IRCTC Recruitment 2025 Notification for Apprentice posts has been released by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation for its West Zone (Mumbai) and South Central Zone, announcing a total of 52 vacancies for various apprentice posts. The online registration process has started from 18th August 2025 onwards at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a total of 52 vacancies for the position of Apprentice trainees. A detailed recruitment notification for the IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been released for West and South Central Zones. The online application process for eligible candidates to fill these vacant apprentice posts is ongoing at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. For more information on eligibility, vacancy details, the application process, and other relevant information, please refer to the article.
IRCTC Apprentice Notification 2025 Out
The IRCTC Apprentice Notification for 2025 has been published on the official portals. The West Zone notification was published on 18th August 2025, and the South Central Zone notification is also active. This announcement includes a total of 42 vacancies for various apprentice positions. Candidates can find information regarding eligibility, important dates, stipend, selection mode, and more in the detailed notification PDFs. Direct links to download the notification PDFs are also provided.
- IRCTC West Zone Notification 2025 PDF – Click to Download
- IRCTC South Central Zone Notification 2025 PDF – Click to Download
IRCTC Recruitment 2025- Highlights
The selection process for Apprentice positions is based purely on the merit of marks obtained in the matriculation examination. Below is a brief overview of the IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2025, based on the information provided in the official notifications.
| Organisation Name | Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice (Various Trades) |
| Vacancies | 52 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Date | 18th August to 2nd/3rd September 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (10th) + ITI / Graduation (As per post) |
| Age Limit | 15 to 25 Years (Age relaxation as per rules) |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (Matriculation Marks) |
| Job Location | West Zone (Mumbai) & South Central Zone (Telangana, AP, Odisha, Chhattisgarh) |
IRCTC Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The IRCTC Apprentice Notification 2025 was released on 18th August 2025. The online registration process for the apprentice posts has started from 18th August 2025 onwards. The last date to submit the application form is 2nd September 2025 for West Zone and 3rd September 2025 for South Central Zone.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| IRCTC Apprentice Notification 2025 | 18th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 18th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (WZ) | 2nd September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (SCZ) | 3rd September 2025 |
IRCTC Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Through the IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2025, the corporation has announced a total of 42 vacancies for the engagement of Apprentice trainees. The vacancy has been released for two zones. Check the post-wise and zone-wise vacancy distribution from the table below.
Zone-Wise Vacancy Breakdown:
| Trade/Post Name | West Zone | South Central Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 18 | 17 |
| Executive – Procurement | 03 | 02 |
| HR Executive | 03 | 02 |
| Executive HR | – | 01 |
| Human Resource Training | – | 01 |
| Media Co-Ordinator | – | 01 |
| Marketing Operations and Analytics | 04 | – |
| Total | 28 | 24 |
IRCTC Apprentice Application Form 2025
The link for the IRCTC Apprentice Application Form 2025 has been activated on the National Apprenticeship Portal from 18th August 2025 onwards. Candidates must apply through this portal only.
IRCTC Apprentice Application Form 2025– Click to Apply
IRCTC Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should know the eligibility criteria required for the IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2025. These criteria are mentioned below and must be checked before registering for the recruitment.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) with a minimum of 50% marks. Additional qualifications required are:
- For COPA: Matriculation + ITI certificate in COPA trade affiliated to NCVT/SCVT.
- For Graduate Posts (Executive/HR): Graduation in the relevant discipline (as specified in the notification).
Age Limit (as on 18/08/2025)
Candidates’ minimum age should be 15 years, and the maximum age should not be more than 25 years.
- Minimum Age – 15 years
- Maximum Age – 25 years
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 10 years* |
*As per conditions outlined in the notification.
IRCTC Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
IRCTC has set the selection procedure for the engagement of Apprentices. Candidates will be selected based purely on the merit list prepared from the percentage of marks obtained in the matriculation (10th) examination.
- There will be no written test or interview.
- In case of a tie in marks, the candidate older in age will be preferred.
- Final selection is subject to verification of original documents.
Also Read: IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for 41 Trade,Technician & Graduate Apprentices
IRCTC Apprentice Stipend 2025
The selected candidates will be engaged as Apprentices and will be paid a monthly stipend during the training period as per the Apprenticeship Act. The stipend for various categories is as follows:
- School pass-out (10th): Rs. 6000/- per month
- National or State Certificate (ITI) holder: Rs. 7700/- per month
- Graduate Apprentice or Degree holder: Rs. 9000/- per month
FAQs
Q1. What are the IRCTC Apprentice Registration Dates 2025?
The IRCTC Apprentice Registration Dates 2025 are from 18th August to 2nd September 2025 (West Zone) and 3rd September 2025 (South Central Zone).
Q2. How many vacancies are released under IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
A total of 52 vacancies have been announced for apprentice posts in IRCTC’s West and South Central Zones.
Q3. What is the selection process for IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
The selection is merit-based on the marks obtained in the 10th (Matriculation) examination. There is no written test or interview.
Q4. What is the stipend for an ITI holder apprentice in IRCTC?
An ITI holder apprentice will receive a stipend of Rs. 7700/- per month.
Q5. What is the official website to apply for IRCTC Apprentice 2025?
Candidates must apply through the National Apprenticeship Portal: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
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The Apply Online link is already given in our blog post for your convenience. You can scroll to the application section and click on it to directly visit the official portal. For the IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2025, here is the link again: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
IndiaExamAlert Team