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IRCON International Limited, a Navratna public sector company under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement Number A01/2026, dated 16 October 2026. A total of 54 apprentice seats are available for one year of training under the Apprentices Act, 1961: 36 Graduate Apprentices and 18 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. Graduate seats are spread across Civil, Electrical, S&T, Human Resource, Finance, Rajbhasha, CSR, Legal and Information Technology, while Diploma seats are available in Civil and Electrical. Candidates must be 18 to 30 years old as on 1 October 2026, must have passed the qualifying examination on or after 1 July 2023, and must register as a Student on the NATS portal before applying. The online application window is open from 16 October 2026 to 5 November 2026, and the signed hard copy of the application must reach IRCON in New Delhi by 17 November 2026. Graduate Apprentices will receive a stipend of Rs 14,000 per month and Diploma Apprentices Rs 12,000 per month. Selection will be made on merit in the qualifying examination, with no written examination and no interview.
Short Information and Overview
| IRCON International Limited | IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – WWW.TECHJOBRESULT.COM |
|---|---|
| Organization | IRCON International Limited, New Delhi (Ministry of Railways) |
| Total Post | 54 Posts |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Advertisement Number | A01/2026, dated 16 October 2026 |
| Education Qualification | Degree in the relevant discipline for Graduate Apprentice; Diploma in the relevant discipline for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (details below) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Salary/Stipend | Rs 14,000 per month (Graduate) and Rs 12,000 per month (Diploma) |
| Start Date | 16 October 2026 |
| End Date | 5 November 2026 (online); 17 November 2026 (hard copy receipt) |
| Official Website | ircon.org |
| Application Mode | Online, followed by a signed hard copy by post |
Application Fee and Important Dates
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Notification Released: 16 October 2026 | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are not required to pay any fee as per the details given in Advertisement A01/2026. Do not pay any fee to any unofficial website or agent. |
| Apply Online Start Date: 16 October 2026 | |
| Last Date to Apply Online: 5 November 2026 | |
| Last Date for Receipt of Signed Hard Copy at IRCON, New Delhi: 17 November 2026 | |
| Age and Qualification Cut-off Date: 1 October 2026 | Training Period: 1 year |
Post Name and Education Qualification
Qualification must be held as on 1 October 2026. The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination on or after 1 July 2023, that is, not more than three years before 1 October 2026.
| Post Name and Discipline | Education Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice – Civil (15) | Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or the relevant Engineering or Technology stream |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electrical (8) | Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or the relevant Engineering or Technology stream |
| Graduate Apprentice – S&T, Signal and Telecom (4) | Degree or equivalent in the relevant Engineering or Technology stream |
| Graduate Apprentice – Human Resource (1) | Full-time BBA |
| Graduate Apprentice – Finance (2) | Full-time B.Com |
| Graduate Apprentice – Rajbhasha (1) | Full-time BA (Hindi) |
| Graduate Apprentice – CSR (1) | Full-time Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
| Graduate Apprentice – Legal (2) | Full-time LLB |
| Graduate Apprentice – Information Technology (2) | Full-time B.Sc. or BCA or B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Civil (9) | Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering or the relevant Engineering or Technology stream |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Electrical (9) | Diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or the relevant Engineering or Technology stream |
Total Post
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 36 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 18 |
| Total | 54 |
Category Wise Total Post
The official notification gives a discipline-wise category breakup. Adding up that breakup gives the following category-wise total.
| Category | Graduate Apprentice | Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 25 | 12 | 37 |
| OBC (NCL) | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| SC | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| ST | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| EWS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 18 | 54 |
Discipline-wise category breakup: Graduate Civil 15 (8 UR, 3 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST, 1 EWS); Graduate Electrical 8 (5 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC); Graduate S&T 4 (3 UR, 1 OBC); Graduate Human Resource 1 (UR); Graduate Finance 2 (UR); Graduate Rajbhasha 1 (UR); Graduate CSR 1 (UR); Graduate Legal 2 (UR); Graduate Information Technology 2 (UR); Diploma Civil 9 (6 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC); Diploma Electrical 9 (6 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC).
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 1 October 2026. Age relaxation is 5 years for SC and ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, only where the seat is reserved for that category. Any other relaxation will apply as per Government rules and the official notification. Age and qualification will both be counted as on 1 October 2026.
Salary / Stipend Details
| Apprentice Type | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs 14,000 per month (Government share through DBT Rs 6,150 + IRCON share Rs 7,850) |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Rs 12,000 per month (Government share through DBT Rs 5,450 + IRCON share Rs 6,550) |
Training will last for 1 year. No other salary or pay level is mentioned for these apprentice seats.
Selection Process
Selection for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be made in the following steps:
- Merit list prepared on the basis of marks in the essential qualifying examination. There is no written examination and no interview.
- If a university awards CGPA and gives no conversion rule, 6 on a 10-point scale will be treated as 60 percent.
- The shortlist will be published on the IRCON website and call letters will be sent by e-mail.
- Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification.
- Shortlisted candidates must also produce a medical fitness certificate before joining.
- Selected apprentices will be deployed at IRCON projects and offices across India.
Candidates who have result awaited, supplementary or back papers, or who have already completed apprenticeship training in the same field, are not eligible.
How to Apply for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register as a Student on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and obtain your unique NATS registration number. NATS registration is mandatory before applying.
- Visit the official IRCON website, go to Careers, then HR and Career, then Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Register with your e-mail ID and mobile number, or log in if you already have an account.
- Fill in the post applied for and your personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Preview the form, check every entry, and submit it online by 5 November 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application, sign it, and attach self-attested copies of the documents listed below.
- Send the signed printout in an envelope marked “Application for the Engagement of Apprentices as per Apprentices Act 1961 – Advt No. A01/2026” to Manager/HRM, IRCON International Limited, C-4, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi – 110017, so that it reaches IRCON by 17 November 2026. An online application alone is not complete without this hard copy.
- For queries, e-mail recruitment@ircon.org.
Documents Required
Keep ready, and attach self-attested copies with the hard copy: Class 10 certificate, mark sheets of the qualifying examination, degree or diploma certificate, NATS registration details, caste or EWS certificate if applicable, identity proof, and recent photograph and signature as asked in the online form. Original documents will be checked at the time of verification.
Candidates looking for other apprentice openings can also check IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026, North Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and ISRO SDSC SHAR Technician-B Recruitment 2026 on TechJobResult.
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Note: Apply through the official IRCON website by going to Careers, then HR and Career, then Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 5 November 2026. The signed hard copy must reach IRCON, New Delhi, by 17 November 2026.
How many posts are available in IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 54 posts in total: 36 Graduate Apprentices and 18 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.
What is the stipend for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Graduate Apprentices receive Rs 14,000 per month and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices receive Rs 12,000 per month.
Is there any written examination or interview for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. Selection is based on merit in the qualifying examination marks, followed by document verification and a medical fitness certificate.
Is NATS registration required for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates must register as a Student on the NATS portal and obtain a registration number before applying, and they must also send the signed hard copy to IRCON by 17 November 2026.