IRCTC East Zone Recruitment 2026: 44 Apprentice Posts (Graduate & COPA) – Apply Online @ apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The number of seats may be increased or decreased; any change will be published on the official IRCTC website.

• official IRCTC website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Candidates must have completed 15 years and must not have completed 25 years as on 09 October 2026 (date of birth between 10 October 2001 and 09 October 2011 for unreserved candidates).
• Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; Ex-Servicemen — 10 years; Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD, 40% or more) — 10 years, as per Government of India guidelines.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Merit List: A merit list will be prepared on the basis of the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination. There is no written examination and no viva-voce.
• Tie-Break: Where candidates have identical percentages, the older candidate is preferred; if dates of birth are also identical, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier gets preference.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. The schedule will be advised by email only at short notice; candidates must be prepared to report at short notice. Candidates must bring original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies.
• No TA/DA: No daily allowance, conveyance allowance, or travelling allowance will be paid for attending document verification.
• Stand-by List: A stand-by list will be maintained strictly to fill places vacated by absentees or rejected candidates.

How to Apply for IRCTC East Zone Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Verify that your name, father's name, and date of birth are recorded identically in your Matriculation certificate and your portal profile. Any deviation found at verification cancels the candidature.
• Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) or nats.education.gov.in (NATS). ITI (COPA) apprenticeships are generally registered on the Apprenticeship India portal; graduate apprenticeships on NATS.
• Apply against IRCTC East Zone's opportunity listed for your category on the appropriate portal.
• Enter marks for every qualification from Matriculation onwards and upload year-wise mark sheets along with pass certificates. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Upload self-attested scanned copies of required documents and a recent photograph meeting the prescribed specification.
• Submit the application on or before 26 October 2026. Retain your portal registration details for document verification.

• apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• nats.education.gov.in (NATS) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Required Documents for Document Verification

• 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate (proof of date of birth)
• 12th Mark Sheet and Certificate (if applicable)
• Graduation Mark Sheet and Certificate (for Graduate Apprentice applicants)
• ITI Mark Sheet and National Trade Certificate / Provisional NTC issued by NCVT/SCVT (for COPA applicants)
• Valid Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC in Government of India prescribed format (OBC-NCL certificate must be issued within the last one year)
• PwBD Disability Certificate (40% or more) if applicable
• Discharge or Serving Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen quota) if applicable
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate (must be held on or before 26 October 2026) if claiming EWS reservation

Important Dates at a Glance

Is there a written test or interview for IRCTC East Zone Apprentice selection?

• No. Selection is based purely on a merit list of the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination. There is no written test and no viva-voce. Candidates shortlisted in the merit list will be called for document verification.

What is the age limit for IRCTC East Zone Apprentice recruitment?

• Candidates must have completed 15 years and must not have completed 25 years as on 09 October 2026. Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years, OBC — 3 years, Ex-Servicemen — 10 years, PwBD — 10 years.

Is there any application fee for IRCTC East Zone Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates can register and apply free of charge on the Apprenticeship India or NATS portal.
• Download the IRCTC East Zone Graduate & COPA Apprentice Official Notification PDF for FY 2026–27 for complete details.

• IRCTC East Zone Graduate & COPA Apprentice Official Notification PDF for FY 2026–27 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.