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Rail Coach Factory (RCF) Recruitment 2026 Apply Now

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Rail Coach Factory, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has officially published a recruitment advertisement, Notice No. A-1/2026 for the engagement of Act Apprentices in its Technical Training Centre. A total of 734 vacancies are open across nine ITI trades.

Eligible candidates who have passed Class 10th with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT can submit their applications online before the closing deadline.

Below are all the essential details regarding this recruitment drive, including trade-wise vacancy breakdowns, eligibility criteria, age limits, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions.

Railway Key Highlights

  • Organization: Rail Coach Factory, Ministry of Railways
  • Notice Number: Notice No. A-1/2026 (Dated 07.08.2026)
  • Post Name: Act Apprentice (under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961)
  • Total Vacancies: 734 Posts
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: ₹100/- for General / OBC / EWS | Nil for SC / ST / PwD / Female candidates

Trade-Wise Vacancies

The 734 total openings are distributed across nine technical trade disciplines:

  • Welder (G&E): 220 Posts
  • Fitter: 180 Posts
  • Electrician: 110 Posts
  • Machinist: 60 Posts
  • AC & Refrigeration Mechanic: 44 Posts
  • Painter (G): 40 Posts
  • Carpenter: 40 Posts
  • Mechanic (Motor Vehicle): 20 Posts
  • Electronic Mechanic: 20 Posts

Educational Qualification Requirements

Candidates must satisfy both academic and technical prerequisites as of the cutoff date:

  • Academic Qualification: Passed Class 10th (Matriculation under 10+2 system) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
  • Technical Qualification: Possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
  • CGPA Conversion: Where marks are listed in CGPA, multiply the CGPA by 9.5 to calculate aggregate percentage (e.g., 7.4 CGPA × 9.5 = 70.3%).

Selection Process

There is no written examination or interview for selection:

  1. Merit List Preparation: Based on the simple average of marks obtained in Matriculation (10th) and ITI/NTC marks in the relevant trade.
  2. Document Verification: Verification of original academic certificates, NCVT trade certificates, caste certificates, and age proof.
  3. Medical Examination: Submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate signed by an authorized Government Medical Officer.

How to Apply for Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their online registration by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official portal of Rail Coach Factory.
  2. Go to the Recruitment / Act Apprentice section and click on Apply Online for Act Apprentice Notice No. A-1/2026.
  3. Register your profile by providing your basic details matching your matriculation certificate.
  4. Fill in academic percentages, ITI trade details, and category information.
  5. Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-sized photo (20–70 KB) and signature (20–30 KB) in JPEG format.
  6. Pay the application fee of ₹100/- (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.

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