Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice under Apprentices Act 1961) — Centralized Notification for 2025-2026 & 2026-2027
Compiled from the official notification · Last updated: 16 Jul 2026 — always confirm every detail on the official link below before applying.
The NFR 2026 notification is here for 6,777 vacancies. The last date to apply is 19 Aug 2026. Go through the eligibility and selection details below, then use the official link to apply.
Warning: never pay any agent or website for a government job. Always apply only on the official site linked below — no government recruitment ever gives a job in exchange for a fee.
In short
This recruitment is a good chance at a stable government-sector career — with a pay scale, allowances and pension benefits. A total of 6,777 posts will be filled through this recruitment.
Who can apply?
If you have the slightest doubt about eligibility, read the relevant part of the official notification before filling the form — a wrong entry can get your application rejected and the fee is non-refundable.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2026-08-19 |
Eligibility
Qualification: Passed Matriculation (Class 10) with minimum 50% aggregate marks (relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD) AND National Trade Certificate (ITI/NTC/STC issued by NCVT/SCVT) in the notified trade. Age: not below 15 and not above 24 years as on the closing date (19-08-2026); upper-age relaxation SC/ST 5 yrs, OBC 3 yrs, PwBD 10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Keep these documents ready before applying
- Passport-size photo (JPG, usually 20–50 KB)
- A valid email ID and your own mobile number (for OTP)
- A photo ID — Aadhaar is the easiest
- Scanned copy of your signature
- Qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), latest format, for reservation
Worth keeping in mind
Double-check your name, category and photo before you submit — a small error is hard to fix later. Apply early to avoid the last-day server rush, and keep the confirmation PDF safe.
Important Links
FAQ — Your Questions, Answered
When does the application close?
The last date to apply online is 19 Aug 2026. Applications are not accepted after the deadline.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 6,777 posts in this recruitment — see the official notification for the post-wise split.
How do I apply?
Apply only on the official website — the direct link is in 'Important Links' above. Never enter your personal details or pay a fee on any look-alike site.
Is this official?
We compile this from the official notification and link the official source, but always confirm the final details there before you apply — dates and details can change.
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