
| Apprentice (Medical Laboratory Technician Radiology) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology |
| Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
| Apprentice (Computer Networking Technician) | Class 10 Pass + NCVT, SCVT ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Northeast Frontier Railway for Apprentice (Electrician) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Apprentice (Electrician) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Fitter) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Welder) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Machinist) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Turner) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Plumber) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Carpenter) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (COPA) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Mechanic Diesel) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Surveyor) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Draughtsman Civil) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Health Sanitary Inspector) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Medical Laboratory Technician Radiology) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
| Apprentice (Computer Networking Technician) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.100/-. SC / ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The fee can be paid through the online payment mode as specified in the official notification. Candidates belonging to certain reserved categories may be exempted from paying the application fee as per government rules.
The selection of candidates for Apprentice (Electrician) and other Posts will be carried out through Merit Based. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Northeast Frontier Railway. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for NFR Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of Northeast Frontier Railway is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from nfr.indianrailways.gov.in on or before the last date of online application, which is 19 August 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |