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IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online, Eligibility, Merit List, Stipend

Written by: ARVIND KUMAR

Published: 2025-03-26

Basic Information

Organization Name	Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) – South Zone
Description	IRCTC/South Zone invites applications for apprentice trainees under the Apprenticeship Act as part of a skill-building initiative.
Post Title	Engagement of Apprentices in IRCTC/South Zone
Contact	Not specified in the notification
Address	IRCTC South Zone, covering Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka
Website	https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/

Dates

Notification Release	24.03.2025
Application Start	24.03.2025
Application End	07.04.2025
Merit List Publication	To be announced
Document Verification	Tentative schedule will be informed via email

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD	Not Mentioned
General/OBC/EWS	Not Mentioned
Payment Mode	Not Applicable (No Fee Mentioned in Notification)
Refund Policy	Not Applicable

Eligiblity Critera

Nationality	Indian Citizen
Age Limit	15 to 25 years as of 01.04.2023 (Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwBD/Ex-Servicemen - 10 years)
Educational Qualification	Matriculation (10th Pass) with 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board. Additional qualification required for specific trades.
Additional Requirements	Candidates must have an ITI certificate (for relevant trades) affiliated with NCVT/SCVT.

Post Details

Post Name	Apprentice Trainee
Total Vacancies	25
Trades Available	Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) - 5 Executive - Procurement - 10 HR Executive - Payroll & Employee Data Management - 2 Executive - HR - 1 CSR Executive - 1 Marketing Associate Training - 4 IT Support Executive - 2
Training Duration	6 to 12 months (varies by trade)
Stipend	₹5,000 to ₹9,000 per month (depending on qualification level)
Employment Status	No job guarantee after training
Work Location	Anywhere in Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka (under IRCTC South Zone)

Selection Process

Selection Basis	Merit-based on percentage of marks in the 10th (Matriculation) examination
Tie-Breaking Criteria	Older candidates will be given preference If the age is the same, candidates who passed 10th earlier will be considered first
Written Test/Viva	No written test or interview
Document Verification	Final selection is subject to verification of original documents
Standby List	Standby candidates may be selected if there are absentees or rejections from the merit list

How to Apply

Step 1: Register on the Apprenticeship Portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Step 2: Ensure your profile is 100% complete on the portal.
Step 3: Visit the official IRCTC website: irctc.com
Step 4: Click on the "Recruitment" section and find the Apprentice Notification.
Step 5: Fill out the online application form with the required details.
Step 6: Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
Step 7: Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Link

Apply Online	Apply Here
Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	irctc.com
Merit List	To be announced
Document Verification Schedule	Will be informed via email

Faq's

Candidates must be Indian citizens aged 15-25 years as of 01.04.2023, with at least a 10th pass (Matriculation) and 50% aggregate marks. Additional qualifications like ITI or graduation are required for certain trades.

Selection is purely merit-based on 10th (Matriculation) marks. No written test or interview will be conducted. In case of a tie, older candidates will be given preference.

Stipend ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹9,000 per month depending on the qualification level (Matriculation, ITI, Diploma, or Graduate).

Candidates must register on the Apprenticeship Portal and apply through the IRCTC website. Ensure that your profile is 100% complete before applying.

The merit list will be published on the official IRCTC website. Candidates should regularly check for updates.