Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has announced engagement of apprentice trainees for its East Zone based in Kolkata. The recruitment covers Graduate Apprentice and Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) Apprentice positions, with 44 seats in total for the financial year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act. The training is a skill-building opportunity spread across the zone's zonal, regional and area offices in West Bengal and neighbouring states, and apprentices are engaged for a fixed training period without any claim to regular employment in the corporation.
IRCTC Graduate Apprentice and COPA Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026IRCTC/EZ/HRD/Apprentices/2026-27
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44
Last Date
26 Oct
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
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About IRCTC East Zone Graduate Apprentice and COPA Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd., East Zone
- Advertisement No.
- IRCTC/EZ/HRD/Apprentices/2026-27
- Post Name
- Graduate Apprentice and Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Internship
- Age Limit
- 15–25 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 12 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Graduate Apprentice
34
Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
10
Total44
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 34 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 44 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Graduate Apprentice34 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised university
- Duration
- 12 months
- Place of Training
- Any IRCTC East Zone office: Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi or Tatanagar
Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)10 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation and ITI certificate affiliated to NCVT/SCVT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised board
- Duration
- 12 months
- Place of Training
- Any IRCTC East Zone office: Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi or Tatanagar
Age Limit
Completed 15 years and not completed 25 years as on 09.10.2026
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Ex-Servicemen 10 years, Differently abled (PwBD) 10 years as per Government of India guidelines
Selection Process
- 1Merit List
Prepared on the basis of percentage of marks in the qualifying examination; there is no written test or viva.
- 2Document Verification
Final selection subject to verification of original testimonials; schedule advised through email only at short notice.
Salary Structure
Graduate Apprentice
Pay: Rs. 12,300 per month
Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | Rs. 9,600 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the Apprenticeship India portal or the NATS portal and apply against IRCTC East Zone's opportunity for your category.
- 2Enter marks for every qualification from Matriculation onwards and upload year-wise mark sheets with pass certificates.
- 3Upload self-attested scanned copies of the required documents and a recent colour photograph in JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, 20 KB to 70 KB.
- 4Submit the application on or before 26 October 2026 and keep the portal registration details for document verification.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•10th mark sheet and certificate
•ITI standard mark sheet
•National Trade Certificate or Provisional NTC issued by NCVT/SCVT
•Proof of date of birth
•12th mark sheet and certificate if any
•Graduation mark sheet and certificate
•Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC
•OBC non-creamy layer certificate issued within the last one year
•Disability certificate for PwBD
•Discharge or serving certificate for ex-servicemen
•EWS income and asset certificate
•Recent colour photograph 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
Important Details
- Selection is purely on merit based on percentage of marks; there is no written test or viva.
- Apprentices are released after the 12-month training and have no right to claim regular employment in IRCTC in any form.
- No daily allowance, conveyance allowance or travelling allowance is paid to candidates called for document verification.
- After selection, a request to change trade is not entertained and candidates are trained only in the trade for which they are selected.
- Withdrawal from training is not allowed except for reasons beyond the candidate's control.
- IRCTC has appointed no agents and candidates should not pay anyone.
Place of Training
- Zonal Office: Kolkata
- Regional Offices: Guwahati, Patna
- Area Offices: Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi, Tatanagar
Tie-Breaking Rule
If two applicants have the same marks, the older candidate is preferred. If the dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier is considered first.
EWS Reservation
Candidates not covered under SC/ST/OBC-NCL reservation whose family gross annual income from all sources is below Rs. 8 lakh for the financial year prior to the year of application are identified as EWS. The income and asset certificate must be issued by the District Magistrate or equivalent, Chief Presidency or Presidency Magistrate, a Revenue Officer not below Tehsildar, or the Sub-Divisional Officer of the area, and must be held on the closing date of registration.
Photograph Specification
Recent colour photograph of size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm taken not later than three months from the date of application, clear front view without cap or sunglasses, soft copy in JPG/JPEG at 100 DPI with file size between 20 KB and 70 KB. Two additional copies of the same photograph must be carried to document verification.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
Only if the qualifying degree or ITI certificate is held on the cut-off date, 9 October 2026. Results declared after that date do not count.
Will I get a job in IRCTC after the apprenticeship?
No. Apprentices are released after the training period and have no claim to regular employment in IRCTC in any form.
Will travel expenses be paid for document verification?
No. The notice states that no daily allowance, conveyance allowance or travelling allowance is paid for document verification.
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