IRCTC Graduate Apprentice & COPA – 44 Posts Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online
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Graduate Apprentice & COPA – 44 Posts
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
⚡ At a Glance
- VacanciesSee notification
- QualificationGraduate Apprentice: any degree with 50% aggregate. COPA: Matriculation and ITI (NCVT/SCVT) with 50% aggregate
- Application FeeNot mentioned
- Last Date26-10-2026
IRCTC has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Graduate Apprentice & COPA – 44 Posts. Candidates who have completed Graduate Apprentice: any degree with 50% aggregate. COPA: Matriculation and ITI (NCVT/SCVT) with 50% aggregate from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 26-10-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this IRCTC recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 34 | 12 months |
| 10 | 12 months |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice: any degree with 50% aggregate. COPA: Matriculation and ITI (NCVT/SCVT) with 50% aggregate
💰 Fees & Salary
Application Fee
Not mentioned
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 26-10-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://www.irctc.com/ to start your application.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Graduate Apprentice & COPA – 44 Posts.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee of Not mentioned through online mode (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC), East Zone, 5th Floor, Duckback House, 41 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700017 |
| Notification No. | IRCTC/EZ/HRD/Apprentices/2026-27, dated 9 October 2026 |
| Seats | 44: Graduate Apprentice 34, COPA 10 (may increase or decrease) |
| Age | Completed 15 and not completed 25 years on 9 October 2026; relaxation SC/ST 5, OBC 3, ex-servicemen 10, PwBD 10 years |
| Stipend | Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate); Rs. 9,600 per month (COPA) |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Mode | Online, via apprenticeshipindia.gov.in or nats.education.gov.in |
| Application Window | 9 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 |
| Selection | Merit list on percentage of marks; no written test or viva; document verification |
| Place Of Training | Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi or Tatanagar |
| Position | Seats |
| Notification Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 9 October 2026 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 26 October 2026 |
| Document Verification | Schedule sent by email only; candidates should be ready to report at short notice |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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