Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala

RCF Kapurthala ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

Official Notification Portal: sarkariedge.in

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala has released an official employment notification for the recruitment of 734 ITI Trade Apprentices for the training year 2026-27. This recruitment drive offers practical technical training across various trades including Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Painter, Carpenter, Electrician, AC & Refrigeration Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, and Electronic Mechanic. Candidates possessing a matriculation certificate with at least 50% marks along with a relevant ITI diploma can complete their application before the deadline.

The online registration window opened on 07 August 2026 and will remain active until 05 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Eligible candidates seeking hands-on practical training in Indian Railways should carefully review the eligibility criteria, trade-wise vacancy allocation, age relaxations, and application procedure outlined below.

Rail Coach Factory Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Overview

Trade-Wise Vacancy Details

The total 734 positions are distributed among various technical trades in accordance with reservation norms. Candidates must apply only for the trade in which they possess a valid ITI NCVT/SCVT Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

To successfully register for RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Bharti 2026, applicants must fulfill specific educational qualifications and age limitations as defined by the Railway Board and Apprenticeship Rules.

Educational Qualifications

• Matriculation/10th Standard: Applicants must have passed 10th class or its equivalent examination under the 10+2 education system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Educational Board.
• Technical Qualification: Candidates must hold a National Trade Certificate (NCVT / SCVT) in the relevant technical trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training.

Age Limit (as on 05 September 2026)

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years
• Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation is provided to reserved category candidates in accordance with government regulations (5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for PwBD applicants).

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid during online submission. Candidates belonging to exempted categories are not required to pay any registration fee.

Selection Process & Stipend

Selection for RCF Kapurthala Act Apprentice posts is conducted purely on a merit basis without any written examination.

• Merit List Generation: Merit lists will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in 10th standard (with minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI trade marks. Equal weightage is accorded to both qualifications.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from the merit list will be called for Document Verification to verify original academic and trade certificates.
• Medical Fitness Examination: Final engagement is subject to passing the prescribed medical fitness test as per Railway medical standards.
• Monthly Stipend: Engaged apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per applicable Railway and Apprenticeship Training rules during the training period.

How to Apply Online for RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to fill out the online application form before the final date:

1. Visit the official website of Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala at www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the ‘Recruitment / Act Apprentice Training 2026-27’ section on the homepage.
3. Open the official notification PDF and carefully read all instruction guidelines and eligibility conditions.
4. Click on the Apply Online link and complete new candidate registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
5. Fill in all required fields including personal details, academic marks, ITI trade specifications, and category choices.
6. Upload scanned copies of required documents, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed file dimensions.
7. Pay the ₹100 application fee through available online payment gateways (if applicable) and submit the completed application form.
8. Download and print a copy of the submitted confirmation form for future reference during Document Verification.

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