IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 54 Graduate & Diploma Apprentices (Advt A01/2026), Apply by 5 November
IRCON International Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, will engage 54 apprentices for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (Advt. No. A01/2026, dated 16 October 2026): 36 Graduate Apprentices and 18 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. There is no interview: selection is on the marks of your essential qualification. Apply online by 5 November 2026, then send the signed print-out so that it reaches IRCON, New Delhi by 17 November 2026.
About IRCON International Limited
Civil has the most seats: 15 for graduates (UR 8, OBC 3, SC 2, ST 1, EWS 1) and 9 for diploma holders. Electrical has 8 graduate and 9 diploma seats, S&T has 4 graduate seats, and Finance, Legal and IT have 2 each, with 1 each in Human Resource, Rajbhasha and CSR. Most non-engineering seats are unreserved, so check your category in the table. Seats left vacant in one discipline may be moved to another. Apprentices are posted to IRCON projects and offices as slots are available; the notice lists Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Rajasthan and Delhi-NCR. You must arrange your own accommodation and meals, and the apprenticeship gives no claim to a job at IRCON.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice – Civil | 15 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electrical | 8 |
| Graduate Apprentice – S&T | 4 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Human Resource | 1 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Finance | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Rajbhasha | 1 |
| Graduate Apprentice – CSR | 1 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Legal | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice – IT | 2 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Civil | 9 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Electrical | 9 |
Eligibility
Qualification is counted as on 1 October 2026. Graduate Civil, Electrical and S&T need an engineering degree in the relevant stream; Human Resource needs a full-time BBA, Finance a full-time B.Com, Rajbhasha a full-time BA (Hindi), CSR a full-time BSW, Legal a full-time LLB and IT a full-time B.Sc/BCA/B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or IT. Diploma seats need a diploma in Civil or Electrical engineering. You must have passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026, or on or after 1 July 2023. Result-awaited candidates, those who already did an apprenticeship, and those with one year or more of training or job experience after the qualification cannot apply.
You must be 18 to 30 years old as on 1 October 2026. The upper limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), but only where a seat is reserved for that category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 5 November 2026 |
| Signed print-out with documents to reach IRCON, New Delhi | 17 November 2026 |
| Age and qualification reckoning date | 1 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the official advertisement |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Stipend ₹14,000 per month (Graduate) and ₹12,000 per month (Diploma), as stated in the advertisement |
The advertisement states a stipend of ₹14,000 a month for Graduate Apprentices and ₹12,000 a month for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. It also reproduces the revised NATS minimum from 1 April 2026 (₹12,300 graduate, ₹10,900 diploma), of which 50% is paid by the Government of India through DBT to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Training lasts one year with no extension. No application fee is mentioned.
Selection Process
IRCON will make a merit list on the marks secured in the essential qualification; there is no interview. If your mark sheet gives CGPA, give the equivalent percentage as per your university's rule (if there is no rule, 6 on a 10-point scale counts as 60%) and keep the certificate ready. Shortlisted candidates are informed by email and on the IRCON website, must show original certificates at verification, and must give a medical fitness certificate before joining.
How to Apply
First register as a Student on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and note your registration number, because IRCON's form needs it. Then apply on IRCON's website (Careers → HR & Career → Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961) between 16 October and 5 November 2026, uploading your 10th certificate, mark sheets and degree/diploma, category certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS issued on or after 1 April 2026), ID proof, photo and signature (each up to 2 MB). Print the submitted form, sign it at the bottom right, and send it with self-attested copies 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, to reach by 17 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats are in IRCON apprentice A01/2026?
54: 36 Graduate Apprentices and 18 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.
What is the last date?
5 November 2026 to apply online; the signed print-out must reach IRCON, New Delhi by 17 November 2026.
Is there an interview or exam?
No. Selection is on a merit list of marks in the essential qualification.
What is the stipend?
₹14,000 a month for graduates and ₹12,000 a month for diploma holders, as stated in the advertisement.
Is NATS registration needed?
Yes. You must register as a Student on the NATS portal and have the registration number before applying.
Who cannot apply?
Candidates who passed before 1 July 2023, result-awaited candidates, and those who already did an apprenticeship or have one year or more of experience.