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Northern Railway announces 4,651 apprentice vacancies
The Story in Brief
RRC Northern Railway has released a notification for 4,651 Act Apprentice training slots across six clusters: Lucknow (1,525), Delhi (1,312), Ambala (979), Firozpur (740), Moradabad (63) and Jammu (32). Applications open on November 11, 2026 and close on December 11, 2026.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Age limit is 15 to 24 years as on December 11, 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories. Selection will be based on merit using average marks of Class 10 and ITI, there is no written exam or interview. The merit list is expected in February 2027.
Application fee is Rs 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempt. Selected apprentices will receive a stipend as per applicable rules.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 4,651 training slots are the largest single intake by RRC Northern Railway in recent years, with Lucknow and Delhi clusters accounting for over 60% of vacancies. The merit-only selection process removes examination barriers, but the requirement that both Class 10 and ITI qualifications be completed by the notification date excludes current students. Candidates must choose a cluster and trade exactly matching notified slots, or risk rejection. The merit list in February 2027 will determine placements, with document verification and medical fitness checks to follow.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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