Indian Railways looking for apprentices: Check eligibility and how to apply

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Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is looking for apprentices.

Eligible candidates can visit nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. The last date for submission of the online application is June 30, 2022.

Vacancy Details

Total posts- 5636 posts

  • Katihar (KIR)& TDH workshop: 919
  • Alipurduar (APDJ): 512
  • Rangiya (RNY): 551
  • Lumding (LMG), S&T/workshop/ MLG (PNO) & Track Machine/MLG: 1140
  • Tinsukia (TSK): 547
  • New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) & EWS/BNGN: 1110
  • Dibrugarh Workshop (DBWS): 847

Selection Process

The selection of the candidates will be based on a merit list prepared (trade-wise, unit-wise, community-wise). The merit list in each unit will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which apprenticeship is to be done. The panel will be based on average marks in the matriculation and ITI.

Age Limit

The candidate’s age should be over 15 years of age and not more than 24 years as of 1st April 2022.

The upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years in the case of SC/ST candidates, and 3 years in the case of OBC candidates. For persons with disability, the upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years.

Application Fee

Application fees (Non-refundable) –Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred only). Fee payment will have to be made online through a payment gateway as part of
online application process.

No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates.

How to apply

Candidates are required to apply ONLINE by visiting www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in detailed instructions for filling up ONLINE applications will be available on the website. The date for submission of the online application is June 30, 2022.

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