IRCTC West Zone Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), West Zone, Mumbai, has issued notification No. 2026-27/IRCTC/WZ/Apprentice dated 30 September 2026 for apprentice trainees under the Apprenticeship Act. Indian citizens who meet the relevant trade qualifications and age requirements can apply for positions in areas including computer operations, procurement, HR and marketing analytics.

The recruitment offers 27 places for a 12-month apprenticeship, with postings in Mumbai or IRCTC West Zone regional offices and units. Applications are accepted online from 30 September to 18 October 2026 through IRCTC's listed websites. Shortlisting is based on merit from matriculation marks, followed by document verification; there is no written test or viva.

Important Dates

The notification states that age and qualification criteria are assessed as of 30 September 2026.

Vacancy Details

IRCTC West Zone has announced 27 apprentice places across four roles. The training period for each role is 12 months, and selected candidates may be posted in Mumbai or at a regional office or unit under IRCTC West Zone.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed or be pursuing the qualification prescribed for their chosen position as of 30 September 2026. The notification also states that candidates should have passed matriculation from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks. For COPA, the specified trade qualification is matriculation along with an ITI certificate affiliated to NCVT or SCVT. The Procurement role is for candidates pursuing graduation in Commerce, CA Inter, Supply Chain or a similar area. Applicants for HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management and Marketing Operations and Analytics must be graduates in any discipline.

Government reservation guidelines apply to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, ex-servicemen and EWS candidates, along with the applicable age relaxation. The notification also lists eligible ex-servicemen engagement categories as children of deceased or disabled ex-servicemen (including cases during peacetime), children of ex-servicemen, children of serving jawans, children of serving officers, and ex-servicemen.

Age Limit

As of 30 September 2026, applicants must have completed 15 years of age and must generally be no older than 25 years. The notification provides age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

For ex-servicemen, the stated upper-age relaxation is up to an additional 10 years, to the extent of service rendered in the Defence Forces, plus 3 years, provided the person served continuously for at least 6 months. This relaxation does not apply to ex-servicemen who have already joined civil government service after using ex-servicemen status for engagement.

Application Fee

The notification does not specify an application fee. No category-wise fee amount is provided.

How to Apply

1. Visit the IRCTC website at www.irctc.com or the IRCTC Tourism website at www.irctctourism.com during the application period.
2. Read the official notification and confirm that you meet the age and qualification requirements for the apprentice role you intend to select.
3. Complete the online application with the requested details and submit legible, self-attested scanned copies of the applicable supporting documents.
4. Prepare the relevant documents, which may include the Class 10 marksheet, ITI marksheets and certificate, graduation degree and marksheets for graduate-level trades, and proof of date of birth. Applicants claiming reservation or ex-servicemen consideration should also provide the relevant caste, disability, discharge or serving certificate.
5. Upload a colour photograph measuring 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm. It must have been taken within three months of the application date and show a clear front view without a cap or sunglasses.
6. Submit the application by 18 October 2026 and retain the application details. Applicants must also be able to provide their registration details on the Apprenticeship India portal.
7. If shortlisted, attend document verification with original documents and two self-attested photocopies of each required document. The notification says candidates should be prepared to report at short notice.

The document list in the notice includes the 10th Standard marksheet and ITI marksheet; graduation degree and marksheets for trades requiring graduation; a date-of-birth document such as a Class 10 certificate or marksheet or school leaving certificate; consolidated ITI semester marksheets or a provisional National Trade Certificate showing marks; the NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate or provisional certificate; caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC applicants; disability certificate for PwBD applicants; and discharge or serving certificate for applicants under the ex-servicemen quota.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend at the rates prescribed under the Apprenticeship Act. The notification does not state a specific stipend amount. The apprenticeship lasts for 12 months.

Selection Process

IRCTC will prepare a merit list using the percentage of marks obtained in the matriculation examination. Where marks are recorded under a grading system, the average of the highest and lowest marks will be used. No written examination or viva is planned.

If applicants have equal marks, the older candidate receives preference. If their dates of birth are also the same, preference goes to the candidate who passed matriculation earlier. Shortlisted candidates must undergo verification of original testimonials, and final engagement is subject to successful verification. Offers are issued in merit order. Stand-by candidates may be offered a place if details of absentees or rejected candidates from the merit list are received.

Eligible candidates should submit their online applications and supporting details by 18 October 2026. Check the official notice and application websites for updates about document verification and the training start date.