IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026  –  27 Apprentice Posts, Eligibility, Selection Process, Apply Online

IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), a Government of India Undertaking and Mini Ratna company, has released a notification for engagement of Apprentice trainees at IRCTC West Zone, Mumbai. The recruitment is for 27 Apprentice positions in different trades/departments, including COPA, Executive – Procurement, HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management, and Marketing Operations and Analytics. Advertisement(30Sep26)

Interested candidates can apply online from 30 September 2026 to 18 October 2026. The selection will be made through a merit list based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualification, and there will be no written examination or viva. 

IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The notification has been issued by the IRCTC West Zone Office, Mumbai, and applications are invited under the Apprenticeship Act. 

IRCTC Apprentice Vacancy 2026

A total of 27 Apprentice positions are available under different departments. The post-wise distribution mentioned in the notification is given below. 

IRCTC Apprentice Post Details

The place of posting will be Mumbai or Regional Offices/Units under IRCTC West Zone. 

IRCTC Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification and age requirements specified for the respective Apprentice trade.

1. COPA Apprentice

For the Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) trade, candidates should have passed Matriculation and possess an ITI Certificate affiliated to NCVT/SCVT.

The notification also states that candidates should have passed the Matriculation examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board. Advertisement(30Sep26)

2. Executive – Procurement

Candidates applying for Executive – Procurement should be pursuing graduation in Commerce / CA Inter / Supply Chain or a similar field, as mentioned in the notification. 

3. HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management

Candidates should possess graduation in any discipline for this position. 

4. Marketing Operations and Analytics

For Marketing Operations and Analytics, candidates should be graduates in any discipline. 

Age Limit

The notification’s post table mentions an age range of 15 to 25 years, with relaxation of:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 10 years*
• PwBD: 10 years

The notification subsequently states that the cut-off date for qualification and age criteria is 30 September 2026. 

Important Age-Date Note

The table itself contains the wording “Upper age limit (as on 18/08/25)”, while the separate note specifies 30-Sep-2026 as the cut-off date. Therefore, candidates should verify the applicable age cut-off from IRCTC before submitting their application.

For Ex-Servicemen, the notification provides additional age relaxation subject to the conditions specified in the advertisement. 

Selection Process

The IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 selection process is merit-based.

According to the official notification:

1. A merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the Matriculation examination.
2. Where a grading system is followed, the average of the highest and lowest marks will be considered.
3. If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be preferred.
4. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier will be considered first.
5. There will be no written examination or viva.
6. Final selection is subject to verification of original testimonials.
7. Candidates in the standby list may be offered engagement against vacancies caused by absentees or rejected candidates.
8. Offers will be issued strictly according to merit.
9. Shortlisted candidates should be ready to report for document/certificate verification at short notice. Advertisement(30Sep26)

This means candidates should pay particular attention to the marks and documents submitted during the application process.

Training Period and Stipend

The training period for the listed Apprentice positions is one year / 12 months.

Selected candidates engaged as Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend according to the prescribed rates under the Apprenticeship Act. The notification does not specify a particular stipend amount in the advertisement. Advertisement(30Sep26)

Candidates should therefore avoid relying on unofficial figures for stipend and should refer to the official notification or applicable Apprenticeship rules for the current rate.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep clear, legible and self-attested scanned copies of the required documents.

The notification lists the following documents:

• 10th Standard Mark Sheet
• ITI Mark Sheet, wherever applicable
• Graduation Degree and Mark Sheet for graduation-based trades
• Date of Birth proof
• Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet of all semesters
• National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT or provisional certificate
• SC/ST/OBC caste certificate, wherever applicable
• PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
• Discharge Certificate/Serving Certificate for candidates applying under Ex-Servicemen quota
• Recent colour photograph

The photograph should be 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, taken not more than three months before the date of application, with a clear front view and without cap or sunglasses. Advertisement(30Sep26)

Shortlisted candidates must produce their original documents along with two self-attested photocopies during document verification. 

How to Apply for IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates should complete the application process within the specified dates.

Step 1

Visit the official Apprenticeship India portal.

Apprenticeship India Portal

Step 2

Complete the required registration on the Apprenticeship India portal.

Step 3

Candidates should ensure that their personal details, including name, father’s name and date of birth, exactly match their Matriculation/equivalent certificate.

Step 4

Select the appropriate Apprentice trade/position for which they meet the eligibility requirements.

Step 5

Complete the application and provide the required educational and registration details.

Step 6

Upload/submit the required documents as specified in the notification.

Step 7

Before final submission, carefully check all details.

Step 8

Submit the application before 18 October 2026 and keep the application/registration details for future reference.

The notification specifically requires applicants to produce details of their registration made on the Apprenticeship India portal. 

Note: The uploaded notification does not provide a separate direct application-form URL in the text. Therefore, a direct “Apply Online” URL should not be invented; use the official portal and follow the instructions applicable to this IRCTC engagement.

Important Dates

The application commencement and closing dates are specified on page 2 of the notification. 

IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

The IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides 27 Apprentice opportunities at the IRCTC West Zone in Mumbai and its regional offices/units. The vacancies are available in COPA, Executive – Procurement, HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management, and Marketing Operations and Analytics.

The training period is 12 months, and selected Apprentices will receive a stipend according to the prescribed rates under the Apprenticeship Act. The selection process does not involve a written examination or viva; candidates will be considered through the merit process described in the official notification. 

Eligible candidates should complete the application process before the 18 October 2026 deadline and ensure that all educational, age and category documents are accurate. Candidates should also complete/maintain their registration details on the Apprenticeship India portal and keep the required original documents ready for verification.

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