The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), South Zone, has announced a recruitment drive for Apprentice Trainees under the Apprenticeship Act. The official notification was released on 24th March 2025, and the application window remains open until 7th April 2025. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Below are the detailed eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, and application procedure. IRCTC RECRUITMENT 2025 – OVERVIEW Organization NameIndian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)Post NameApprentice TraineesTotal Vacancies25 PositionsNotification Date24th March 2025Application ModeOnlineLast Date to Apply7th April 2025Selection ProcessMerit-BasedOfficial Websitewww.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in VACANCY DETAILS A total of 25 vacancies have been announced under different trades as detailed below: TradeNo. of PositionsDurationLocationComputer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)512 MonthsTamil Nadu, Kerala & KarnatakaExecutive – Procurement1012 MonthsTamil Nadu, Kerala & KarnatakaHR Executive – Payroll & Employee Data Management212 MonthsTamil Nadu, Kerala & KarnatakaExecutive – HR112 MonthsTamil Nadu, Kerala & KarnatakaCSR Executive16 MonthsTamil Nadu, Kerala & KarnatakaMarketing Associate46 MonthsTamil Nadu, Kerala & KarnatakaIT Support Executive212 MonthsTamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Educational Qualifications Candidates must meet the following qualifications based on the respective trade: COPA: Matriculation with ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) Executive – Procurement: Graduation in Commerce/CA Inter/Supply Chain Management or equivalent HR Executive – Payroll & Employee Data Management: Graduation in any discipline Executive – HR: Graduation in any discipline CSR Executive: Pursuing Graduation Marketing Associate: Pursuing Graduation (Any Field) IT Support Executive: Graduation in any discipline Age Limit (as of 01.04.2023) Minimum Age15 YearsMaximum Age25 Years Age Relaxation CategoryRelaxationSC/ST5 YearsOBC3 YearsPwBD10 YearsEx-Servicemen10 Years SELECTION PROCESS Selection will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in matriculation. If two candidates have the same marks, preference will be given to the older candidate. If the date of birth is also the same, the one who passed matriculation earlier will be considered. Final selection is subject to the verification of original documents. STIPEND DETAILS The stipend for selected candidates will be as per the prescribed rates: CategoryStipend Amount (Per Month)School pass-outs (Class 5th – 9th)Rs. 5000School pass-outs (Class 10th)Rs. 6000School pass-outs (Class 12th)Rs. 7000National/State Certificate HolderRs. 7700Technician (Vocational) Apprentice/Diploma HolderRs. 7000Technician Apprentice/Degree ApprenticeRs. 8000Graduate ApprenticeRs. 9000 HOW TO APPLY FOR IRCTC RECRUITMENT 2025 Eligible candidates can complete the online application process by following these steps: Visit the official website www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. New users need to register, while existing users can log in. Fill in the required details, including personal and educational information. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents. Double-check the entered details and submit the application before the deadline. IMPORTANT DATES EventDateNotification Release Date24th March 2025Starting Date to Apply24th March 2025Last Date to Apply7th April 2025Document VerificationTo Be Notified IMPORTANT LINKS Official Website Official Notification Link