🚆 RCF Kapurthala Act Apprentice 2026 - Notice A-1/2026
RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 734 Posts - Notice A-1/2026
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala • Ministry of Railways • Act Apprentice training • Notice issued 07 August 2026
Application position: Online applications have started for recruitment to a total of 734 apprentice posts in Rail Coach Factory (RCF), in which youth from nine different trades can participate. The best thing about this recruitment is that you will be selected directly on the basis of your 10th and ITI marks (merit), without any written examination or interview. If you want to apply for this, then keep in mind that the last date for filling the form has been fixed till 12 midnight of 05 September 2026.
Training Status: This is just an apprenticeship training, which is being conducted under the Apprenticeship Act. Completing this training does not at all mean that you will get a permanent job in RCF (Rail Coach Factory) or Indian Railways. This is only a training program, Railways is not giving any guarantee or promise of giving you a permanent job after this.
RCF Kapurthala Apprentice 2026 - Quick Answers
| Notice | A-1/2026 |
| Recruiting Unit | Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, Ministry of Railways |
| Engagement | Act Apprentice training |
| Total Seats | 734 |
| Trades Covered | 9 |
| Training Centre | Technical Training Centre, RCF Kapurthala, Punjab |
RCF Kapurthala Apprentice 2026 - Important Dates
Notice Date07 August 2026
Online Closing05 September 2026, 24:00 Hrs
Merit / ResultWithin notified post-closing timeline
Document VerificationAfter merit publication
Timeline Rule: According to this notice, the result of the examination will be released within 45 days of the closing of the application. For document verification or scrutiny, RCF may call 1.5 times (one and a half times) more candidates than the allotted seats, and the validity of the waiting list prepared will expire one month after the commencement of the training.
Application Fee
Non-exempt candidates₹100
SC / ST / PwD / WomenNil
Payment modeOnline
RefundNon-refundable
Age Limit
Minimum age15 Years
Upper ageBelow 24 Years
Age cut-off05 September 2026
SC/ST • OBC • PwD+5 • +3 • +10 Years
RCF Kapurthala Apprentice 2026 - Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Trade | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total | PwD | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 90 | 27 | 14 | 49 | 180 | 7 | 5 |
| Welder (G&E) | 111 | 33 | 17 | 59 | 220 | 9 | 7 |
| Machinist | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 60 | 2 | 2 |
| Painter (G) | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Carpenter | 20 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrician | 55 | 17 | 8 | 30 | 110 | 4 | 3 |
| AC & Ref. Mechanic | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 | - | 1 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| Official Total | 368 | 111 | 57 | 198 | 734 | 30 | 22 |
Official Table Check: In this recruitment notice (Notice A-1/2026), some major printing errors have come to light regarding the counting of seats, which have been kept as it is without any changes. The first thing is that there is no separate column given for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) in this notice. The second discrepancy is in the seats of Carpenter post, where 20 unreserved (UR), 6 SC, 2 ST and 11 OBC seats have been shown, the total of which is 39, but its total is printed in the notice as 40. Moreover, when we add the seats of all the trades together, the total for ST comes to 56 and the total for PwD comes to 29, but in the grand total of the notice, it is written as 57 for ST and 30 for PwD.
Horizontal reservation: Reservation of 4% for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) and 3% for Ex-Servicemen or their dependents will not be given by adding any additional seats separately. All these reserved seats are included within the total 734 seats. This means that out of the total 734 posts, only 4% seats have been reserved for the disabled and 3% seats have been reserved for ex-servicemen, for these no new seats will be added separately over and above the 734.
Important Links
RCF Kapurthala Apprentice 2026 - Eligibility
- ✓Applicants need Matriculation/Class 10 or an equivalent 10+2-system qualification with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board.
- ✓The chosen trade must be supported by the relevant National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT.
- ✓The ITI/NTC trade entered in the application should correspond to the trade for which the candidate is seeking apprenticeship.
- ✓Employment Exchange enrolment is part of the notice requirement, with the stated exception for wards of RCF Kapurthala employees.
- ✓Reservation claims must be supported at verification; OBC candidates also need the applicable Non-Creamy Layer documentation.
RCF Kapurthala Apprentice 2026 - Selection Process
| Stage / Rule | Selection Position |
|---|---|
| Written Test / Interview | Neither is listed as a selection stage in Notice A-1/2026. |
| Merit Calculation | RCF uses the simple average of the Matriculation percentage and the relevant ITI percentage. |
| Class 10 Marks | The Matriculation percentage is worked out using all subjects. |
| ITI Marks | The percentage recorded on the provisional or final ITI certificate is used. |
| First Tie-Break | The older applicant receives preference when merit is equal. |
| Second Tie-Break | If date of birth is also identical, preference goes to the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier. |
| Panel Formation | The final panel is arranged trade-wise and community-wise against the notified seats. |
| Before Engagement | Original records and the prescribed medical-fitness requirement must be cleared. |
Medical Fitness, Training & Stipend
| Medical Fitness | A prescribed medical certificate is required at verification from an authorised Government Gazetted doctor of the level stated in the notice. |
| Training Period | The applicable apprenticeship rules and Railway Board directions govern the training duration. |
| Stipend | Payment follows the prevailing Railway Board apprenticeship rules; the notice does not state one universal fixed amount. |
| Accommodation | RCF does not provide hostel accommodation, so selected apprentices must make their own arrangement. |
How to Apply Online for RCF Apprentice 2026
- 1Open the Indian Railways Act Apprentice application portal from the Important Links section.
- 2Choose Rail Coach Factory and proceed with the form connected with Notice A-1/2026.
- 3Enter personal details exactly as they appear in the Matriculation record, then fill the Class 10 and ITI/NTC particulars.
- 4Select only the trade that matches the candidate's technical qualification and upload the required photograph and signature.
- 5Review the form before submission because the notice restricts changes after the applicable payment stage.
- 6Where the ₹100 fee applies, complete online payment and retain the payment record together with the generated registration number.
- 7Save a printout of the submitted online form for later verification; a physical application copy does not have to be sent to RCF.
- 8Finish the online process no later than 05 September 2026 at 24:00 hours.
Source & Verification: A total of 734 posts have been recruited under notification number A-1/2026 issued by Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, which includes nine different trades. According to the official notification, the category wise distribution of these posts has been fixed at 368 for General Category (UR), 111 for SC, 57 for ST, 198 for OBC, 30 for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and 22 for Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM). It is worth noting that there is a discrepancy (gap) in the number of categories Carpenter/ST/PwD in this recruitment description, which has been left as it is without any estimation. Apart from this, there is no mention of EWS category posts, fixed amount of stipend, date of written examination or any promise of permanent job in this entire notice.
