RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 734 Act Apprentice Posts

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released Notice No. A-1/2026 dated 07 August 2026 for engagement of Act Apprentices for training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.

A total of 734 Act Apprentice seats have been announced in Fitter, Welder (G&E), Machinist, Painter (G), Carpenter, Electrician, AC & Refrigeration Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) and Electronic Mechanic trades.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Rail Coach Factory website. The last date to submit the online application is 05 September 2026 up to 24:00 hours. After the closing time, the online application link will become inactive. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared from the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI. There is no written examination or interview mentioned in the notification.

Official Notification PDF: RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Trade-Wise Details

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, trade qualification, reservation conditions and medical-fitness standards before applying.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Educational Qualification 2026

• Candidates must have passed Class 10 or Matriculation examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 system.
• Candidates must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 10.
• Candidates must possess a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training.

Calculation of Class 10 Marks

For calculation of the Matriculation percentage, marks obtained in all subjects will be considered and not only marks obtained in a particular subject or group of subjects.

CGPA Conversion

Where the Class 10 result is given in CGPA, candidates should convert the CGPA into percentage. The notification provides an example where CGPA 7.4 multiplied by 9.5 results in 70.3%.

Calculation of ITI Marks

The percentage of ITI marks mentioned in the provisional or final ITI certificate will be considered for merit calculation.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Age Limit 2026

The age will be calculated as on 05 September 2026.

Candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on the prescribed cut-off date.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Age Relaxation 2026

Ex-Servicemen Conditions

• Ex-Servicemen should have completed at least six months of continuous Defence service.
• Eligible candidates must produce the prescribed discharge certificate.
• Children of Ex-Servicemen and Armed Forces personnel claiming applicable reservation must produce the required supporting certificate.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Reservation 2026

Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates according to the distribution shown in the notification.

• SC and ST candidates must produce a valid caste certificate at Document Verification.
• OBC candidates must produce the prescribed caste certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate.
• Reserved vacancies may be interchanged or filled according to the conditions mentioned in the notification if sufficient eligible candidates are not available.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice PwD Reservation 2026

4% of the total apprentice seats are reserved for eligible Persons with Disability candidates.

• PwD candidates must possess at least 40% disability.
• A valid disability certificate issued by the competent Medical Board or Central/State Government authority is required.
• Candidates not falling under the prescribed disability categories should not apply under PwD reservation.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Ex-Servicemen Reservation 2026

3% of the total apprentice seats are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, their children and eligible children of Armed Forces personnel, subject to applicable conditions.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Application Fee 2026

• The fee must be paid through online mode.
• The application fee is non-refundable.
• Cash, cheque, money order, IPO and Demand Draft will not be accepted.
• Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, SBI Challan or other available online payment methods.
• Transaction charges, if applicable, must be paid by the candidate.
• After successfully filling the application form, candidates may have to complete fee payment using the payment link provided in the application process.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Selection Process 2026

There is no written examination or interview mentioned in the notification. Selection will be based on merit.

• Online Application Scrutiny
• Preparation of Merit List
• Document Verification
• Medical Fitness Verification
• Final Engagement for Apprenticeship Training

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Merit List 2026

The merit list will be prepared for all candidates who apply against the notification.

The merit percentage will be calculated by taking the simple average of the percentage obtained in Matriculation and the percentage obtained in ITI.

Merit Percentage = (Class 10 Percentage + ITI Percentage) / 2

For example, if a candidate obtains 70% marks in Matriculation and 80% marks in ITI, the merit percentage will be:

(70 + 80) / 2 = 75%

Merit List Preparation

• Marks in all Class 10 subjects will be considered.
• ITI marks shown in the provisional or final certificate will be considered.
• A final merit list will be prepared trade-wise and community-wise.
• The number of candidates in the final merit list will correspond to the number of available slots, subject to eligibility.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Tie-Breaking Rule

If two candidates obtain equal merit marks:

1. The candidate who is older in age will be given preference.
2. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier will be considered first.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Document Verification 2026

Candidates shortlisted according to merit will be called for verification of original certificates and supporting documents.

• Approximately 1.5 times the number of identified apprentice slots may be called for scrutiny or Document Verification.
• The merit result is expected to be declared within around 45 days after closure of applications, according to the notification.
• Document Verification is intended to be completed within one month after declaration of the result.
• Candidates must bring the printout of their online application.
• Original certificates and supporting documents must be produced.
• Candidature may be cancelled if required original documents are not produced.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Waiting List 2026

• A waiting list may be prepared according to the computerized merit.
• If a selected candidate does not report or is found medically unfit, the vacant slot may be filled from the merit list.
• The waiting list will be cancelled one month after commencement of apprenticeship training.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Medical Fitness 2026

Final engagement is subject to the candidate being found physically and medically fit according to the Apprentices Act, 1961 and applicable Apprenticeship Rules.

Candidates called for Document Verification must bring the prescribed Medical Fitness Certificate signed by a Government-authorised Gazetted Doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central or State Hospital.

Basic Physical Standards

General Medical Requirements

• Candidates should be free from contagious or infectious diseases.
• There should be no disease likely to be aggravated by apprenticeship training.
• Hearing should be good in both ears.
• No hearing aid is permitted under the prescribed standard.
• There should be no acute or chronic skin disease or chronic ulceration.
• Speech should preferably be without impediment.
• Functions of all limbs should be within normal limits.
• There should be no serious disease of the nervous or glandular systems.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Training Period and Stipend

The training period and stipend will be governed by the extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time.

The notification does not specify a fixed trade-wise monthly stipend amount.

• No hostel accommodation will be provided.
• Selected apprentices must arrange accommodation at their own cost.
• Apprentices will be released after completion of the prescribed training period.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Agreement of Training

Before commencement of apprenticeship training in the designated trade, the selected candidate must enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship.

If the selected candidate is a minor, his or her guardian must enter into the apprenticeship contract on behalf of the candidate.

How to Apply for RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Rail Coach Factory website at rcf.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 online application section.
3. Read Notice No. A-1/2026 carefully.
4. Complete the online registration.
5. Enter personal and bio-data details carefully.
6. Enter Class 10, ITI and other qualification details.
7. Select the appropriate trade and category.
8. Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
9. Verify all details before submitting the application.
10. Submit the online application.
11. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
12. Take a printout of the completed application for Document Verification.

No physical copy of the application is required to be sent to Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Photograph Requirements

• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Approximate Size: 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm
• Photograph should not be older than three months
• Format: JPG / JPEG
• Resolution: 100 DPI
• File Size: 20 KB to 70 KB
• Photograph should show a clear front view without cap or sunglasses

Candidates should keep two additional copies of the same photograph for use during Document Verification.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Signature Requirements

• Approximate Size: 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm
• Format: JPG / JPEG
• Resolution: 100 DPI
• File Size: 20 KB to 30 KB

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Documents Required

• Printout of the submitted online application
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 10 certificate
• ITI marksheets
• National Trade Certificate in relevant trade
• SC/ST certificate, where applicable
• OBC certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
• PwD certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen discharge or service certificate, where applicable
• Medical Fitness Certificate in prescribed format
• Other original certificates supporting the information entered in the online application

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Employment Exchange Requirement

The notification states that enrolment with an Employment Exchange is required, except for wards of employees of Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala.

Engagement of Act Apprentices will be from candidates who have registered their names with the nearest Employment Exchange, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying.
• Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
• No physical copy of the application needs to be sent to RCF.
• The candidate's name, father's name and date of birth must exactly match the Matriculation or equivalent certificate.
• Any discrepancy found during Document Verification may result in cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates must provide an active mobile number and valid email address.
• Candidates should keep the same mobile number and email address active during the recruitment process.
• More than one application with different particulars may result in rejection of all applications.
• Candidates must retain the registration number for future correspondence.
• The online application printout must be kept safely for Document Verification.
• No TA, DA, daily allowance or conveyance allowance will be paid for attending Document Verification.
• The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against another recruitment.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• False or fake certificates may result in cancellation or termination even after selection.
• The decision of Railway administration regarding eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications and selection will be final.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Employment After Training

Successful completion of apprenticeship training does not provide any right to permanent employment in Rail Coach Factory or Indian Railways.

• Railway administration is not obligated to offer employment after completion of training.
• The apprentice is also not obligated to accept employment if any opportunity is offered later.
• Apprenticeship is intended for training under the Apprenticeship Act and should not be treated as regular Railway employment