Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala (RCF Kapurthala) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 550 Act Apprentice Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RCF Kapurthala website. The last date to submit the application form is 07-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the RCF Kapurthala Act Apprentice Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
RCF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Company Name | Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala (RCF) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 550 |
| Qualification | The Candidates must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training. |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 09/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Apply | 07/01/2026 |
| Official Website | www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in |
RCF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Trades | Total |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 150 |
| Welder (G&E) | 180 |
| Machinist | 20 |
| Painter (G) | 30 |
| Carpenter | 30 |
| Electrician | 70 |
| AC& Ref. Mechanic | 30 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 20 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 20 |
| Total | 550 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualifications: The Candidates must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training.
- Essential qualifications: Passed 10th class examination or its equivalent with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training.
Salary/Stipend
- As per extant rules & directives issued by Railway Board from time to time.
Age Limit (as on 07-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 03 years in case of OBC candidates.
- For Persons with Disability, upper age limit is relaxable by 10 years.
- Upper age limit is relaxable by up to additional 10 years for ex-servicemen to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 03 years, provided they have put in minimum of 06 months services at a stretch, except Ex-servicemen who have already joined the Govt. service on Civil side after availing the servicemen status for the purpose of their engagement.
Application Fee
- Application fees (Non-refundable) Rs.100/- is to be paid through ONLINE MODE and RCF/Kapurthala will not accept application fee in Cash/Cheque/Money order/IPO/Demand Draft etc.
- No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates.
Important Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | Notification Date |
| 09/12/2025 | Start Date for Online Application |
| 07/01/2026 | Last Date for Online Application |
Selection Process
- Selection will be on the basis of merit list prepared of all candidates who apply against the notification. The merit list will be prepared for the purpose on the basis of percentage of marks in matriculation (with minimum 50% of aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which apprenticeship is to be done. The panel will be on the basis of simple average of marks in the matriculation and ITI.
- In case of two candidates having the same marks, the candidates with older age shall be preferred. In case the dates of birth are also same, then the candidate who passed matriculation exam earlier shall be considered first.
- A final merit list will be prepared trade wise and community wise, equal to the number of slots in the descending order of percentage of marks obtained by the candidate.
- Candidates finally enlisted would be subject to verification of original testimonials and being found fit in appropriate medical examination.
General Information/Instructions
- The decision of the Railway administration in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the application and mode of selection shall be final.
- Imparting Training in Railway will not confer any right to the candidates for their absorption in Railway after successful completion of training.
- No correspondences for engagement will be entertained.
- CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY THE CANDIDATURE AND NO CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED IN THE MATTER.
- If the marks of 10th Passed is given in CGPA the percentage of the same to be filled up in format (ONLINE Application) also.
- Enrolment with Employment Exchange is must except for wards of employees of RCF/Kapurthala.
- Engagement of Act Apprentices will be from the sources of candidates who have registered their names in the nearest Employment Exchanges.
- Before applying, the candidates should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other criteria, at any stage of engagement and if erroneously engaged, such candidates shall be summarily dismissed without notice.
- Candidature of the candidate shall be cancelled if he/she fails to produce the required original testimonials for verification or any other discrepancy noticed.
- If it is noticed by the Railway administration that the applicant has furnished wrong/fake Certificates/ false certificates, the Railway administration reserves the right to discharge the candidate/selected candidate at any stage without notice even after his selection to undergo training.
- The Railway administration do not undertake any responsibility for sending reply to the candidates not selected or not called for. No correspondence in respect of the application submitted shall be entertained or replied by this office to any individual or organization.
- The Railway administration will not be responsible for any printing error.
- A merit list will be prepared by the Committee who will then place the result before the Head of Workshop/Unit/Division for approval. The result should be declared within 15 days of the closure of receipt of application.
- The candidates who are called for document verification are advised to bring their medical fitness certificate duly issued by Government authorized doctor (Gaz.) not below the rank of Asst. Surgeon of Central/State Hospital.
- No daily allowance/conveyance allowance or traveling allowance will be paid to the candidate who will be called for document verification.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
How to Apply
- Candidates are required to apply ONLINE by visiting www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in Detailed instruction for filling up ONLINE applications will be available on the website.
- Candidates are required to log on the RCF website www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in provided for filling ONLINE applications and fill up the personal details/BIO-DATA etc. carefully.
- Candidates should ensure their name, father name, date of birth exactly match as recorded in Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Any deviation found during Document Verification will lead to cancellation of candidature and also debarment.
- Candidates are advised to indicate their active mobile number and valid e-mail ID in the ONLINE application and keep them active during the entire engagement process as all important messages will be sent by email/SMS which will be treated as deemed to have been read by the candidates.
- Candidates trying to submit more than one application with different particulars like Name/Father's name/community/Photo(face)/educational and/ or technical qualifications etc. or with different Email ID/Mobile Number are advised that all such applications will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates have to keep printout of their application. If found eligible, he/she will be called for Document Verification and the print out of Online application is required to be produced at the time of Document Verification.
- Candidates are required to upload their passport size coloured photograph (size 3.5cm x 3.5 cm, not older than three months from the date of application in JPG/JPEG format, 100 PDI, Size of the image/file should be between 20 kb-70 kb) with clear front view of the candidates without cap and sunglasses.
- Candidates are also required to upload their signature (size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, size of the file should be between 20 kb – 30 kb).
- The ONLINE application, complete in all respects, can be submitted through ONLINE process to RCF up to 07.01.2026 till 24.00 hours. No physical copy of the application is required to be sent to RCF.
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RCF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: Starting Date to apply is 09/12/2025.
2. What is the last apply date for RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: Last apply date is 07/01/2026.
3. What is the Eligibility to apply for RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: The Candidates must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training.
4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: 24 Years
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: Total 550 Vacancies.
6. What is the mode of selection for RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: Selection will be on the basis of merit list prepared of all candidates who apply against the notification. The merit list will be prepared for the purpose on the basis of percentage of marks in matriculation (with minimum 50% of aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which apprenticeship is to be done.
7. What is the application fee for RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: Application fees (Non-refundable) Rs.100/- is to be paid through ONLINE MODE.
8. Who is exempt from paying the application fee in RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates.
9. What is the training period for RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: As per extant rules & directives issued by Railway Board from time to time.
10. What documents are required for document verification in RCF Act Apprentice 2025?
Ans: Candidates finally enlisted would be subject to verification of original testimonials.
