Railway Recruitment Board — Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala
Cut-off Date: 05 Sep 2026 — Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 15 yrs | 24 yrs | — | 06 Sep 2002 to 05 Sep 2011 |
| EWS | 15 yrs | 24 yrs | — | 06 Sep 2002 to 05 Sep 2011 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 15 yrs | 27 yrs | +3 yrs | 06 Sep 1999 to 05 Sep 2011 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15 yrs | 29 yrs | +5 yrs | 06 Sep 1997 to 05 Sep 2011 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 15 yrs | 29 yrs | +5 yrs | 06 Sep 1997 to 05 Sep 2011 |
| PwD (General) | 15 yrs | 34 yrs | +10 yrs | 06 Sep 1992 to 05 Sep 2011 |
Prescribed Age: 15–24 Years (As on 05 Sep 2026)
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued an official recruitment notification for Act Apprentice, announcing a total of 734 vacancies located in Punjab. The online application window opens on 07 August 2026 and closes on 05 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold 10th pass with 50% marks and ITI/NTC in relevant trade and be within the prescribed age limit of 15 to 24 years as of 2026-09-05; relaxations as per rules, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 and Railway Board rules. The selection procedure comprises Merit list based on 10th and ITI/NTC marks. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 07 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
05 Sep 2026
|
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 734 |
| Qualification | 10th pass with 50% marks and ITI/NTC in relevant trade |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years as of 2026-09-05; relaxations as per rules |
| Salary | Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 and Railway Board rules |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 for UR/OBC; No fee for SC/ST/PWD/Women |
| Selection Process | Merit list based on 10th and ITI/NTC marks |
The Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, has officially invited applications for the engagement of 734 Act Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. This recruitment process aims to fill vacancies across various technical trades. Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official portal before the deadline.
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 180 |
| Welder (G&E) | 220 |
| Machinist | 60 |
| Painter (G) | 40 |
| Carpenter | 40 |
| Electrician | 110 |
| AC & Ref. Mechanic | 44 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 20 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 20 |
| Total | 734 |
Selection for the Act Apprentice positions is purely merit-based. The merit list is prepared by calculating the simple average of the marks obtained in the 10th examination and the ITI/NTC certificate. No written test or interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Document Verification.
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