IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Online Application Form 26 Positions

IRCON International Limited, a Navratna Schedule “A” Public Sector Enterprise operating under the Ministry of Railways, is seeking online applications from qualified candidates for a one-year apprenticeship training program in accordance with the Apprenticeship Act of 1961. This opportunity is available in the Graduate and Technician (Diploma) categories across the Civil, Electrical, and S&T disciplines for various projects throughout India. The IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. A02/2025) is for 26 positions. Candidates are required to register on www.mhrdnats.gov.in prior to submitting their online applications, which will be accepted from 28th January 2026 to 10th February 2026. The deadline for submitting hard copies is 17th February 2026.

IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Organization	IRCON International Limited (Navratna PSU under Ministry of Railways)
Advertisement No.	A02/2025
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
Total Vacancies	26 Posts
Age Limit	18 – 30 Years (as on 01.01.2026)
Stipend	Graduate: Rs.10,000/- Diploma: Rs.8,500/-
Training Duration	01 Year (Non-extendable)
Selection Process	Merit based on Essential Qualification Marks
Project Locations	All over India
Last Date (Online)	10 February 2026

Vacancy Details

Graduate Apprentices

Discipline	No of Vacancies	Category-wise
Civil	10	SC-01, OBC-NCL-03, EWS-01, UR-05
Electrical	04	OBC-NCL-01, UR-03
S&T	03	UR-03
Total Graduate Apprentices: 17

Technician (Diploma) Apprentices

Discipline	No of Vacancies	Category-wise
Civil	06	SC-01, OBC-NCL-01, UR-04
Electrical	02	UR-02
S&T	01	UR-01
Total Diploma Apprentices: 09
Grand Total: 26 Posts

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates are required to first register on the NATS portal and subsequently apply online on the IRCON website, followed by the submission of a hard copy.

• Step 1: Register as a “Student” at www.mhrdnats.gov.in and acquire a unique enrollment number (this is mandatory).
• Step 2: Navigate to www.ircon.org → HR & Career → Career @ IRCON → Apprentices under the Act of 1961.
• Step 3: Complete the online application form (Steps I to IV): Registration, Details, Upload photo/signature/documents, Preview & Submit.
• Step 4: Print the submitted application.
• Step 5: Dispatch the hard copy along with self-attested enclosures to:
  CGM/HRM,
  IRCON International Limited,
  C-4, District Centre, Saket,
  New Delhi – 110017
  Latest by 17 February 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Category	Age Limit	Qualification (as on 01.01.2026)
Graduate Apprentices	18 – 30 Years Relaxation: SC/ST-05 yrs, OBC-NCL-03 yrs (for reserved seats)	Full-time Graduate Degree in relevant Engineering/Technology stream (Civil/Electrical/S&T)
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices	18 – 30 Years Relaxation: SC/ST-05 yrs, OBC-NCL-03 yrs (for reserved seats)	Full-time Diploma in relevant Engineering/Technology stream (Civil/Electrical/S&T)
Mandatory: Registration on www.mhrdnats.gov.in as “Student” with unique enrollment number before applying

Selection Process:

Shortlisting based on Merit (marks in essential qualification)

No Interview

Document Verification

Important Links:

IRCON Official Website	Click Here
Mandatory Registration Portal (NATS)	Click Here
Detailed Notification PDF	Click Here

Important Dates:

Online Application Starts	28 January 2026
Last Date for Online Application	10 February 2026
Last Date for Hard Copy Submission	17 February 2026