Apprentice (COPA & Graduate) Trainees at IRCTC, East Zone, Kolkata 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 44
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must be a Graduate in Any Discipline with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized University OR have Matriculation & ITI Certificate affiliated to NCVT/SCVT with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized Board.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: This recruitment appears suitable for a mix of fresher and experienced candidates, depending on the post. Applicants should review the official notification for the exact experience expectations before applying.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 25 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) invites applications for Apprentice Trainees for FY 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship Act-1961. This recruitment drive aims to provide skill-building opportunities for individuals interested in roles such as Graduate Apprentice and Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA). Candidates seeking to gain valuable experience in a government enterprise should review the official notification for eligibility criteria, application procedures, and important dates. This is a significant opportunity for those looking to start their career in the railway sector.
- Candidates should ensure they are comfortable working at IRCTC offices in various locations across East Zone, including Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi, or Tatanagar.
- Selection will be based on a merit list derived from the percentage of marks in qualifying examinations, with no written test or viva.
- Applicants must fill in all marks and attach supportive documents for all educational and technical qualifications, including year-wise mark sheets and pass certificates, on the website while applying.
- Candidates are advised to keep original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies ready for document verification.
- Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected, and candidates engaged as Apprentices will be released after their training tenure without any claim for regular employment.
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Additional Salary Information
Refer official detailed notification
Important Dates
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the merit list prepared on the basis of percentage of marks.
There will be no written test or viva.
Final selection of applicants would be subject to verification of original testimonials.
In case of two applicants having the same marks, the older applicant shall be preferred. If dates of birth are also same, applicants who passed matriculation exam earlier shall be considered first.
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Government guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman/EWS candidates shall be followed with applicable age relaxation.
OBC Applicants are required to submit OBC Caste Certificate with Non-Creamy layer certificate in Govt of India format. Certificates should indicate Caste, Date of Issue etc. and bear the Seal of the Issuing Authority.
OBC Certificate should be issued not prior to last ONE YEAR.
PwBD- Persons with Disability, the percentage of disability should not be less than 40%.
Candidates who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and whose family has gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 Lakhs (Rupees Eight Lakhs Only) are to be identified as EWS for benefit of reservation for EWS.
The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an income and asset certificate issued by Competent Authority.
The candidates applying against the vacancies reserved for EWS must possess Income and asset Certificate as on closing date of registration of application for this notification.
How to Apply
- Candidates are advised to apply through the portal: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in OR https://www.nats.education.gov.in Applicants are advised to fill up marks and to attach supportive documents for all the educational/Technical qualifications starting from matriculation (year-wise Mark-sheets along with Pass-Certificates should be attached on the website while applying).
- Applicants are required to report for Document/Certificate Verification with their Originals.
- Candidates are advised to submit original documents along with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies on the day of Document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates should have completed 15 years and not completed 25 years as of October 9, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Ex-Serviceman (10 years), and Differently Abled (10 years) as per Government of India guidelines.
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examinations. There will be no written test or viva voce.
Applicants need to submit self-attested scanned copies of their 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate, ITI Standard mark sheet (if applicable), National Trade Certificate (if applicable), Date of Birth certificate, 12th Standard Mark Sheet and Certificate (if applicable), Graduation Mark Sheet and Certificate (if applicable), Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC), Disability certificate (if applicable), Discharge/Serving Certificate (if applicable for Ex-Serviceman quota), and a recent color photograph.