Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Executive – Procurement, HR Executive – Payroll and Employee Data Management, Marketing Operations and Analytics

Who Should Apply Age Limit : 15 to 25 years as on the notification cut-off date, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories. Educational Qualification: ITI certificate in COPA trade (NCVT/SCVT) for COPA posts; Graduation in Commerce/CA Inter/Supply Chain for Procurement; Degree in any discipline for HR and Marketing roles. Domicile & Nationality: Indian citizens registered on the NAPS apprenticeship portal. Gender Eligibility: Open to both male and female candidates meeting the trade qualifications. Candidates applying for the Computer Operator and Programming Assistant post must hold a valid ITI pass certificate from an NCVT or SCVT recognised institute. For the Executive positions in Procurement, HR, and Marketing, candidates should have completed or be pursuing the required qualifying degree from a recognised university. Age relaxations are provided as per central government guidelines: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. You can verify your exact eligible age using the age calculator before submitting your online profile. Salary and Career Growth COPA Apprentice (ITI Pass): Monthly stipend of approximately ₹7,000 to ₹7,700 as per Apprenticeship Act rules. Graduate Apprentice (Executive Roles): Monthly stipend of approximately ₹8,000 to ₹9,000 as per prescribed apprenticeship rates. Under the Apprentices Act, 1961, engagement as an apprentice does not constitute regular employment. The monthly stipend is paid in full without deductions for Provident Fund (PF), National Pension System (NPS), Dearness Allowance (DA), or House Rent Allowance (HRA). Candidates can plan their monthly budget using the salary calculator . Completing this one-year training yields a government-recognised apprenticeship certificate, which adds weight when applying for regular positions in railways , public sector undertakings, and private logistics or hospitality sectors. How to Apply Visit the official apprenticeship portal at Click on the candidate registration link if you are a new user, or log in with your existing credentials. Complete your profile details, ensuring personal info, contact details, and academic marks are updated to 100%. Navigate to the 'Apprenticeship Opportunities' tab on your profile dashboard. Search for the establishment name 'Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. West Zone'. Locate the specific trade or post you wish to apply for, such as COPA, Procurement, HR, or Marketing Operations. Upload your recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature. You can use an image resizer to adjust image dimensions according to portal guidelines. Review all filled details, qualification entries, and uploaded certificates carefully. Submit the application directly on the portal. No application fee is charged for any category. Save and print the final submitted application summary for your records. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Incomplete NAPS Profile: Submitting an application when your NAPS candidate profile completion status is below 100% often leads to automatic filtering out. Mismatch in Marks: Entering aggregate marks or CGPA incorrectly compared to the official marksheets uploaded. Incorrect Trade/Stream Selection: Applying for COPA without an ITI certificate or selecting Procurement without the relevant commerce/supply chain qualification. Blurry Uploads: Uploading unclear or unreadable scans of 10th marksheets, ITI pass certificates, or category certificates. Missing Caste Certificates: Claiming OBC/SC/ST age relaxation without uploading a valid central government format caste certificate. Selection Process The selection process for IRCTC West Zone Apprenticeship is straightforward and merit-based: Stage 1: Shortlisting based on Marks: Candidates are shortlisted based on the percentage of marks obtained in their qualifying examination (10th + ITI for COPA; Graduation marks for Executive posts). There is no written examination. Stage 2: Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called to the IRCTC West Zone office in Mumbai to present original marksheets, degree certificates, age proof, photo ID, and category certificates. Stage 3: Medical Fitness: Candidates must produce a basic medical fitness certificate from an authorised medical practitioner confirming physical fitness for apprenticeship training. Should You Apply? If you are between 15 and 25 years of age, hold an ITI in COPA or a relevant graduate degree, and want practical corporate exposure inside a central public sector enterprise, you should definitely apply. The zero application fee makes it accessible to all eligible job seekers. However, candidates seeking immediate regular permanent employment with full salary allowances like HRA and DA should skip this, as apprenticeship is strictly a temporary 1-year training contract. What Happens After Selection Selected candidates receive an official offe

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