IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026: IRCON International Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has officially released its advertisement for engaging Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Under Advt. No. A01/2026, a total of 54 seats will be filled: 36 Graduate Apprentices and 18 Diploma (Technician) Apprentices. The IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification was released on October 16, 2026. Online applications are open from October 16, 2026 to November 5, 2026.
This is a one-year paid apprenticeship with no written exam and no interview. Selection is purely on the marks in your qualifying degree or diploma. Only candidates who passed on or after 01.07.2023 can apply. After applying online, you also need to post a signed printout to IRCON’s Delhi office by November 17, 2026.
IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | IRCON International Limited |
| Department Name | Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | A01/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 54 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 14,000/- (Graduate) / Rs. 12,000/- (Diploma) per month (Stipend) |
| Notification Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Category | IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ircon.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 5, 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy at IRCON, New Delhi | November 17, 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Not Applicable |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 18-30 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.10.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice – Civil | 15 | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electrical | 8 | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
| Graduate Apprentice – S&T | 4 | B.E./B.Tech in relevant Engineering stream |
| Graduate Apprentice – Human Resource | 1 | Full-time BBA |
| Graduate Apprentice – Finance | 2 | Full-time B.Com |
| Graduate Apprentice – Rajbhasha | 1 | Full-time BA (Hindi) |
| Graduate Apprentice – CSR | 1 | Full-time BSW |
| Graduate Apprentice – Legal | 2 | Full-time LLB |
| Graduate Apprentice – IT | 2 | B.Sc./BCA/B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or IT |
| Diploma Apprentice – Civil | 9 | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Diploma Apprentice – Electrical | 9 | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
Only candidates who passed their qualifying exam on or after 01.07.2023 are eligible. Anyone who has already done an apprenticeship, or has one year or more of job experience, cannot apply.
IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List (based on marks in qualifying degree/diploma)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate
How to Apply for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Register as a “Student” on the NATS portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in) and note your registration number.
- Visit www.ircon.org → Careers → HR & Career → Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Create an account with your email ID and mobile number, then fill in your post, personal, and education details.
- Upload your 10th certificate, mark sheets and degree, category certificate (if any), ID proof, photo and signature.
- Submit the form by November 5, 2026; take a printout and sign it.
- Send the signed printout with self-attested document copies to Manager/HRM, IRCON International Limited, C-4, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi-110017, so it reaches by November 17, 2026. Write “Application for the Engagement of Apprentices – Advt No. A01/2026” on the envelope.
Important Links
| IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| NATS Apprenticeship Portal Registration | NATS |
| IRCON International Limited Official Website | IRCON |