📢 Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has opened applications for 27 apprentice posts in its West Zone. The engagement covers four trades and comes with a 12-month training period — and there is no written exam or interview.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
IRCTC, West Zone has announced the Apprentice Vacancy 2026 notification for 27 apprentice positions across four trades: Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Executive – Procurement, HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management, and Marketing Operations and Analytics. This is an apprenticeship engagement, not a regular employee post, with training lasting 12 months.
Applications opened on 30 September 2026 and will be accepted online only through the Apprenticeship India portal until 18 October 2026. Stipend will be paid at the prescribed rates under the Apprenticeship Act.
Vacancy Details
| Post / Trade | Department | Vacancies | Training Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | All Departments | 12 | 12 Months |
| Executive – Procurement | Catering Department | 6 | 12 Months |
| HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management | Finance Department | 3 | 12 Months |
| Marketing Operations and Analytics | Tourism Department | 6 | 12 Months |
| Total | — | 27 | 12 Months |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | Matriculation + ITI certificate affiliated to NCVT / SCVT |
| Executive – Procurement | Graduation / pursuing Commerce, CA Inter, Supply Chain or similar qualification |
| HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management | Graduate in any discipline |
| Marketing Operations and Analytics | Graduate in any discipline |
Common requirement: Matriculation passed with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Age limit: Maximum 33 years.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 October 2026 |
| Merit List / DV Schedule | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | To be announced |
The notification does not specify an application fee amount, so no figure is included here.
Selection Process
- Written examination: No
- Interview / viva: No
- Merit list: Yes — prepared on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation
- Tie-breaker: Older candidate is preferred; if still tied, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier is preferred
- Document verification: Required — shortlisted candidates must appear with original documents and required self-attested copies
How to Apply
- Visit the official Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Complete your registration on the Apprenticeship Portal before applying.
- Ensure your name, father’s name and date of birth exactly match your Matriculation certificate.
- Select the IRCTC West Zone Apprentice opportunity and complete the online application.
- Keep scanned, self-attested copies of all required educational and category-related documents ready and upload the details as instructed.
- Submit the application before 18 October 2026 and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for document / certificate verification with original documents and self-attested copies.
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