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Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 128 Posts

Post Date: 03 December 2025 | Total Vacancy: 128 Posts

The Haryana Job Alert brings you the latest update regarding the Metro Railway Kolkata Recruitment 2025. The organization has released an official notification for the recruitment of 128 Act Apprentice Posts. Candidates possessing ITI qualifications are eligible to Apply Online. The online application window opens on 23-12-2025 and closes on 22-01-2026. Interested candidates shall apply online through the official Metro Railway Kolkata website, mtp.indianrailways.gov.in.

Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Vacancy 2026 : Short Details

Official Website
Important Dates Application Fee
  • Notification Release Date : 01/12/2025
  • Application Start Date : 23/12/2025 (11:00 hrs)
  • Last Date to Apply Online : 22/01/2026
  • General / OBC Candidates : Rs. 100/-
  • SC / ST / PwBD / Women : Rs. 0/- (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode : Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking)
Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Age Limit (as on cutoff date) Vacancy Details
  • Minimum Age : 15 Years
  • Maximum Age : 24 Years
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: 05 Years
    • OBC-NCL: 03 Years
    • PwBD: 10 Years
    • Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Total Posts: 128
  • Fitter: 82 Posts
  • Electrician: 28 Posts
  • Machinist: 09 Posts
  • Welder: 09 Posts
Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice: Eligibility & Salary
Post Name Salary/Stipend Educational Qualification
Act Apprentices ₹1800/- per month (Rate as per Grade Pay ₹1800 equivalent posts)
  • Candidates must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board.
  • Must possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.

How to Apply for Metro Railway/Kolkata Act Apprentices Recruitment 2026?

  • Visit the official website: mtp.indianrailways.gov.in.
  • The live link will be available from 11:00 hrs of 23/12/2025.
  • Click on the online application link and register yourself.
  • Fill out the application form carefully with all required details.
  • Upload scanned photograph, signature, ITI certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and PwBD/ESM certificate (if applicable).
  • Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
  • Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Selection Process: Selection will be on the basis of merit prepared taking the average of the percentage marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination giving equal weightage to both.

Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

1. What is the total number of Act Apprentice vacancies in Metro Railway Kolkata?
128 vacancies across Fitter, Electrician, Machinist and Welder trades.

2. What is the age limit for Act Apprentice 2026?
Minimum 15 years and maximum 24 years as on the cutoff date.

3. Is there any application fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates?
No, they are exempted from payment of fee.

4. What is the selection process?
Purely merit-based on average percentage of marks in Matriculation and ITI (equal weightage).

5. When will the online application start?
From 11:00 hrs of 23rd December 2025.

6. What is the last date to apply online?
22nd January 2026.

7. Is this training considered as employment?
No, this is purely Act Apprenticeship training and not employment.

8. What stipend will be paid during training?
Stipend as per extant provisions (₹1800/- per month for Grade Pay ₹1800 equivalent posts).

9. Can a candidate apply for more than one trade?
No, a candidate will be considered against only one trade as per merit and availability.

10. Where will the merit list be published?
On the official website mtp.indianrailways.gov.in