Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala Recruitment 2026-27

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Online

Brief Information

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala has released a notification for the engagement of 734 Act-Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. Candidates who have passed 10th class with minimum 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply. The selection will be based on merit. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official RCF website.

Overview

Organization/Department	Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala
Post Name	Act-Apprentice
Qualification	10th (50% marks) + ITI in relevant trade
Age Limit	15 to 24 Years (Relaxation as per rules)
Apply Date	07 August 2026
Last Date	05 September 2026, up to 24:00 Hours
Apply Fees	Rs. 100/- (SC/ST/PWD/Women exempted)
Salary (Monthly)	As per Apprenticeship Rules
Job Location	Kapurthala, Punjab
Apply Mode	Online
Official Website	www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in
Join on Whatsapp	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group

Age Limit (as on 05.09.2026)

Minimum: 15 Years — Maximum: 24 Years.

Relaxation: SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years, PWD: +10 years, Ex-Servicemen: Service duration + 3 years.

Qualification

• Educational: Must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board.
• Technical: Must possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by NCVT.
• Other: Enrollment with the nearest Employment Exchange is mandatory (except for wards of RCF employees).

Important Dates

Notification Date	07 August 2026
Apply Start	07 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	05-September-2026 (24:00 Hours)
Last Date to Pay Fees Online	05-September-2026
Correction Date	Not Applicable
Admit Card Release Date	Not Applicable (Merit-based selection)
Exam Date	Not Applicable (Merit-based selection)

Vacancy Details (Total: 734)

S.No.	Trade Name	Total Posts	UR	SC	ST	OBC	PWD	Ex.SM
1	Fitter	180	90	27	14	49	7	5
2	Welder (G&E)	220	111	33	17	59	9	7
3	Machinist	60	30	9	5	16	2	2
4	Painter (G)	40	20	6	3	11	2	1
5	Carpenter	40	20	6	2	11	2	1
6	Electrician	110	55	17	8	30	4	3
7	AC & Ref. Mechanic	44	22	7	3	12	2	1
8	Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)	20	10	3	2	5	-	1
9	Electronic Mechanic	20	10	3	2	5	1	-
Total		734	368	111	57	198	30	22

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Selection Process

1. Merit List: Based on the average percentage of marks in Matriculation (10th) and ITI.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original testimonials.
3. Medical Examination: Candidates must be found medically fit as per the prescribed standards.

Note: No written exam will be conducted. Selection is purely on merit.

Exam Pattern / Merit Calculation

Component	Details	Weightage
Matriculation (10th)	Marks obtained in all subjects (or CGPA converted to %)	50%
ITI Marks	Marks mentioned in the provisional/final certificate	50%
Final Merit Score		Average of both percentages

Application Process

1. Visit the official RCF website: www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Fill the online application form with correct personal and educational details.
3. Upload scanned copies of your photograph (20-70 KB) and signature (20-30 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
4. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- online (exempted for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates).
5. Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.

Important Links

Official Notification	Read the Full Notification (PDF)
Apply Online	Apply Here (Official Website)
Social	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group
Messaging	Telegram Group YouTube Channel
Social	Facebook Page Instagram Page X (Twitter) Account

Note: Always verify details in the official notification before applying.