Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala has released Notification No. A-1/2026 dated 07.08.2026 for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. A total of 734 Apprentice seats are available in various trades.
RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organization: Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala
Post: Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 734
Notification No.: A-1/2026
Notification Date: 07.08.2026
Application Mode: Online
Last Date: 05.09.2026 up to 24:00 hours
Trade Wise Vacancy
Fitter – 180
Welder (G&E) – 220
Machinist – 60
Painter (G) – 40
Carpenter – 40
Electrician – 110
AC & Ref. Mechanic – 44
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) – 20
Electronic Mechanic – 20
Total – 734 Posts
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed 10th class examination or equivalent under the 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by NCVT.
Age Limit
As on 05.09.2026:
Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PWD – 10 years
- Ex-servicemen – As per notification
Application Fee
- General Candidates – ₹100/-
- SC/ST/PWD/Women – No Fee
Fee is payable online through the prescribed payment gateway.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a merit list.
Merit will be prepared using the simple average of the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI.
In case of a tie, the older candidate will be preferred. Final merit will be prepared trade-wise and community-wise.
Selected candidates will be subject to Document Verification and Medical Examination.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates have to apply online through the official RCF website:
www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in
Candidates should carefully fill in their personal, educational and other details and keep a printout of the submitted application for Document Verification.
Important Documents / Requirements
- 10th/Matriculation certificate
- ITI/NTC certificate
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Valid mobile number and email ID
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Other required original documents for Document Verification
- Prescribed Medical Fitness Certificate
Important Points
- No physical copy of the application is required to be sent.
- No hostel accommodation will be provided.
- Apprenticeship training does not confer any right to absorption in Railway.
- Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying.
Important Links
Official Website:
www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in
Online Application:
Visit the official RCF website and apply through the prescribed online application link.
Official Notification:
Candidates should download and read the complete notification before applying.
Disclaimer: This post is based on the official RCF Kapurthala notification No. A-1/2026 dated 07.08.2026. Candidates should verify all details from the official notification before applying.
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