Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 128 Posts

Overview

Metro Railway Kolkata is recruiting skilled apprentices for various technical trades. This is a fantastic opportunity for ITI graduates to gain hands-on experience with one of India’s premier metro systems. The apprenticeship provides valuable training, a monthly stipend, and a chance to work with expert professionals in the railway industry. If you have an ITI certificate in relevant trades, this could be your stepping stone to a promising career in the metro rail sector.

Organization Details

Detail	Information
Organization	Metro Railway Kolkata (Metro Railway/Kolkata)
Total Vacancies	128 Posts
Post Type	Act Apprentices (Technical Trades)
Job Type	Apprenticeship Training
Application Mode	Online Only
Official Website	https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date & Time
Notification Released	01 December 2025
Online Application Opens	23 December 2025 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online	22 January 2026
Merit List Publication	To be notified on official website

📍 Vacancy Details

Trade	Total Posts	Category
Fitter	82	Technical
Electrician	28	Technical
Machinist	9	Technical
Welder	9	Technical
	Total: 128

Trade-wise Breakdown:

Fitter (82 posts) – Highest vacancy for mechanical assembly and repair work
Electrician (28 posts) – Electrical installation and maintenance
Machinist (9 posts) – Machine operation and precision work
Welder (9 posts) – Welding and metal joining work

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

School Education:
- Passed 10th class examination (Matriculation) or equivalent
- Passed under the 10+2 examination system
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board
- Marks from any recognized Board are acceptable
ITI Qualification:
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade
- Certificate issued by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training)
- Trade must match the apprenticeship trade you’re applying for (Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, or Welder)
- ITI certificate from recognized institutions only

Eligible Trades for ITI Certificate:

ITI in Fitter (for Fitter apprenticeship)
ITI in Electrician (for Electrician apprenticeship)
ITI in Machinist (for Machinist apprenticeship)
ITI in Welder (for Welder apprenticeship)

Important: ITI certificate in the same trade is compulsory. You cannot apply with ITI in a different trade.

💰 Stipend Details (Per Month)

Apprenticeship Stipend:

Monthly Stipend: ₹1,800 per month (for Grade Pay ₹1,800 equivalent posts)
Stipend paid as per the extant provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961
Stipend provided during the apprenticeship training period only
Not considered as employment or salary

Payment Method:

Stipend will be paid monthly to the apprentice’s bank account
Salary slips will be provided as per railway norms

Benefits During Apprenticeship:

On-job training at Metro Railway premises
Guidance from experienced professionals
Practical skills development
Work experience in the metro rail industry
Potential for future opportunities post-apprenticeship

Note: This is apprenticeship training, not permanent employment. Stipend is provided as per government norms.

⏳ Age Limit (As on Date of Application Cut-off)

Age Criteria:

Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age: 24 years

Age Relaxation:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC (Scheduled Caste)	5 years
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	5 years
OBC-NCL (Other Backward Class – Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (Person with Disability)	10 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Service period + 3 years (max 6 months service at a stretch)

Age Cut-off Date: Age will be calculated as on the date of receiving application (closing date: 22 January 2026)

🎯 Selection Process

The selection process is simple and merit-based:

Merit Calculation:

Selection based on merit only
Merit prepared from average of marks in both examinations
Matriculation Marks (50% weightage)
ITI Examination Marks (50% weightage)
Equal weightage given to both examinations
Simple average of both percentages calculated

Merit List Preparation:

Calculation of average percentage from Matriculation and ITI marks
Ranking candidates based on average percentage
Merit list prepared in descending order of marks
Candidates selected from top of merit list as per vacancy

Selection Stages:

Online Application Submission – Apply with documents
Merit Calculation – Average of matriculation and ITI marks
Merit List Publication – Top candidates listed on website
Final Selection – Selected based on merit and vacancy

Important Notes:

No written exam or interview required
Selection purely on academic merit
Merit list published on official website
Cut-off depends on number of applications and vacancies

📑 How to Apply

Step-by-Step Online Application Process:

Visit Official Website:
- Go to https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in
- Website opens for applications from 11:00 AM on 23 December 2025
Register on Portal:
- Click on “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026” link
- Create your account with email ID and password
- Verify your email address
- Login to your account
Fill Application Form:
- Complete all required fields accurately
- Personal details (Name, Father’s Name, DOB, Gender)
- Contact information (Email, Mobile Number)
- Educational qualifications (10th marks, ITI details)
- Select your preferred trade (Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, or Welder)
- Address details
Upload Required Documents:
- Scanned photograph (JPG/PNG format, 50KB-200KB)
- Digital signature (JPG/PNG format, 20KB-100KB)
- ITI Certificate (PDF, max 500KB)
- 10th Class Certificate/Marksheet (PDF, max 500KB)
- Community Certificate – if applicable (PDF, max 500KB)
- PwBD Certificate – if applicable (PDF, max 500KB)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate – if applicable (PDF, max 500KB)
Pay Application Fee (if applicable):
- General category: ₹100
- OBC category: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Free (no fee required)
- Payment through online gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking)
- Keep payment confirmation receipt
Review Application:
- Carefully verify all entered information
- Check all uploaded documents
- Ensure all required fields are complete
- No corrections allowed after submission
Submit Application:
- Click final submit button
- Application will be submitted successfully
- Save your application reference number
Take Printout:
- After submission, take a printout of application form
- Print for your records and future reference

Application Deadline:

Last date: 22 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
No extension of deadline
Applications submitted after deadline will be rejected

⚙️ Key Documents Required

Educational Documents:

10th Class Certificate/Marksheet (original + photocopy)
10th Pass Certificate showing marks obtained
Board name and examination year
Proof of minimum 50% marks in aggregate

ITI Documents:

ITI Diploma/Certificate from NCVT/SCVT
ITI Pass Certificate showing trade name
Trade name must match the apprenticeship trade applied for
National Trade Certificate (NTC) if available
ITI mark sheet or final result

Identity & Personal Documents:

Aadhaar Card (copy)
PAN Card (copy) – if available
Voter ID or Passport (copy)
Birth Certificate or 10th Certificate (for DOB proof)

Category/Reservation Certificates (if applicable):

SC (Scheduled Caste) Certificate – issued by competent authority
ST (Scheduled Tribe) Certificate – issued by competent authority
OBC-NCL (Other Backward Class) Certificate – issued by competent authority, clearly mentioning “Non-Creamy Layer”
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Certificate – if applicable
PwBD (Person with Disability) Certificate – issued by civil surgeon/medical authority with disability percentage

For Ex-Servicemen:

Discharge Certificate from Defence Forces
Service Period documentation
Proof of service in Defence Forces

Photographs & Signature:

Recent passport-size photograph (digital copy, JPG/PNG, 50-200KB)
Clear photograph showing face
Digital signature (JPG/PNG, 20-100KB)
Signature must be clear and legible