RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2025: The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) has announced an official notification for the recruitment of Trade Apprentice. There are 550 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with Matriculation (10th) and ITI qualifications are eligible to apply online. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online on or before 7th January 2026. The detailed vacancies, stipend and selection process for RCF Apprentice Jobs are explained below.
Job Overview:
| Organization Name | Rail Coach Factory (RCF) |
| Position | Trade Apprentice |
| Job Location | Kapurthala, Punjab |
| Total Vacancies | 550 Posts |
| Last Date | 7th January 2026 |
Education Qualification for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation along with ITI in relevant trades.
- Relevant Trades: Machinist, Painter General, Carpenter, Electrician, AC & Refrigeration Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, Welder (G&E)
Total Vacancies for RCF Apprentice Vacancy 2025:
Rail Coach Factory (RCF) has announced the recruitment of 550 Posts for Trade Apprentice position:
Fitter: 150 Posts
- UR: 75 Posts
- SC: 23 Posts
- ST: 11 Posts
- OBC: 41 Posts
- PWD: 06 Posts
- Ex-Servicemen: 05 Posts
Welder (G&E): 180 Posts
- UR: 90 Posts
- SC: 27 Posts
- ST: 14 Posts
- OBC: 49 Posts
- PWD: 07 Posts
- Ex-Servicemen: 05 Posts
Machinist: 20 Posts
- UR: 10 Posts
- SC: 03 Posts
- ST: 02 Posts
- OBC: 05 Posts
- PWD: 01 Post
- Ex-Servicemen: 01 Post
Painter (G): 30 Posts
- UR: 15 Posts
- SC: 05 Posts
- ST: 02 Posts
- OBC: 08 Posts
- PWD: 01 Post
- Ex-Servicemen: 01 Post
Carpenter: 30 Posts
- UR: 15 Posts
- SC: 05 Posts
- ST: 02 Posts
- OBC: 08 Posts
- PWD: 01 Post
- Ex-Servicemen: 01 Post
Electrician: 70 Posts
- UR: 35 Posts
- SC: 11 Posts
- ST: 05 Posts
- OBC: 19 Posts
- PWD: 03 Posts
- Ex-Servicemen: 02 Posts
AC & Refrigeration Mechanic: 30 Posts
- UR: 15 Posts
- SC: 05 Posts
- ST: 02 Posts
- OBC: 08 Posts
- PWD: 01 Post
- Ex-Servicemen: 01 Post
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle): 20 Posts
- UR: 10 Posts
- SC: 03 Posts
- ST: 02 Posts
- OBC: 05 Posts
- PWD: 00 Post
- Ex-Servicemen: 01 Post
Electronic Mechanic: 20 Posts
- UR: 10 Posts
- SC: 03 Posts
- ST: 02 Posts
- OBC: 05 Posts
- PWD: 01 Post
- Ex-Servicemen: 01 Post
Stipend:
The stipend details for the post of Trade Apprentice are as follows:
- Trade Apprentice: As Per Govt. Norms.
Age Limit (As on 7 January 2026):
- Trade Apprentice: 15 to 24 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Category Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC Category Candidates: 3 Years
- Persons with Disability Candidates: 10 Years
Selection Process for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
- The selection process will be based on the merit list prepared from all applicants who apply for the Trade Apprentice notification.
- The merit list will be prepared for the purpose on the basis of percentage of marks in 10th + ITI marks.
- The panel will be on the basis of simple average of marks in the 10th and ITI.
- In case of 2 applicants having the equal marks, the applicants with older age shall be preferred. In case the DOB are also equal, then the candidate who passed 10th exam earlier shall be considered first.
- A final merit list will be prepared community and trade wise, equal to the number of slots in the descending order of percentage of marks obtained by the applicant.
- Applicants finally enlisted would be subject to certificate verification of original testimonials and being found fit in appropriate medical test.
Application Fee:
- General, OBC Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST, PWD, Women Candidates: Nil
Important Dates:
- Opening Date of Online Application: 9th December 2025
- Closing Date of Online Application: 7th January 2026
How to Apply for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
All interested and eligible candidates can apply online from the official website of Rail Coach Factory (RCF) from 9th December 2025 to 7th January 2026.
RCF Apprentice Official Notification & Apply Link
FAQs for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
Q.1 How many vacancies have been announced by RCF for Apprentice position?
Ans. RCF has announced a recruitment notification for 550 vacancies of Apprentice position.
Q.2 What is the opening date to apply online for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Ans. The opening date to apply online for the RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is 9th December 2025.
Q.3 What is the closing date to apply online for RCF Apprentice Vacancy 2025?
Ans. The closing date to apply online for RCF Apprentice Vacancy 2025 is 7th January 2026.
Q.4 What is the qualifications for the RCF Apprentice Vacancy 2025?
Ans. Candidates must have passed a Matriculation plus ITI pass in relevant trades.