The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC - East Zone, Kolkata) has released an official notification (Notice No. IRCTC/EZ/HRD/Apprentices/2026-27) for the engagement of Apprentice Trainees (Graduate & COPA) for FY 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 for 44 vacancies. Candidates possessing Graduation in Any Discipline or Matriculation with ITI in COPA trade can submit their application online through the official apprenticeship portals from 09 October 2026 to 26 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Released Date | 09 October 2026 |
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| Commencement of Online Application | 09 October 2026 |
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| Last Date of Applying Online | 26 October 2026 |
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| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualifications | 09 October 2026 |
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| Document Verification Schedule | To be advised through e-mail |
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Application Fee
- All Candidates: Rs. 0/- (Nil)
- No application fee is required to apply for this apprenticeship engagement.
Age Limit (as on 09/10/2026)
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 25 Years (Candidates should not have completed 25 years as on 09.10.2026) |
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| Age Relaxation | SC / ST candidates get 5 Years, OBC candidates get 3 Years, Ex-Serviceman candidates get 10 Years, and Differently Abled (PwBD) candidates get 10 Years as per Government of India guidelines. |
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Training Period & Monthly Stipend
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 12,300/- per month (Duration: 12 Months) |
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| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | Rs. 9,600/- per month (Duration: 12 Months) |
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| Training Duration | 12 Months (1 Year) |
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IRCTC East Zone Apprentice Vacancy Details: Total 44 Posts
| Position Name | Number of Apprentices to be Engaged |
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| Graduate Apprentice | 34 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 10 |
| Total Vacancies | 44 |
Educational Qualification Criteria (as on 09/10/2026)
| Graduate Apprentice | Graduate in Any Discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
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| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | Matriculation (Class 10th) and ITI Certificate in COPA affiliated to NCVT / SCVT with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board. |
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| Cut-off Date | The cut-off date for all educational qualifications and age criteria is 09 October 2026. |
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Mode of Selection & Place of Work
| Mode of Selection | Selection will be made purely on the basis of a merit list prepared on the percentage of marks obtained. There will be no written test or viva. |
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| Tie-Breaking Criteria | In case two applicants have the same marks, the applicant having older age will be preferred. In case dates of birth are also identical, the applicant who passed the matriculation examination earlier will be considered first. |
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| Stand-by List | Candidates in the stand-by list will be offered to join only on receipt of details of absentees and rejected candidates from the main merit list. |
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| Place of Work | IRCTC Offices situated at Zonal Offices at Kolkata, Regional Offices at Guwahati, Patna, and Area Offices at Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi, or Tatanagar. |
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| Important Term | Candidates engaged as apprentices will be released after completion of the 12-month training tenure and will have no right to claim regular employment in IRCTC. |
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Documents Required for Submission & Verification
- 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate.
- ITI Standard Mark Sheet (for COPA).
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT/SCVT or Provisional National Trade Certificate (for COPA).
- Graduation Mark Sheet and Certificate (for Graduate Apprentice).
- 12th Standard Mark Sheet and Certificate (if any).
- Certificate for Proof of Date of Birth (Standard 10th or equivalent certificate/mark sheet indicating date of birth or School Leaving Certificate).
- Caste Certificate for SC / ST / OBC Applicants. OBC Certificate must be in Govt. of India format with Non-Creamy Layer status, issued within the last ONE year.
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates issued by a Competent Authority (annual family income below Rs. 8.00 Lakhs).
- Disability Certificate in case of PwBD Applicants (percentage of disability must not be less than 40%).
- Discharge Certificate / Serving Certificate in case of Ex-Servicemen.
- Recent colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, taken within 3 months, soft copy 20 kb - 70 kb in JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI) and 2 additional hard copies for document verification.
- Verification Note: Candidates are advised to submit original documents along with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies on the day of Document Verification.
How to Apply for IRCTC East Zone Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Candidates are required to apply online through the designated apprenticeship portals: For COPA: Apply through https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in For Graduate Apprentice: Apply through https://www.nats.education.gov.in
- Candidates must ensure before applying that they are comfortable and interested in working at IRCTC offices located in Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi, or Tatanagar.
- Ensure that your name, father’s name, and date of birth match exactly as recorded in your matriculation certificate.
- Fill in all educational and technical qualification marks starting from matriculation and upload year-wise mark sheets and pass certificates.
- Upload your recent colour photograph and required supportive documents as per the specified dimensions.
- Submit the online application on or before the closing date of 26 October 2026.
- Keep a printout and your portal registration details safe for the upcoming Document / Certificate Verification.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
