IRCON, a Navratna company under the Ministry of Railways, has opened 54 apprentice places: 36 for degree holders and 18 for diploma holders. The online form closes on 05.11.2026. An apprentice learns on the job and is paid a stipend, which is a fixed monthly amount while you train. Here it is Rs 14,000 a month for graduates and Rs 12,000 for diploma holders. There is no exam or interview, because you are picked on your marks. You must also post a printed copy of your form to Delhi by 17.11.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Organization | IRCON International Limited (a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. A01/2026, dated 16.10.2026 |
| Location | Project sites and offices in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Rajasthan and Delhi-NCR, as slots are available |
| Total Vacancies | 54 (Graduate Apprentices 36, Technician (Diploma) Apprentices 18) |
| Qualification | Degree or Diploma in the stream listed for each discipline (see below) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 01.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Merit list on marks in the qualifying degree or diploma (no interview) |
| Stipend | Rs 14,000 a month (Graduate), Rs 12,000 a month (Diploma) |
| How to Apply | Register on NATS, apply online on the IRCON website, then post the printed form |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | IRCON Apprentice Notices Page |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 16.10.2026 |
| Online application starts | 16.10.2026 (Friday) |
| Last date of online application | 05.11.2026 (Thursday) |
| Last date for the printed form and documents to reach IRCON, New Delhi | 17.11.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 01.10.2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not specified in notification (the notice mentions no application fee) |
Vacancy Details
| Level | Discipline | Vacancies | Category-wise breakup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Civil | 15 | 8 UR, 3 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST, 1 EWS |
| Graduate | Electrical | 8 | 5 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC |
| Graduate | S&T | 4 | 3 UR, 1 OBC |
| Graduate | Human Resource | 1 | 1 UR |
| Graduate | Finance | 2 | 2 UR |
| Graduate | Rajbhasha (official language, Hindi) | 1 | 1 UR |
| Graduate | CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) | 1 | 1 UR |
| Graduate | Legal | 2 | 2 UR |
| Graduate | Information Technology (IT) | 2 | 2 UR |
| Graduate total | 36 | ||
| Diploma | Civil | 9 | 6 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC |
| Diploma | Electrical | 9 | 6 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC |
| Diploma total | 18 | ||
| Grand total | 54 |
UR means unreserved (the general category), and EWS means Economically Weaker Section. If seats in one discipline stay empty because no eligible candidate applies, they can be moved to another discipline. If not enough reserved-category candidates apply, the shortfall is handled under Rule 5 (1 and 2) of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
Eligibility Criteria
| Discipline | Required qualification (full-time, from a recognised university) |
|---|---|
| Graduate: Civil, Electrical, S&T | Degree in a relevant Engineering or Technology stream |
| Graduate: Human Resource | BBA |
| Graduate: Finance | B.Com |
| Graduate: Rajbhasha | BA (Hindi) |
| Graduate: CSR | Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
| Graduate: Legal | LLB (Bachelor of Law) |
| Graduate: IT | B.Sc, BCA, B.E or B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology |
| Diploma: Civil, Electrical | Diploma in a relevant Engineering or Technology stream |
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 01.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Qualification date | You must hold the qualification as on 01.10.2026. Candidates whose result is awaited, or who have a supplementary or back paper, need not apply. |
| Year of passing | Passed in 2026, 2025 or 2024, or on or after 01.07.2023 |
| Work or training after education | Not eligible if you have done one year or more of training or a job after finishing your education |
| Earlier apprenticeship | Anyone who has already done apprenticeship training at IRCON or any other organisation need not apply |
| NATS registration | You must register on the NATS portal as a Student and have your unique registration number before applying |
| Application limit | Only one application per candidate per location for a particular post |
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years, only where a seat is reserved for that category |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years, only where a seat is reserved for that category |
In short: a 33-year-old OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidate can still apply, but only for a discipline that has an OBC seat, such as Civil or Electrical. The notification mentions no age relaxation for any other category.
Who Should Apply
- This is one year of training, not a job. When it ends you have no claim to employment at IRCON, and the training cannot be extended.
- The stipend is paid partly by the Government of India straight into your Aadhaar-linked savings account, so you need a bank account linked to Aadhaar.
- You will be sent to an IRCON project site or office in one of nine states or regions, depending on where slots are free. IRCON gives no accommodation or meals, so you must arrange your own.
- It suits fresh passouts only. You must have passed on or after 01.07.2023, have under one year of work or training since, and never have done an apprenticeship before.
- Do not apply if you cannot post the printed form to Delhi in time. The online form alone is not enough and the application is rejected without the paper copy.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Application | Fill the online form from 16.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, then post the signed printed copy so it reaches Delhi by 17.11.2026. Incomplete forms and mismatched details are rejected. |
| 2. Merit list | There is no interview. A merit list (a ranked list by marks) is made from your marks in the qualifying degree or diploma. Use the percentage on your consolidated mark sheet, without rounding off. |
| 3. CGPA conversion | If your university gives no percentage conversion, 6 on a 10-point scale counts as 60 percent. Other scales are worked out in the same proportion. |
| 4. Shortlist | Shortlisted candidates are told by email and the list is put on the IRCON website. |
| 5. Document check | Shortlisted candidates must bring all original certificates. A false claim cancels the candidature and can lead to prosecution. |
| 6. Medical fitness | You must give a medical fitness certificate before joining. The format comes with the offer. |
In short: there is no exam or interview, so your marks in the qualifying degree or diploma decide whether you are shortlisted.
Stipend and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentices | Rs 14,000 a month (Rs 6,150 from the Government of India and Rs 7,850 from IRCON) |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | Rs 12,000 a month (Rs 5,450 from the Government of India and Rs 6,550 from IRCON) |
| How the government share is paid | Under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), the Board of Apprenticeship Training pays it by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), meaning straight into the apprentice Aadhaar-linked savings account |
| Training period | One year, with no extension after it |
| Accommodation and meals | Not provided by IRCON |
In plain terms, you get Rs 14,000 a month as a graduate or Rs 12,000 as a diploma holder for one year. Part reaches you from the government and the rest from IRCON.
How to Apply
- Register as a Student on the NATS portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) and keep your unique registration number. You cannot apply to IRCON without it.
- Open the IRCON website, go to Careers, then HR and Career, then Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961. A new user creates an account with a personal email and mobile number. Use an email that will stay valid for at least a year.
- Log in, read the instructions, and fill in the post, personal, education and experience details. Upload your photo, signature and documents in the sizes shown below.
- Preview the form, check every detail and submit it by 05.11.2026. Nothing can be changed after final submission.
- Print the form, sign it at the bottom right corner under the declaration, and attach self-attested photocopies of your documents. Post it in an envelope marked Application for the Engagement of Apprentices as per Apprentices Act 1961 – Advt No. A01/2026 to Manager/HRM, IRCON International Limited, C-4, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi-110017. It must reach by 17.11.2026.
Note: Self-attested photocopies of your Class 10 certificate, degree or diploma certificates, and any community certificate (SC, ST, OBC or EWS) go with the printed form.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Date of birth proof | Class 10 or Matriculation certificate, PDF up to 2 MB |
| Education proof | Mark sheets and degree or diploma certificates from Matric onwards, for each semester or year. If you have CGPA or grades, add a university certificate showing the equal percentage. PDF up to 2 MB |
| Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL) | In the prescribed format. An OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026. PDF up to 2 MB |
| EWS certificate | Current financial year certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026. PDF up to 2 MB |
| Identity proof | Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, other Government ID, or a nationalised bank passbook with an attested photo. PDF up to 2 MB |
| Photograph | Latest passport size photo, jpg or jpeg up to 2 MB Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Photo of your signature in digital form, jpg or jpeg up to 2 MB |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online / IRCON Apprentice Notices | Open IRCON Apprentice Page |
| NATS Portal (Student Registration) | Open NATS Portal |
| Official Website | Visit ircon.org |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting the printed copy. The online form is not enough, and the candidature is rejected if the signed copy does not reach Delhi by 17.11.2026.
- Applying before you register on NATS. The notification makes the NATS registration number compulsory.
- Filling in wrong details. Nothing can be edited after final submission, and a mismatch or a false claim gets the application rejected.
- Applying when you are not eligible: result awaited, a back paper, an earlier apprenticeship, or a year or more of work or training since your education.
- Using an old OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) or EWS certificate. It must be issued on or after 01.04.2026.
- Rounding off your percentage. Write it exactly as it appears on your consolidated mark sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IRCON Apprentice 2026?
The online form closes on 05.11.2026, and the printed copy must reach IRCON in New Delhi by 17.11.2026.
How many apprentice posts are there?
There are 54 places: 36 for Graduate Apprentices and 18 for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.
Who can apply?
Degree holders in the listed streams (Engineering, BBA, B.Com, BA Hindi, BSW, LLB, or Computer Science and IT) and Civil or Electrical diploma holders, who passed on or after 01.07.2023.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 30 years old on 01.10.2026, with 5 extra years for SC and ST and 3 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) where a seat is reserved for that category.
How much stipend will I get?
You get Rs 14,000 a month as a Graduate Apprentice or Rs 12,000 a month as a Technician (Diploma) Apprentice, for one year.
Is there an exam or interview?
No, there is neither, and you are picked on a merit list made from your marks in the qualifying degree or diploma.
Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Will I get a job at IRCON after the apprenticeship?
No, the notification says you will have no claim to employment with IRCON once the training ends.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
