IRCON Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026: 54 Posts

Introduction

IRCON International Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a significant recruitment drive for 54 Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. This opportunity is for candidates seeking one-year apprenticeship training across various disciplines. The recruitment covers both Graduate Apprentices and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, offering a chance to gain valuable experience in a leading infrastructure public sector enterprise. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online starting October 16, 2026, with the application window closing on November 5, 2026. It is crucial for all applicants to carefully read the official notification for complete details regarding eligibility, application procedures, and other important instructions before submitting their application.

IRCON Apprenticeship Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 54 vacancies are available for Apprenticeship training. These are divided into Graduate Apprentices and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.

Note: There is a conflict in the provided vacancy details for Technician Apprentices. The notification states 7 vacancies for Civil (6 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC) and 7 vacancies for Electrical (6 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC). Please refer to the official notification for clarification.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

Candidates must meet the specified educational qualifications as of 01.10.2026.

• Civil, Electrical, S&T: Graduate or equivalent in relevant Engineering/Technology streams.
• Human Resource: Full-time BBA from a recognized University.
• Finance: Full-time B.Com from a recognized University.
• Rajbhasha: Full-time BA (Hindi) from a recognized University.
• CSR: Full-time Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a recognized University.
• Legal: Full-time LLB (Bachelor of Law) from a recognized University.
• Information Technology: Full-time B.Sc./BCA/B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized University.

• Civil, Electrical: Diploma or equivalent in relevant Engineering/Technology streams.

Other Eligibility Conditions:

• Candidates must not have completed more than three years after passing the qualifying examination as on 01.10.2026. This means candidates who passed their Minimum Educational Qualification in the years 2026, 2025, 2024, and on or after 01.07.2023 are eligible.
• Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training in IRCON or any other organization are not eligible.
• Candidates who have completed one year or more of training or job experience after their education are not eligible.
• Result awaited, supplementary, or back paper candidates need not apply.
• All candidates must mandatorily enroll/register on the government website www.mhrdnats.gov.in as "Student" and obtain a unique registration number before applying online for the apprenticeship at IRCON.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limit for applicants is as follows:

• Minimum Age: 18 years as on 01.10.2026.
• Maximum Age: 30 years as on 01.10.2026.

Age Relaxation:

• 05 years for SC/ST candidates.
• 03 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

This relaxation is applicable only where a seat is reserved for a particular category.

Application Fee

Not specified in the supplied notification.

Salary and Stipend

The stipend for apprentices will be as per the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS):

• Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 14,000/- Per Month (Revised Stipend: Rs. 12,300/- per month, with Rs. 6,150/- from Gol and Rs. 7,850/- from IRCON).
• Technician (Diploma) Holders: Rs. 12,000/- Per Month (Revised Stipend: Rs. 10,900/- per month, with Rs. 5,450/- from Gol and Rs. 6,550/- from IRCON).

Selection Process

There will be no interviews for this recruitment. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on a merit list prepared from the marks secured in their essential educational qualification.

Application Procedure

The application process involves two main steps:

1. Online Application: Eligible candidates must apply online through the official IRCON website, www.ircon.org, between 16.10.2026 and 05.11.2026.
2. Hard Copy Submission: After submitting the online form, candidates are required to send a hard copy of the application form along with all requisite enclosures. This hard copy must reach IRCON's Corporate Office by 17.11.2026.

The envelope containing the hard copy should be superscribed as “Application for the Engagement of Apprentices as per Apprentices Act 1961 – Advt No. A01/2026”.

Required Documents

Candidates must upload and submit self-attested photocopies of the following documents with their hard copy application:

• Class X/ Matriculation Certificate (for age proof).
• Certificate of Degree/Diploma and other qualifications as mentioned and as per eligibility conditions.
• Community certificate (SC, ST, OBC, & EWS), if applicable.
• For OBC candidates, a non-creamy layer certificate issued in the current financial year (on or after 01.04.2026) in the Central Government format is required.
• For EWS category candidates, a certificate issued by the Competent Authority on or after 01.04.2026 is required.
• If CGPA/OGPA/DGPA is mentioned in mark sheets, a proof of conversion factor to percentage as prescribed by the University/Institute must be submitted.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
• Only one application per candidate per location for a particular post is allowed.
• Candidates must have registered on www.mhrdnats.gov.in before applying online.
• When filling out the application, mention percentages without rounding off. If a consolidated mark sheet is not issued, calculate the final percentage by averaging all semesters/years.
• For CGPA/OGPA/DGPA, if conversion to percentage is not provided by the university, consider a minimum of 6 on a 10-point scale as 60%. If a different scale is used, prorate accordingly. If conversion is provided, use the university's norms and obtain a certificate for verification.
• The hard copy of the application form must be signed physically.
• Ensure the hard copy reaches IRCON's office by the stipulated deadline (17.11.2026) to avoid rejection.
• Keep checking the IRCON website and your registered email regularly for updates, as all addendums or corrigendums will be displayed there.

Official Notification and Application Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download Notification
• Apply Online: Visit www.ircon.org and navigate to the Careers section.

Relevant FAQs

The last date for online application is 05.11.2026. The hard copy of the application must reach IRCON by 17.11.2026.

The age limit is between 18 and 30 years as on 01.10.2026, with relaxations for SC/ST and OBC candidates.

The application fee is not specified in the supplied notification.

Selection will be based on the marks obtained in the essential educational qualification. There will be no interviews.