Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), a prestigious PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has announced Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for its South Central Zone (Secunderabad) and West Zone (Mumbai). This is a golden opportunity for fresh graduates, ITI pass-outs, and young professionals to gain practical training under the Apprenticeship Act.
Total Vacancies: 24
Trades/Departments:
COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) – 17
Executive Procurement (Catering) – 02
HR Executive – Payroll/Data Management (Finance) – 02
Executive HR – 01
Human Resource Training – 01
Media Co-Ordinator (PR) – 01
📍 Posting Locations: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh & Odisha
Total Vacancies: 28
Trades/Departments:
COPA – 18
Executive Procurement (Catering) – 03
HR Executive – Payroll & Employee Data (Finance) – 03
Marketing Operations & Analytics (Tourism) – 04
📍 Posting Locations: Mumbai & Regional Offices under IRCTC West Zone
Age Limit: 15 to 25 years (Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD/Ex-Servicemen – 10 yrs)
Educational Qualification:
COPA – Matriculation + ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
Executive Procurement – Graduation (Commerce/CA Inter/Supply Chain or similar)
HR/Finance/Marketing – Graduate in any discipline (pursuing/final year students eligible in some cases)
Duration: 6 to 12 months (as per trade)
Stipend (Monthly):
Class 10 pass-outs – ₹6,000
Class 12 pass-outs – ₹7,000
ITI holders – ₹7,700
Diploma holders – ₹8,000
Graduate Apprentices – ₹9,000
Purely Merit-Based (No written test or interview).
Merit list prepared on 10th class marks.
Tie-breaker: Age (older preferred), then Year of passing.
Final selection subject to document verification.
South Central Zone:
Application Start: 18 August 2025
Last Date: 03 September 2025
West Zone:
Application Start: 18 August 2025
Last Date: 02 September 2025
👉 Apply online through: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
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Q1. Who can apply for IRCTC Apprentice posts?
Candidates who have completed/pursuing ITI, Graduation, or CA Inter in relevant fields, and aged between 15-25 years, can apply.
Q2. Is there any exam for selection?
No. Selection is based on merit of 10th marks only.
Q3. What is the stipend during apprenticeship?
Stipend ranges from ₹6,000 to ₹9,000 per month, depending on qualification.
Q4. Can final-year students apply?
Yes, pursuing graduates in some disciplines are eligible.
Q5. Where will the posting be?
South Central Zone – Telangana, AP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha.
West Zone – Mumbai & regional offices.
Author: Divyanshu Kr Ranjan
Published: September 2, 2025