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IRCTC - Graduate Apprentice & COPA Recruitment 2026
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⚡ Key Highlights at a Glance
RECRUITMENT BOARD
IRCTC
POST / ROLE
Graduate Apprentice & COPA
TOTAL VACANCIES
Any Graduate, ITI Posts
SALARY / PAY SCALE
Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate); Rs. 9,600 per month (COPA)
JOB LOCATION
All India
DEADLINE (LAST DATE)
26 October 2026
AGE LIMIT
Not Mentioned in Official Notification
APPLICATION FEE
Not mentioned
📌 Recruitment Overview & Important Dates
| Recruitment Board | IRCTC |
|---|---|
| Post / Designation | Graduate Apprentice & COPA |
| Total Vacancies | Any Graduate, ITI Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate); Rs. 9,600 per month (COPA) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Start Date | 09 Oct 2026 |
| Application Deadline (Last Date) | 26 October 2026 |
| Age Limit | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned |
| Selection Process | Merit list on percentage of marks; no written test or viva; document verification |
📋 Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy Breakdown
IRCTC has issued official recruitment 2026 for Any Graduate, ITI Posts of Graduate Apprentice & COPA. Apply online before 2026-10-26.
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FAQ Q1. Is there a written test or interview?
No. Selection is a merit list on percentage of marks, followed by verification of original documents.
FAQ Q2. How many total vacancies are available in IRCTC Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 44 vacancies available for Graduate Apprentice and Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) positions across various zonal and regional offices.
FAQ Q3. Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any fee. It also warns that IRCTC has appointed no agents and that candidates should not pay anyone.
FAQ Q4. What is the age limit?
Completed 15 and not completed 25 years on 9 October 2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 for OBC, and 10 for ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates.
FAQ Q5. Can final-year students apply?
Only if the qualifying degree or ITI is held on the cut-off date, 9 October 2026. Results declared after that date do not count.
FAQ Q6. Will travel expenses be paid for document verification?
No. The notice states that no daily allowance, conveyance or travelling allowance is paid for verification.
FAQ Q7. Will I get a job in IRCTC after the apprenticeship?
No. Apprentices are released after training and have no claim to regular employment in IRCTC in any form.
FAQ Q8. Where will I be posted?
At any East Zone office: Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi or Tatanagar. Willingness to work at any of these is a condition of applying.
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