| Recruiting Authority: | Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
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| Name of the Post: | A-1/2026 |
| Advertisement No.: | Engagement of Act Apprentices for Training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Rail Coach Factory (Kapurthala), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, invites online applications for engagement of Act Apprentices for training at its Technical Training Centre |
| About Recruitment: | Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala invites online applications for engagement of 734 Act Apprentices for training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 in various notified trades. |
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala (RCF), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Coach Factory Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
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| • Application Start: 07 Aug 2026 • Last Date: 05 Sep 2026 (24:00 Hours) • Payment Last Date: 05 Sep 2026 • Exam Date: Notify Soon • Admit Card: Notify Soon • Result Date: Before Exam | • General / EWS / OBC: ₹100/- • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0/- The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card/credit card / Internet banking / UPI etc. |
| Age Limit (As on 07-09-2026) |
| Category | Age Limit & DOB |
| UR / General | 15–24 Years (DOB Between: 06-09-2002 & 05-09-2011) |
| SC / ST | 15–29 Years (DOB Between: 06-09-1997 & 05-09-2011) |
| OBC | 15–27 Years (DOB Between: 06-09-1999 & 05-09-2011) |
| PwD | 15–34 Years (DOB Between: 06-09-1992 & 05-09-2011) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Upper age relaxation up to additional 10 years, subject to the conditions specified in the notification; no fixed DOB range is specified. |
| Note: Age will be calculated as on 05-09-2026. Age relaxation will be applicable as per the notification. | |
| Total Vacant Posts: 734 |
| Post & Category wise Vacancies |
| S. No. | Trade | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total | PwD | Ex-SM |
| 1 | Filter | 90 | 27 | 14 | 49 | 180 | 07 | 05 |
| 2 | Welder (G&E) | 111 | 33 | 17 | 59 | 220 | 09 | 07 |
| 3 | Machinist | 30 | 09 | 05 | 16 | 60 | 02 | 02 |
| 4 | Painter (G) | 20 | 06 | 03 | 11 | 40 | 02 | 01 |
| 5 | Carpenter | 20 | 06 | 02 | 11 | 40 | 02 | 01 |
| 6 | Electrician | 55 | 17 | 08 | 30 | 110 | 04 | 03 |
| 7 | AC & Ref. Mechanic | 22 | 07 | 03 | 12 | 44 | 02 | 01 |
| 8 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 10 | 03 | 02 | 05 | 20 | — | 01 |
| 9 | Electronic Mechanic | 10 | 03 | 02 | 05 | 20 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 368 | 111 | 57 | 198 | 734 | 30 | 22 |
| Essential Educational Qualifications |
| Name of Post | Eligibility |
| Act Apprentice | • The candidates must have passed 10th Class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board. • Must also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • 10th Class Marksheet / Certificate • National Trade Certificate (NTC) • Category Certificate – SC / ST / OBC • PwD / Disability Certificate – If applicable • Ex-Servicemen Certificate – If applicable • Armed Forces Certificate – If applicable • Photo (Upload) • Signature (Upload) • Medical Fitness Certificate • Online Application Form Printout • Original Certificates / Testimonials • 2 Additional Copies of Photograph • Active Mobile Number & E-mail ID Note: Keep original certificates/testimonials and the prescribed Medical Fitness Certificate ready for Document Verification. Also keep 2 additional copies of the same photograph and the printout of the online application. |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. • Size of file should be between 20kb–70kb. |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Size of file should be between 20kb–30kb. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post Name | Scale of Pay |
| Act Apprentice | Stipend: As per extant rules and directives issued by Railway Board from time to time. |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the RCF Official Website. • Apply Online and fill in the personal details/BIO-DATA carefully. • Ensure Name, Father’s Name & Date of Birth match the Matriculation/10th certificate. • Enter an active Mobile Number & valid E-mail ID and keep them active during the engagement process. • Upload the prescribed Photograph & Signature in the required format and size. • Pay the Application Fee, if applicable, through the prescribed online payment gateway. • Check all details carefully before final submission. • Submit the application and keep the Printout of the Online Application for Document Verification. |
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Disclaimer:- All information given above is based on the official UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2026 notification. Candidates must verify all details from the official website before applying.