Short Info : Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala (Punjab), has released the notification for Act Apprentices Recruitment 2026 (734 Vacancies). Those who are interested in this Recruitment and fulfill the eligibility can apply Online from 08 August, 2026 to 05 September, 2026. For the information of eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, syllabus, read the notification and then apply.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
08 August, 2026
Last Date For Applying Online
05 September, 2026
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
05 September, 2026
Eligibility Details
Minimum Age
15 Years (As on 05 September, 2026)
Maximum Age
24 Years (As on 05 September, 2026)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules.
Application Fees Info
General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates
100 Rs./-
SC / ST / PWD / Women Candidates
0 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Vacancy Info

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala (Punjab), Act Apprentices Recruitment 2026 (734 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Post NameTotal PostQualification
ITI Trade Apprentice73410th Passed with (50% Marks), ITI in Related Trade.

Trade Wise Vacancies

Trades

UR

SC

ST

OBC

Total

Fitter

90

27

14

49

180

Welder (G&E)

111

33

17

59

220

Machinist

30

09

05

16

60

Painter (G)

20

06

03

11

40

Carpenter

20

06

02

11

40

Electrician

55

17

08

30

110

AC& Ref. Mechanic

22

07

03

12

44

Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)

10

03

02

05

20

Electronic Mechanic

10

03

02

05

20

Grand Total Post

368

111

57

198

734

How to Apply?

  • Online Application Website : Visit the official authorized website at www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in to access the online application form.  

  • Registration & Bio-Data : Log on to the portal, carefully fill in your personal details and bio-data ensuring that your name, father's name, and date of birth exactly match your matriculation certificate.  

  • Contact Information : Provide an active mobile number and a valid e-mail ID, keeping them active throughout the entire engagement process for all important communications via SMS or email.  

  • Upload Photograph : Upload a soft copy of a passport-size colored photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, clear front view without cap and sunglasses, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, and file size between 20 kb to 70 kb) taken within the last three months.  

  • Upload Signature : Upload a soft copy of your signature in JPG/JPEG format (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 100 DPI, and file size between 20 kb to 30 kb).  

  • Application Fee Payment : Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- online through the integrated payment gateway (SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates are exempted from the fee).  

  • Fee Payment Timing : Complete the fee payment through the provided link 2 days (two working days) after successfully filling out and submitting the initial form parts if required by the portal flow.  

  • Application Printout : Take a clear printout of the successfully submitted online application form and retain it safely to produce at the time of Document Verification.  

Selection Process

  • Merit List Preparation : Selection is based on a merit list prepared from the percentage of marks obtained in matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate marks) and the ITI marks in the trade.  

  • Tie-Breaking Criteria : If two candidates have identical marks, the candidate with older age is preferred, and if dates of birth are also the same, the one who passed matriculation earlier is considered first.  

  • Final Trade-Wise List : A final merit list is prepared trade-wise and community-wise, matching the number of slots in descending order of the calculated percentage of marks.  

  • Document Verification : Finally enlisted candidates are subject to verification of original testimonials and appropriate medical examination certificates signed by a Government authorized doctor (Gaz.) not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon

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