The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released a notification for ITI Apprenticeship recruitment, offering a total of 5,647 slots across various divisions and workshops. This post provides a detailed guide to the application process, eligibility, and important dates to help you navigate the recruitment efficiently.
Key Dates for RRC NFR ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2024
- Notification Release Date: November 4, 2024
- Start Date for Online Applications: November 4, 2024
- End Date for Online Applications: December 3, 2024
RRC NFR Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years (as of the closing date)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to an additional 10 years, based on service rendered
Educational Qualifications
- For General ITI Trades: Candidates must have completed Matriculation (10th) with at least 50% aggregate marks and hold an NCVT/SCVT-approved ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- For Laboratory Technician (Pathology/Radiology): Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
RRC NFR Recruitment 2024 – Notification PDF
Training Units and Available Vacancies
Here’s a breakdown of units and available slots for apprenticeship:
| Division/Workshop | Location | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Katihar & Tindharia | Bihar | 812 |
| Alipurduar | West Bengal | 413 |
| Rangiya | Assam | 435 |
| Lumding | Assam | 950 |
| Tinsukia | Assam | 580 |
| New Bongaigaon | Assam | 982 |
| Dibrugarh | Assam | 814 |
| NFR Headquarters | Assam | 661 |
| Total | 5647 |
Note: Candidates must choose their preferred units during the application process, as selection will be unit-based.
RRC NFR Application Process
To apply online, follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to nfr.indianrailways.gov.in and navigate to “Railway Recruitment Cell.”
- Online Registration: Register by providing basic details and generating a registration number.
- Form Completion: Log in, complete the application form, and upload the required documents (as per the list below).
- Fee Payment: Submit a non-refundable fee of ₹100 via the provided payment gateway (exemptions apply for SC, ST, PwBD, EBC, and female candidates).
- Submit and Print: After successful submission, download and print the application form for future reference.
Required Documents for Application
Make sure to upload the following documents during the application process:
- Mark sheet and pass certificate for Class 10 and ITI Certificate
- 12th Standard Mark Sheet (for specific trades like Lab Technician)
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID proof and recent passport-size photo
RRC NFR Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their matriculation and ITI scores. The selection is conducted on a unit, trade, and community basis. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification in their chosen division.
- Tie-Breaking Criteria: If multiple candidates have the same score, the older candidate is ranked higher. In case of a further tie, candidates who passed the matriculation exam earlier will be prioritized.
- Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted to 1.5 times the vacancies for document verification.
