RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 734 posts

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released the notification for Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026. A total of 734 vacancies have been announced for various trades under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for these posts through the official website.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Here’s a quick summary of the RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

Important Dates

Mark these important dates for RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details

A total of 734 Act Apprentice vacancies are available across nine trades. The trade-wise distribution is as follows:

Note: PWD seats (4% of total) and Ex-servicemen/children of Ex-servicemen and Armed Forces personnel seats (3% of total) are reserved within the trade-wise totals as per the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
• Must also possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).

Age Limit (as on 05.09.2026):

• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Persons with Disability (PWD): 10 years
• Ex-servicemen: Up to 10 years additional, to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years, subject to a minimum of 6 months' continuous service.

Application Fee

The application fee details are as follows:

The fee is payable only through the online payment gateway integrated with the application form. Payment must be completed within 2 working days of successfully filling the application.

Salary/Stipend

Stipend will be provided as per extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time. No hostel accommodation will be provided, and selected candidates will have to make their own arrangements during their training.

Selection Process

The selection for RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is based on a merit list, without any written examination or interview. The process involves:

1. Merit List Preparation: The merit list is based on the simple average of the percentage of marks in matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and the percentage of marks in the ITI/NTC certificate for the relevant trade.
2. Tie-Breaking: In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate is preferred; if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is preferred.
3. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates (up to 1.5 times the number of identified slots) will be called for Document Verification, where original certificates and a medical fitness certificate will be checked.
4. Medical Fitness: Selected candidates must be found medically fit as per the standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

How to Apply for RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply online for the RCF Kapurthala Apprentice vacancies:

1. Visit the official RCF Kapurthala website: www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Locate the online application link for Act Apprentice engagement and follow the detailed instructions.
3. Register and fill in personal details and bio-data carefully, ensuring accuracy as per your matriculation certificate.
4. Upload a scanned passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG format, 20 kb–70 kb).
5. Upload a scanned signature (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG format, 20 kb–30 kb).
6. Review all entered details before proceeding, as no changes are allowed after fee payment.
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- online (if applicable) within 2 working days of completing the form.
8. Submit the application and save/print the e-receipt and the completed application form for future reference.