RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024, Last Date to Apply Online for 5647 vacancies

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024. This recruitment will offer training under the Apprentices, 1961, in various trades at workshops and units within the NFR jurisdiction. 5647 apprentice vacancies are available, providing an excellent opportunity for young candidates to gain valuable skills in the railway sector. This is the final call for candidates with suitable eligibility criteria, as mentioned below. Candidates must apply online as this recruitment drive does not involve any written examination to select candidates.

RRC NFR Apprentices Recruitment 2024

NFR has released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices, 1961. Interested candidates who wish to apply for this recruitment are advised to download the notification from the link provided below and go through it. It contains all essential details about the recruitment, including eligibility criteria, selection process, vacancies, salary, and more.

Click Here to Download the RRC NFR Apprentices Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF

RRC NFR Apprentices Recruitment 2024: Highlights

All the important details for the NFR Apprentices Recruitment 2024 are provided in the table below. Candidates can check the details for key dates, eligibility, selection process, and other information related to recruitment.

RRC NFR Apprentice Apply Online 2024

The RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 application process started on November 4, 2024, and will close on December 3, 2024. It’s best to apply early to avoid any last-minute problems. After applying, candidates will get a unique registration number. Keep this number safe, as it will be needed later.

Click Here to Apply Online for RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024

How to Apply for NFR Apprentices Recruitment 2024

Candidates who want to apply for this recruitment can fill out the application form by following the step-by-step process given below.

• Visit the official website of the NFR Recruitment Cell.
• Find the online application link for Apprentices recruitment.
• Fill in the application form with accurate details (Name, Mobile Number, Email ID).
• Upload the required documents in the correct format.
• Pay the online application fee as per your category.
• After successful submission, keep a copy of the Application Form for future reference.

NFR Apprentices Recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to fulfill the educational qualification and age requirements to be eligible for applying for the NFR Apprentices recruitment.

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have completed Matriculation (Class 10) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• Additionally, candidates must possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).
• For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) & Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology), the candidate must be a Class 12 pass (under 10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks.

Age Limit:

• Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years old as of the closing date of applications. For RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024, the closing date is 3rd December 2024.

Relaxation in Age:

According to the government rules age relaxation is provided for various categories, below we have provided the age relaxation for each category.

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 10 years + service rendered in the defense forces

Documents Required for RRC NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024

Before applying for the NFR Apprentice Recruitment 2024, candidates make sure that they have the following documents ready in PDF format to make their application process easier.

NFR Apprentices Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

The selection for this recruitment will be done based on merit, meaning there won’t be any exam. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks they scored in their educational qualifications. After that, selected candidates will go through a document verification process.

Merit Calculation:

• For most trades: Average of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50%) + ITI marks in the relevant trade.
• For Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology): Average of marks in Matriculation + 12th Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology).

Document Verification:

Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification based on merit, with 1.5 times the number of vacancies called for verification.

Tie-breaking Criteria:

In case of a tie, preference will be given to the older candidate.

NFR Apprentices 2024 Vacancy Distribution

There are a total of 5647 vacancies available across various units, with the highest number of openings in the New Bongaigaon Workshop (NBQS) division, followed by the Lumding (LMG) division. The unit and division-wise distribution of vacancies is as follows:

NFR Apprentices Training Period

Candidates can apply for various designated trades under various departments, and the training period for each is mentioned below:

NFR Apprentices Recruitment 2024 Application Fee

To finish the online application, a fee of Rs 100 must be paid through the payment gateway on the official website. However, candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, EBC, and female categories do not need to pay this fee. Those applying under the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category must provide a valid certificate showing their family income is below Rs 50,000 per year.

RRC NFR Apprentices Salary 2024

Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend according to the rates specified under the Apprenticeship, 1961. During training, no hostel accommodation will be provided, so apprentices are expected to arrange their housing. Upon completion of the training period, apprentices will be released.