IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 54 Graduate and Diploma Apprentice Posts (Advt. No. A01/2026)
1. Short Description
IRCON International Limited has released Advertisement No. A01/2026 for the engagement of Graduate Apprentices (36 posts) and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (18 posts) under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
The training duration is one year. Online applications are open from 16.10.2026 to 05.11.2026. After online submission, candidates must also send the hard copy of the application form with documents to the IRCON Corporate Office so that it reaches by 17.11.2026.
There will be no interview, and selection is based on a merit list.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | IRCON International Limited (A Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways) |
| Advertisement No. | A01/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Engagement of Apprentices as per Apprenticeship Act, 1961 |
| Total Vacancies | 54 (Graduate Apprentices: 36, Diploma Apprentices: 18) |
| Training Duration | One Year |
| Application Mode | Online, followed by hard copy submission |
| Start Date of Online Application | 16.10.2026 (Friday) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 05.11.2026 (Thursday) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 17.11.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Official Website | www.ircon.org |
Graduate Apprentices (36 Posts):
| S.No. | Discipline | No. of Vacancies | Required Qualification (as on 01.10.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil | 15 (8 UR, 3 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST, 1 EWS) | Graduate or equivalent in relevant Engineering / Technology streams |
| 2 | Electrical | 08 (5 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC) | Graduate or equivalent in relevant Engineering / Technology streams |
| 3 | S&T | 04 (3 UR, 1 OBC) | Graduate or equivalent in relevant Engineering / Technology streams |
| 4 | Human Resource | 01 (UR) | Full-time BBA from a recognized University |
| 5 | Finance | 02 (UR) | Full-time B.Com from a recognized University |
| 6 | Rajbhasha | 01 (UR) | Full-time BA (Hindi) from a recognized University |
| 7 | CSR | 01 (UR) | Full-time Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a recognized University |
| 8 | Legal | 02 (UR) | Full-time LLB (Bachelor of Law) from a recognized University |
| 9 | Information Technology (IT) | 02 (UR) | Full-time B.Sc. / BCA / B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized University |
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (18 Posts):
| S.No. | Discipline | No. of Vacancies | Required Qualification (as on 01.10.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil | 9 (6 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC) | Diploma or equivalent in relevant Engineering / Technology streams |
| 2 | Electrical | 9 (6 UR, 2 OBC, 1 SC) | Diploma or equivalent in relevant Engineering / Technology streams |
3. Company Name and Job Location
Company Name: IRCON International Limited (A Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, A Navratna CPSE)
Job Location: Selected candidates will be deployed at various Projects / Offices of the company across the country as per availability of slots. At present, the company has Projects / Offices in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Rajasthan and Delhi - NCR.
4. Qualification Eligibility
- Graduate Apprentices (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 (IT): Full-time B.Sc. / BCA / B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized University.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (Civil, Electrical): Diploma or equivalent in relevant Engineering / Technology streams.
- Eligibility with respect to age and educational qualification will be checked as on the cut-off date, 01.10.2026.
- Result awaited, supplementary and back paper candidates need not apply.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in IRCON or any other organization need not apply.
- Candidates who have completed one year or more of training or job experience after completing their education are not eligible.
- Applicants should not have completed more than three years after passing the qualifying examination as on 01.10.2026. Only candidates who passed the minimum educational qualification in 2026, 2025, 2024 and on or after 01.07.2023 are eligible.
- All candidates must register as a "Student" on the Government website www.mhrdnats.gov.in and have the unique registration number before applying at IRCON.
5. Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Maximum Age | 30 years (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Age Relaxation | 5 years for SC / ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), where the seat is reserved for that particular category |
6. Salary and Facilities
| Category | Stipend Per Month |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentices | ₹14,000 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | ₹12,000 |
As per the revised rates under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) effective from 01 April 2026, 50% of the minimum prescribed stipend is borne by the Government of India and paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the Aadhaar-seeded savings bank account of the apprentice. The details are as follows:
| Category | Existing Stipend (w.e.f. 01.04.2021) | Revised Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Technician apprentices / Diploma holders | Rs. 8,000 | Rs. 10,900 (Rs. 5,450 by GoI and Rs. 6,550 by IRCON) |
| Graduate apprentices / Degree holders | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 12,300 (Rs. 6,150 by GoI and Rs. 7,850 by IRCON) |
Other Facilities: Candidates have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and meals. The company will not provide any accommodation or meals. After completing the apprenticeship, the apprentice will not have any claim for employment with IRCON.
7. Selection Process
- There will be no interview.
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of a merit list prepared from the marks secured in the essential educational qualification.
- Percentage should be mentioned without rounding off. The percentage in the consolidated mark sheet issued by the University / Institute will be considered. If no consolidated mark sheet is issued, the final percentage will be calculated by taking the average of all semesters / years.
- If CGPA / OGPA / DGPA is given and the university has no conversion provision, minimum 6 on a 10-point scale will be considered as 60%. On any other scale, the score will be prorated accordingly.
- If the university provides conversion into percentage, the equivalent percentage should be entered in the application, and a certificate to this effect may be required at the time of document verification.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email and the list will be uploaded on the IRCON website.
- Shortlisted candidates must produce all original certificates at the time of verification. If any information is found to be false, the candidature will be cancelled and the candidate will be liable for prosecution.
- Candidates must produce a certificate of medical fitness before joining. The format will be provided to the selected candidate along with the offer of appointment.
- If seats in any discipline remain vacant due to non-availability of eligible candidates, they will be diverted to other disciplines.
- If enough reserved category candidates are not available in any discipline, it will be dealt with as per rule 5 (1 & 2) of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
8. Important Documents
Documents to be uploaded online (PDF up to 2 MB, photograph and signature in JPG / JPEG up to 2 MB):
- Date of Birth proof: 10th / Matriculation Certificate
- Educational qualification proof: Mark sheets and degree certificates (from Matric onwards up to the highest level, for each semester / year). If the degree is awarded in CGPA / OGPA or letter grade, a certificate from the Institute / University showing the equivalent percentage of marks.
- Caste / Tribe certificate for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) in the prescribed format. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit a current financial year certificate issued by the Competent Authority on or after 01.04.2026.
- EWS certificate (current financial year certificate issued by the Competent Authority on or after 01.04.2026)
- Identity proof: Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Election Photo Identity Card / any other Govt. Identity Card / Passbook of any Nationalized Bank with attested photograph
- Latest passport size photograph
- Signature in digital format
Documents to be sent with the hard copy (self-attested photocopies):
- Class X / Matriculation Certificate (for age proof)
- Certificate of Degree / Diploma and other qualifications as per eligibility conditions. Candidates with CGPA / OGPA / DGPA must submit proof of the conversion factor to percentage prescribed by the University / Institute.
- Community certificate (SC, ST, OBC and EWS), if applicable. OBC candidates must submit the OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 in the Central Government format.
- Printout of the online submitted application form, signed physically at the bottom right corner under the declaration
9. Important Dates and Links
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | IRCON |
| Start Date of Online Application | 16.10.2026 (Friday) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 05.11.2026 (Thursday) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy and Documents | 17.11.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Address for Sending Hard Copy | Manager / HRM, IRCON International Limited, C-4, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi - 110017 |
| Apply Online At | www.ircon.org → Careers |
| Email for Queries | recruitment@ircon.org |
How to Apply:
- Read the advertisement carefully and make sure you meet all the eligibility conditions.
- Register on www.mhrdnats.gov.in as a "Student" and get the unique registration number.
- Apply online on the IRCON website between 16.10.2026 and 05.11.2026. Use a valid email ID which should remain valid for at least one year.
- Only one application per candidate per location for a particular post is allowed. Details cannot be changed after final submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form, sign it, and send it with self-attested copies of documents in an envelope marked "Application for the Engagement of Apprentices as per Apprentices Act 1961 - Advt No. A01/2026". It must reach IRCON on or before 17.11.2026.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected. The candidature will be considered only if the printed copy and self-attested documents are received by the stipulated date.
- Call letters will be sent by email only. Any addendum or corrigendum will be displayed only on www.ircon.org under HR & Career.
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