RCF Vacancy 2025: Railway recruitment for 550 posts without exam, application fee Rs. 100, apply here..
RCF Recruitment 2025: Millions of young people dream of getting a government job in the railways. However, the number of applicants is so large that it's very difficult for everyone to get a job. In such a situation, you can explore other avenues to start your career with the railways. The Railway Coach Factory has invited applications for Apprentice positions. Candidates will be selected without any examination, solely based on their marks. Applicants can apply for this apprenticeship vacancy on the official RCF website, rcf.indianrailways.gov.in.
The Railway Coach Factory is a government company operating under the Ministry of Railways. Candidates will have the opportunity to learn various trades, including Fitter, Welder, Painter, Machinist, Electrician, and Carpenter.
RCF Apprentice Vacancy 2025: Important Details
Recruiting Body: Railway Coach Factory (RCF) (Kapurthala)
Post Name: Apprenticeship
Number of Posts: 550
Advertisement Number: A-1/2025
Official Website: rcf.indianrailways.gov.in
Application Start Date: December 9, 2025
Application Deadline: January 7, 2025
Eligibility: 10th Pass + ITI
Age Limit: 15-24 years
Stipend/Salary: As per government rules
Selection Process: Shortlisting based on merit, Document Verification, Medical Examination
What are the eligibility criteria for Railway Apprenticeship?
Applicants must have passed 10th grade from a recognized board. They must also possess an ITI certificate in the trade in which they wish to pursue the apprenticeship in. Additionally, the candidate must have completed a minimum age of 15 years as of January 7, 2026, and should not be older than 24 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government rules. RCF Apprentice Vacancy Details
Trade Name Number of Posts/Vacancies
Fitter 150
Welder (G&E) 180
Machinist 20
Painter (G) 30
Carpenter 30
Electrician 70
AC & Ref. Mechanic 30
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) 20
Electronics Mechanic 20
Total 550
How to Apply?
First, visit the official website www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in. Then, register on the portal using your basic details.
After completing the process, you will receive a registration number and password.
You will need to log in to the website again using these credentials.
Now, fill in your name, father's name, and date of birth exactly as per your 10th-grade mark sheet. The spellings must match; otherwise, you may face problems during document verification.
After that, upload your passport-size photograph (20kb-70kb).
Resize your signature to within 20-30kb.
Pay the application fee and take a printout of the form for your records.
Application Fee
Candidates will have to pay an application fee of Rs. 100 while applying for the online form. This payment must be made online. Fees will not be accepted through cash/cheque/money order/IPO/demand draft. Women/SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from the application fee.
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