Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), West Zone, Mumbai, has released a notification for 27 Apprentice posts in different departments. Eligible candidates can apply online for COPA, Executive Procurement, HR Executive and Marketing Operations and Analytics posts.
The apprenticeship training period is one year. Selection will be based on Matriculation marks, and there will be no written examination or interview. The last date to submit the online application is 18 October 2026.
IRCTC Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | IRCTC, West Zone |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 27 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based |
| Last Date | 18 October 2026 |
| Official Website | www.irctc.com |
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IRCTC Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 12 |
| Executive Procurement | 6 |
| HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management | 3 |
| Marketing Operations and Analytics | 6 |
| Total | 27 |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qulification |
|---|---|
| COPA | 10th Pass + ITI Certificate affiliated with NCVT/SCVT |
| Executive Procurement | Pursuing Graduation in Commerce, CA Inter, Supply Chain or similar |
| HR Executive | Graduate in any discipline |
| Marketing Operations and Analytics | Graduate in any discipline |
Candidates must have passed Matriculation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board, as mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 years completed
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC: 3 years relaxation
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation
Note: The notification mentions 18 August 2025 in the age-limit table and 30 September 2026 as the qualification and age cutoff date. Candidates should verify the applicable cutoff in the official notification before applying.
Application Fee
The notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should check the official application instructions before applying.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the Matriculation examination.
In case two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate will be preferred. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be considered first.
There will be no written test or viva. Final selection will be subject to verification of original documents.
How to Apply for IRCTC Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official IRCTC website.
- Open the West Zone Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Follow the application instructions provided in the official notification.
- Register on the Apprenticeship India portal.
- Fill in the required details in the application form.
- Upload the prescribed documents and submit the application.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 October 2026 |
| Document Verification | As notified to shortlisted candidates |
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.irctc.com/ |
| Apprenticeship Registration | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
Official Website
Visit https://www.irctc.com/ for official information.
Note: The monthly stipend will be paid according to the prescribed rates under the Apprenticeship Act. Candidates should read the official notification carefully and keep their original certificates ready for document verification.