The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released its recruitment notification for Act Apprentices for the 2024 session. With 5647 vacancies across various divisions and workshops, this recruitment offers young aspirants an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills through Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
The application process began on 04 November 2024 and will close on 03 December 2024. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online via the official NFR website. Selection will be based on academic merit in Matriculation and ITI scores in the relevant trade, followed by a document verification process.
The 5647 vacancies are distributed across different divisions and workshops:
Unit/Division
Number of Slots
Katihar & Tindharia
812
Alipurduar
413
Rangiya
435
Lumding
950
Tinsukia
580
New Bongaigaon Workshop
982
Dibrugarh Workshop
814
NFR Headquarters
661
Total
5647
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) with at least 50% aggregate marks.
ITI certification in the relevant trade is mandatory.
For Laboratory Technician roles, candidates must have passed 12th grade in Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Age Limit
The age requirement is 15 to 24 years as of the application deadline (03 December 2024).
Age relaxations:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General Candidates
₹100/-
SC/ST, PwBD, EBC, Women
Exempted
Payment must be made online through the provided payment gateway.
Locate and click on the “RRC/NFR Apprentice Recruitment” link.
Register:
Provide basic details such as name, email address, and phone number to complete the registration.
Fill the Application Form:
Log in with the registration credentials.
Accurately fill in all required details, including academic and personal information.
Upload Documents:
Attach scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates.
Pay the Application Fee (if applicable):
Use online payment options like UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking.
Submit and Print:
Review all entered details carefully.
Submit the application and print a confirmation for your records.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Act Apprenticeship is based purely on merit. The key stages include:
Academic Merit:
Merit lists will be prepared based on marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI certificates in the relevant trade.
Unit-Wise, Trade-Wise, and Community-Wise Merit Lists:
Separate merit lists will be generated for each division and workshop.
Document Verification:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
Final selection will be subject to verification of eligibility criteria and documents.
FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024?
The last date to apply online is 03 December 2024.
2. How many vacancies are available under NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024?
A total of 5647 vacancies are available across multiple divisions and workshops.
3. What is the recruitment application fee?
₹100/- for general candidates.
SC/ST, PwBD, EBC, and women candidates are exempted.
4. What are the educational qualifications required?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For Laboratory Technician roles, candidates need a 12th grade pass in Science (PCB) with 50% marks.
5. What is the age limit for NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024?
As of 03 December 2024, the age limit is 15 to 24, with age relaxations for reserved categories.
6. What is the mode of application?
The application process is entirely online through the official website: nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
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