Metro Railway Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for young candidates who have completed their ITI and wish to undergo training with the Indian Railways. The Metro Railway, Kolkata, has invited online applications from eligible Indian Nationals to fill 128 training slots across various trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, and Welder. The application window opens on December 23, 2025, and candidates will be selected based purely on merit (marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI) without any written examination.
Metro Railway Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
01 December 2025
Application Start Date
23 December 2025 (from 11:00 hrs)
Last Date For Registration
22 January 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs)
Last Date For Fee Payment
22 January 2026
Admit Card Release Date
Not Applicable (No Written Exam)
Merit List / DV Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC
Rs. 100/- (Non-refundable)
SC / ST / Women / PwBD
Rs. 0/- (Nil / Exempted)
Payment Mode
Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking)
Merit List based on the average of Matriculation % and ITI %.
Weightage
50% weightage to 10th marks + 50% weightage to ITI marks.
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Stage 1: Merit List
A merit list will be prepared by taking the average of percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (with min 50% aggregate) and ITI examination.
Stage 2: Document Verification
Candidates will be called for DV in a ratio of 1:1.5 or as decided by administration.
Stage 3: Medical Fitness
Selected candidates must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate signed by a Government Authorized Doctor (Gazetted) not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.
Metro Railway Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Type
Amount
Stipend
Stipend will be paid as per the prescribed rate under the extant provisions of the Apprentices Act.
Employment
This is a training program. It does not guarantee permanent employment, though 20% of Level-1 posts are generally reserved for Course Completed Act Apprentices.
Allowances
No other allowances like DA/HRA are usually applicable during training.
How to Apply
Step
Action
Step 1
Before applying, register yourself on the NAPS portal: www.apprenticeshipindia.org.
Step 2
Visit the official Metro Railway Kolkata website: mtp.indianrailways.gov.in.
Step 3
Click on the link for “Engagement of Act Apprentices 2026” (Link active from 23.12.2025).
Step 4
Fill in the application form carefully. Ensure your name and details match your Matriculation certificate exactly.
Step 5
Upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, 10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate, and Caste Certificate in the specified formats.
Step 6
Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- online (if applicable).
Step 7
Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
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