IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 30 Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Posts
IRCON International Limited, a premier Navratna Company and Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a recruitment drive for **Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices**. This is an excellent opportunity for young engineering graduates and diploma holders to gain valuable one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 across IRCON's various projects throughout India.
A total of **30 vacancies** are available, with 20 for Graduate Apprentices and 10 for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, in Civil, Electrical, and S&T disciplines. The online application window is from **July 15, 2025, to July 31, 2025**. Following the online submission, candidates are also required to send a hard copy of their application along with supporting documents by **August 10, 2025**. The selection process will be based purely on merit, determined by marks secured in the essential educational qualification, with no interviews.
IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | IRCON International Limited |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | A01/2025 |
| Date of Notification | 15 July 2025 |
| Program Name | Engagement of Apprentices as per Apprenticeship Act 1961 |
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 30 (20 Graduate, 10 Diploma) |
| Application Mode | Online & Hard Copy Submission |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 July 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 31 July 2025 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 10 August 2025 |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2025 |
| Selection Process | Merit-based (Educational Qualification Marks) |
| Job Location | IRCON Projects all over India |
| Official Website | www.ircon.org |
| Email for Queries | recruitment@ircon.org |
Important Dates for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 15 July 2025 |
| Start Date of Online Application | 15 July 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 31 July 2025 |
| Last Date for receipt of print out of Application Form and Documents at IRCON Corporate Office, New Delhi | 10 August 2025 |
| List of Shortlisted Candidates on Website | To be informed via email and website |
IRCON Apprentice Vacancy Details 2025 (Total: 30 Posts)
The vacancies are distributed across various engineering disciplines for both Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices:
Graduate Apprentices (Total: 20 Vacancies)
| S.No. | Discipline | No. of Vacancy | Required Qualification (as on 01.07.2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Civil | 13 (SC=1, OBC-NCL=3, EWS=1, UR=8) | Graduate or equivalent in relevant Engineering/Technology streams. |
| 2. | Electrical | 4 (OBC-NCL=1, UR=3) | |
| 3. | S&T | 3 (UR=3) | |
| TOTAL | 20 | ||
Project Location Bifurcation for Graduate Apprentices:
| Trade | Project Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Madhya Pradesh | 2 |
| Chhattisgarh | 2 | |
| West Bengal | 5 | |
| Gujarat | 4 | |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Electrical | Rajasthan | 2 |
| Assam | 2 | |
| Subtotal | 4 | |
| S&T | Madhya Pradesh | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | |
| West Bengal | 1 | |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 20 | |
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (Total: 10 Vacancies)
| S.No. | Discipline | No. of Vacancy | Required Qualification (as on 01.07.2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Civil | 7 (SC=1, OBC-NCL=1, UR=5) | Diploma or equivalent in relevant Engineering/Technology streams. |
| 2. | Electrical | 2 (UR=2) | |
| 3. | S&T | 1 (UR=1) | |
| TOTAL | 10 | ||
Project Location Bifurcation for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices:
| Trade | Project Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Madhya Pradesh | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | |
| West Bengal | 3 | |
| Gujarat | 2 | |
| Subtotal | 7 | |
| Electrical | Rajasthan | 1 |
| Assam | 1 | |
| Subtotal | 2 | |
| S&T | West Bengal | 1 |
| Subtotal | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 10 | |
Note: In case seats in any trade/discipline are not filled/remain vacant due to non-availability of eligible candidates, the same will be diverted to other trade/discipline.
Eligibility Criteria (as on July 01, 2025)
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC-Non-Creamy Layer, where seats are reserved for the particular category.
Educational Qualification:
- Graduate Apprentices: Graduate or equivalent in relevant Engineering/Technology streams (Civil, Electrical, S&T).
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Diploma or equivalent in relevant Engineering/Technology streams (Civil, Electrical, S&T).
- Candidates should be eligible with respect to educational qualification as on the cut-off date (July 01, 2025).
- Result awaited/supplementary/back paper candidates need not apply.
- Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training in IRCON or any other Organization need not apply.
- Applicants should not have completed more than three years after passing the qualifying examination as on July 01, 2025 (i.e., candidates who passed their Minimum Educational Qualification in 2025, 2024, 2023, and on or after July 01, 2022, are only eligible to apply).
Stipend:
- Graduate Apprentices: ₹10,000/- Per Month (Including DBT of ₹4,500/-)
- Technician (Diploma) Holders: ₹8,500/- Per Month (Including DBT of ₹4,000/-)
Training Duration:
- One Year. Extension of training after the completion of one year would not be admissible.
Other Conditions:
- Completion/undergoing of the apprenticeship program does not guarantee any claim for employment with IRCON.
- Candidates will have to make their own stay arrangements.
- Candidates who have undergone training or job experience of one year or more after completing their education will not be considered eligible.
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee for the IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
IRCON Apprentice Selection Process
The selection process for IRCON Apprenticeship is straightforward and merit-based:
There will be **no interviews** for this recruitment. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted solely on the basis of a merit list formed based on the marks secured in their essential Educational Qualification.
If CGPA/OGPA/DGPA is mentioned in mark sheets, candidates must provide the equivalent percentage of marks as per their university/institute norms. A certificate to this effect may be required at the time of document verification.
The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the IRCON website. Call letters for document verification would be sent by email only to the registered email IDs.
Candidates shortlisted will have to produce all original testimonials/certificates at the time of verification. Any false information or mismatch found will lead to cancellation of candidature and potential prosecution.
Additionally, candidates will have to produce a certificate of medical fitness before joining.
How to Apply for IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply for the IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Click on each step to reveal details:
All candidates are **mandatorily required to enroll/register themselves on the Government website www.mhrdnats.gov.in as "Student"** and possess the unique registration number generated by the online system before applying online for apprenticeship at IRCON.
Visit IRCON's official website: www.ircon.org. Navigate to "Careers" → "HR & Career" → "Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961".
If you are a new user: Create an account using your personal Email ID and Mobile number and set a password. Login credentials will be sent to your registered email ID. Remember your User ID (Email ID) and password.
If you are an existing user: Simply login using your existing credentials.
After logging in, read the instructions carefully. Then, fill in all required details: Post Selection, Personal Details, Education Details, Experience Details, etc.
You will need to upload the following documents while applying online. Keep them handy in the specified format and size:
- Date of Birth Proof: 10th Matriculation Certificate (2 MB in PDF)
- Educational Qualification Proof: Mark sheets and Degree Certificates (Matric onwards up to highest level for each semester/year). Proof of conversion factor for CGPA/OGPA to percentage if applicable (2 MB in PDF).
- Caste/Tribe Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL): In prescribed format. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit the latest certificate (2 MB in PDF).
- EWS Certificate: Latest category certificate from Competent Authority (2 MB in PDF).
- Identity Proof: AADHAAR/PAN/Passport/Election Photo Identity Card/Identity Card issued by Govt./PSU/Passbook of any Nationalized Bank with attested photograph (2 MB in PDF).
- Photograph: Latest Passport size Photo (2 MB in jpg or jpeg).
- Signature: Photograph of Signature in digital format (2 MB in jpg or jpeg).
Ensure all information provided is accurate. Any mismatch will lead to summary rejection.
Carefully preview all the details you have furnished in the online application form. Once you are certain everything is correct, proceed with the final submission. Remember, details cannot be changed after final submission.
After successful online submission, take a printout of your finally submitted application form (generated in PDF format). Sign it physically at the bottom right corner under the declaration.
Send this signed hard copy along with self-attested photocopies of all the uploaded documents (Class X/Matriculation Certificate, Degree/Diploma Certificates, Community/EWS certificates, etc.) to the following address:
JGM/HRM, IRCON International Limited, C-4, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi-110017
The envelope should be superscribed as "Application for the Engagement of Apprentices as per Apprentices Act 1961-Advt No. A01/2025)". The hard copy must reach by **August 10, 2025**.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A1: There are a total of 30 vacancies: 20 for Graduate Apprentices and 10 for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.
A2: The online application period is from July 15, 2025, to July 31, 2025. The hard copy of the application and documents must reach the IRCON Corporate Office by August 10, 2025.
A3: No, the official notification does not mention any application fee for this apprenticeship program.
A4: The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum is 30 years as on July 01, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC-NCL (3 years).
A5: The selection is purely merit-based, determined by the marks secured in the essential educational qualification. There will be no interviews.
A6: Yes, it is mandatory to enroll/register yourself on the Government website www.mhrdnats.gov.in as a "Student" and possess a unique registration number before applying online to IRCON.
A7: No, completion of the apprenticeship program does not guarantee any claim for employment with IRCON. The training duration is strictly one year, and no extension is admissible.
