Northeast Frontier Railway Recruitment 2024 – 5647 Apprentice Posts

Jwngsar Boro

Nov 29, 2024

The Railway Recruitment Cell of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is now accepting online applications for the engagement of 5647 Act Apprentices for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 training periods. This is your chance to gain industry-leading training and kickstart a career in the railway sector with hands-on experience.

Apprentice Slots by Location - Northeast Frontier Railway

Katihar Division: Katihar, Tindharia - 812 slots

Alipurduar Division: Alipurduar - 413 slots

Rangiya Division: Rangiya - 435 slots

Lumding Division: Guwahati, Lumding - 950 slots

Tinsukia Division: Tinsukia - 580 slots

New Bongaigaon Workshop: New Bongaigaon - 982 slots

Dibrugarh Workshop: Dibrugarh - 814 slots

NFR Headquarters (HQ): Maligaon - 661 slots

Available Trades:

Become an apprentice in one of the following trades:

Mechanical Trades : Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Pipe Fitter, and many more

Engineering Trades : Draughtsman (Civil), Surveyor, CAD-CAM Operator, Building Maintenance Technician, Mason

Electronics & Electrical Trades : Information Technology System Maintenance, Electrical Mechanic, TIG/MIG Welder, Operator PLC System

Medical Trades : Health Sanitary Inspector, Lab Technician (Pathology), Lab Technician (Radiology)

Administrative Trades : Secretarial Assistant, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant

Each division and workshop has specific openings, including in locations like Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia, New Bongaigaon, and Dibrugarh.

Who Can Apply?

Candidates who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply:

Educational Qualifications : Passed Matriculation (10th grade) with at least 50% aggregate marks and ITI in the relevant trade (requirements vary for specific trades)

Age Limit : 15 to 24 years as of the closing date (December 3, 2024), with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen

Special Criteria : For certain trades, additional qualifications are needed, such as 12th-grade science for Lab Technicians

Selection Process:

Merit-Based : Selection will be based on a merit list prepared by calculating the average marks in Matriculation and ITI.

Document Verification : Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification.

No Centralized Merit List : Separate merit lists are prepared for each division and trade, so candidates should carefully choose their preferences.

Application Process:

Step 1 : Visit [NFR’s Official Website](http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in).

Step 2 : Follow the instructions on the Railway Recruitment Cell page to register and submit your application.

Documents Required : Matriculation and ITI certificates, community certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), scanned photograph, and signature.

Application Fee : ₹100 (No fee for SC/ST, PwBD, and women candidates)