IRCTC Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 45 Posts

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 15 years
• Maximum age: 25 years
• Relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Ex-Serviceman 10 years, Differently abled 10 years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules

Eligibility Requirements

• Matriculation (10th) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
• ITI certificate affiliated to NCVT/SCVT in COPA trade

Important Dates

• Starting Date for Apply Online: 13-10-2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 28-10-2025
• Updated on: October 13, 2025

Application Fees

• Not mentioned in the notification

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on merit. In case of grading, the average of highest and lowest marks will be considered. Candidates should be prepared to work at Kolkata.
• If two applicants have the same marks, the older applicant shall be preferred. If dates of birth are also the same, the candidates who passed matriculation earlier shall be considered first. There will be no written test or viva.
• Final selection is subject to verification of original testimonials.
• Candidates in the standby list will be offered to join only on receipt of details of absentees and rejected candidates from the merit list.
• Offers will be issued strictly in the order of merit.
• The tentative schedule will be advised through e-mail only. Applicants should be ready to report for Document/Certificate Verification on short notice.

How to Apply

• Ensure that your name, father’s name, and date of birth exactly match those recorded in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Any deviation found during Document Verification will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment.
• Produce details of registration on the Apprenticeship India portal.
• Report for Document/Certificate Verification with originals.
• Submit your OBC certificate issued within the last year on the enclosed format.
• Submit your EWS certificate if you are claiming against EWS quota.

Important Links

• Apply Online: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
• Official Notification PDF: https://www.irctc.com/assets/images/NotificationNAPS12oct25.pdf
• Official Website: https://irctc.com