IRCTC West Zone Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 27 Posts

Candidates applying for the Computer Operator and Programming Assistant post must hold a valid ITI pass certificate from an NCVT or SCVT recognised institute. For the Executive positions in Procurement, HR, and Marketing, candidates should have completed or be pursuing the required qualifying degree from a recognised university.

Age relaxations are provided as per central government guidelines: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. You can verify your exact eligible age using the age calculator before submitting your online profile.

• COPA Apprentice (ITI Pass): Monthly stipend of approximately ₹7,000 to ₹7,700 as per Apprenticeship Act rules.
• Graduate Apprentice (Executive Roles): Monthly stipend of approximately ₹8,000 to ₹9,000 as per prescribed apprenticeship rates.

Under the Apprentices Act, 1961, engagement as an apprentice does not constitute regular employment. The monthly stipend is paid in full without deductions for Provident Fund (PF), National Pension System (NPS), Dearness Allowance (DA), or House Rent Allowance (HRA). Candidates can plan their monthly budget using the salary calculator. Completing this one-year training yields a government-recognised apprenticeship certificate, which adds weight when applying for regular positions in railways, public sector undertakings, and private logistics or hospitality sectors.

• Incomplete NAPS Profile: Submitting an application when your NAPS candidate profile completion status is below 100% often leads to automatic filtering out.
• Mismatch in Marks: Entering aggregate marks or CGPA incorrectly compared to the official marksheets uploaded.
• Incorrect Trade/Stream Selection: Applying for COPA without an ITI certificate or selecting Procurement without the relevant commerce/supply chain qualification.
• Blurry Uploads: Uploading unclear or unreadable scans of 10th marksheets, ITI pass certificates, or category certificates.
• Missing Caste Certificates: Claiming OBC/SC/ST age relaxation without uploading a valid central government format caste certificate.

Selected candidates receive an official offer letter through the NAPS portal. After completing document verification and medical clearance in Mumbai, candidates sign a formal one-year apprenticeship contract with IRCTC West Zone. Training takes place at IRCTC operational offices or units across the West Zone. Upon successful completion of the 12-month training period, candidates receive a National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is a Miniratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Established in 1999, IRCTC handles internet ticketing, catering services, and tourism operations across the vast Indian Railways network. It operates major luxury trains, packaged drinking water plants under the Rail Neer brand, and extensive online booking infrastructure.

The West Zone headquarters based in Mumbai oversees operations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Goa. Working or training with IRCTC West Zone exposes candidates to large-scale corporate logistics, digital ticketing administration, public relations, and human resource management within a major central public sector enterprise.

Apprentices in the Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) role handle data entry, system maintenance, basic network management, and software support across IRCTC regional departments. They gain hands-on experience in database maintenance and IT infrastructure support.

Apprentices in Procurement, HR Executive, and Marketing Operations roles assist senior managers in daily administrative tasks. Procurement apprentices work on vendor listings, supply chain documentation, and order processing. HR apprentices assist with attendance data, employee records, and payroll processing support. Marketing apprentices assist with analytical reports, campaign tracking, and promotional service logistics.