RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 734 Posts

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

The table below summarises the key facts of the RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for quick reference.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Important Dates

After 24:00 hours on 05.09.2026, the online application link will be deactivated, and no further applications or correspondence for engagement will be entertained.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Vacancy 2026

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Vacancy 2026 is spread across nine trades, with category-wise breakup as given in the official notification.

PWD seats (4% of total) and Ex-servicemen/children of Ex-servicemen and Armed Forces personnel seats (3% of total) are reserved within the trade-wise totals above, as per the notification.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Application Fee

The fee is payable only through the online payment gateway (debit card, credit card, internet banking, SBI challan, etc.) integrated with the application form; cash, cheque, money order, or demand draft are not accepted. Payment must be completed within 2 working days of successfully filling the application, and no edits are allowed once the fee is paid. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Selection Process

Selection is based on a merit list, without any written examination or interview, prepared as follows:

• The merit list is based on the simple average of the percentage of marks in matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and the percentage of marks in the ITI/NTC certificate for the relevant trade.
• Matriculation percentage is calculated using marks obtained in all subjects, not just a selected group of subjects.
• In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate is preferred; if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is preferred.
• A final merit list is prepared trade-wise and community-wise, in descending order of marks, equal to the number of available seats.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification, where original certificates and a medical fitness certificate are checked. Call letters for document verification may be issued to up to 1.5 times the number of identified slots.
• Selected candidates must also be found medically fit as per the standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

How to Apply for RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official RCF Kapurthala website: www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Locate the online application link for Act Apprentice engagement and follow the detailed instructions provided on the website.
3. Register and fill in personal details and bio-data carefully, ensuring the name, father’s name, and date of birth exactly match the matriculation certificate.
4. Upload a scanned passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, taken within the last 3 months, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, file size 20 kb–70 kb, without cap or sunglasses).
5. Upload a scanned signature (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, file size 20 kb–30 kb).
6. Review all entered details, since no changes or edits are allowed after fee payment.
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- online (if applicable) within 2 working days of completing the form, using the payment link provided.
8. Submit the application and save/print the e-receipt and the completed application form for future reference.