Metro Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 128 Vacancies
| Department | Metro Railway, Kolkata |
| Total Vacancies | 128 |
| Notification No. | 01/2026/Metro Railway/Kolkata |
| Deadlines | Last Date to Apply Online: 22 January 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Notification Published on | 01/12/2025 |
Metro Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Basic Information
| Positions | Trade Apprentice |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Qualification | 10th Pass with 50% marks and ITI Certificate |
| Application Procedure | Apply Online |
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Metro Railway, Kolkata (Metro Railway) has published a recruitment notification (01/2026/Metro Railway/Kolkata) on 01/12/2025. The notification is for recruitment of Trade Apprentice. Here you will get the complete information about Metro Railway Trade Apprentice Recruitment online application form. You will get here complete detail about Metro Railway Trade Apprentice application procedure, important dates, application fees, age limit, qualification, number of vacancies, pay scale and important links. We advise to the visitors that you should read the official notification of Metro Railway Trade Apprentice before submit application form. The links of official website of Metro Railway, Kolkata and official notification are given below.
Selection will be merit-based only.
Merit Calculation:
Merit will be prepared on the average of marks obtained in:
- Matriculation (10th)
- ITI
Formula: (Aggregate % in 10th + Aggregate % in ITI) ÷ 2
Tie-breaking Rules:
- Older candidate preferred
- If DOB same, earlier matriculation pass candidate preferred
No written exam or interview.
Important Dates
The candidates should note the following important dates for Metro Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The important dates may change. There may be optional or additional dates. Check the official website of Metro Railway, Kolkata.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Published | 01/12/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 23/12/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22/01/2026 |
Application Fees
Here is the complete information about Metro Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No Fee |
Metro Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies Details
You can find here the eligibility criteria to apply for Metro Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The age limit, minimum qualification, number of vacancies and pay scale for Metro Railway Apprentice Online Form 2026 is given below. Please refer the official notification of Metro Railway Trade Apprentice for detail eligibility criteria.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Age Limit | Pay Scale |
| Fitter | 82 | 10th Pass with 50% marks and ITI Certificate | 15–24 Years | As per Apprentices Act |
| Electrician | 28 | 10th Pass with 50% marks and ITI Certificate | 15–24 Years | As per Apprentices Act |
| Machinist | 09 | 10th Pass with 50% marks and ITI Certificate | 15–24 Years | As per Apprentices Act |
| Welder | 09 | 10th Pass with 50% marks and ITI Certificate | 15–24 Years | As per Apprentices Act |
Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC-NCL: 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Serviceman: Service period + 3 years (subject to rules)
How to Apply (Online Only):
- Register on www.apprenticeshipindia.org
- Visit Metro Railway website: https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in
- Click on Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Fill online application carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take printout for future reference
Documents Required (Upload Online):
- Recent Photograph (JPEG)
- Signature (JPEG)
- Class 10 Marksheet (PDF)
- ITI Certificate (PDF)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD / Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
Medical Fitness:
Candidates must be medically fit as per Apprentices Act, 1961 and Railway standards. Medical certificate must be issued by a Government Authorized Doctor (Assistant Surgeon or above).
Important Instructions:
- Training does not guarantee Railway job
- No offline applications accepted
- Multiple applications will be rejected
- Incorrect information will lead to cancellation
- Communication will be through Email / SMS only
- Final decision rests with Metro Railway, Kolkata
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 53 |
| EWS | 13 |
| SC | 18 |
| ST | 10 |
| OBC | 34 |
| PwBD | 04 |
| Ex-Serviceman | 04 |
Note: PwBD and Ex-Serviceman vacancies are included within the total vacancies.
Metro Railway Trade Apprentice Recruitment Important Links
You can find here all important links to apply for Metro Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026. We advise to the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing application form for Metro Railway Apprentice Online Form 2026.
| Particulars | Links |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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