Applications are open. Apply before 05 Sept 2026 — 23 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala has notified recruitment for 734 posts under A-1/2026. Applications are accepted online from 07 Aug 2026 to 05 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is Class 10 with at least 50% marks and a National Trade Certificate from the NCVT in the relevant trade, and the age limit is 15 to 24 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 9 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Merit list, Trade-wise and community-wise ranking and Document verification, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Stipend as fixed by the Railway Board for Act Apprentices. The place of posting is Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, Punjab.
The application fee is ₹100 for Unreserved and OBC (male candidates), and no fee is payable by SC, ST, PwD and all women candidates. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 734 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Class 10 with at least 50% marks and a National Trade Certificate from the NCVT in the relevant trade
- Age limit: 15 to 24 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: Stipend as fixed by the Railway Board for Act Apprentices
- Application fee: ₹100 for Unreserved and OBC (male candidates), no fee for SC, ST, PwD and all women candidates
- Last date to apply: 05 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
- Advertisement No.
- A-1/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 734
- Job Location
- Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, Punjab
- Qualification
- Class 10 with at least 50% marks and a National Trade Certificate from the NCVT in the relevant trade
- Age Limit
- 15 – 24 years
- Salary
- Stipend as fixed by the Railway Board for Act Apprentices
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- rcf.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released and applications open | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 05 Sept 2026 |
| Fee payment | Within 2 working days of submitting the form |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved and OBC (male candidates) | ₹100 | Online, non-refundable |
| SC, ST, PwD and all women candidates | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Welder (G&E) | 220 |
| Fitter | 180 |
| Electrician | 110 |
| Machinist | 60 |
| AC & Refrigeration Mechanic | 44 |
| Painter (G) | 40 |
| Carpenter | 40 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 20 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 20 |
| Total | 734 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| All trades | Class 10 pass with at least 50% marks in aggregate, together with a National Trade Certificate issued by the NCVT in the trade applied for. |
- There is no examination and no interview. Your Class 10 and ITI marks are the whole of the selection.
- The fee must be paid within two working days of submitting the form — the application lapses if it is not.
- Welder and Fitter carry the most seats, 220 and 180 of the 734.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 10 years in addition to service rendered, plus 3 years, subject to a minimum of 6 months' service |
Age is reckoned as on 5 September 2026, the closing date.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice | Stipend as per the Railway Board's rules in force |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Merit list — the simple average of your matriculation percentage and your ITI or NTC marks; there is no written test and no interview
- 2Trade-wise and community-wise ranking — merit is drawn separately for each trade and community
- 3Document verification — called for at up to 1.5 times the number of slots
- 4Medical fitness — assessed under the Apprentices Act, 1961
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the Act Apprentice application link on the RCF Kapurthala website.
- 2Register and enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your matriculation certificate.
- 3Upload a passport-size colour photograph (3.5 × 3.5 cm, JPG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB) and your signature (3.5 × 3.5 cm, JPG, 20–30 KB).
- 4Pay the ₹100 fee online within two working days if it applies to you.
- 5Submit and save both the e-receipt and the application form.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Official notification (PDF)Download
- Rail Coach Factory, KapurthalaVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an exam for the RCF Kapurthala apprentice recruitment?
No. Selection is on merit, computed as the simple average of your matriculation percentage and your ITI or NTC marks.
Do women candidates pay a fee?
No. Women of all categories are exempt, as are SC, ST and PwD candidates.