Metro Railway Kolkata has released an official notification (No. 01/2026/Metro Railway/Kolkata) for the recruitment of 128 Act Apprentices in various trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a great opportunity for eligible Indian citizens with the required matriculation and qualifications to secure an apprenticeship in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Interested and eligible candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification before applying to ensure they meet all age, qualification, trade, and eligibility criteria. Online registration for these railway jobs will begin on December 23, 2025, and will close on January 22, 2026.

Metro Railway Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Overview of Metro Railway Kolkata Apprentice 2026

2. Trade-wise Vacancies and Location

3. Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

4. Selection Process and Application Fee

5. Important Dates

6. How to Apply Step-by-Step

7. Important Links for Applicants

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Overview of Metro Railway Kolkata Apprentice 2026

The Metro Railway, Kolkata, is seeking applications for Act Apprentice positions across four specific trades. The selection process relies on a merit list derived from academic performance.

Detail	Information
Organization	Metro Railway, Kolkata
Post Name	Act Apprentice (Fitter / Electrician / Machinist / Welder)
Notification No.	01/2026/Metro Railway/Kolkata
Total Vacancies	128
Training Location	Kolkata (West Bengal)
Stipend	As per the Apprentices Act Rules

2. Trade-wise Vacancies and Location

A total of 128 vacancies have been released for the apprenticeship training. The majority of posts are allocated to the fitter trade.

Trade	Number of Posts
Fitter	82 Posts
Electrician	28 Posts
Machinist	09 Posts
Welder	09 Posts

3. Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice position, candidates must meet the following minimum educational requirements:

Candidates must have passed matriculation (10th class) or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. (Marks obtained in mathematics & science subjects are not considered for this aggregate calculation).
Candidates must possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant notified trade, which must be issued by NCVT/SCVT.

Age Limit

The age calculation is based on the date 01-01-2026:

Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age: 24 years

Age relaxation benefits apply as follows:

SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year relaxation.
OBC-NCL candidates receive a 3-year relaxation.
PwBD candidates receive a 10-year relaxation.

4. Selection Process and Application Fee

Selection Process

The selection for Act Apprentice posts will involve two main stages:

1. Merit List Preparation: The initial merit list will be prepared solely based on the marks obtained by the candidate in Matriculation (10th) and ITI.

2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Document Verification process:

Application Fee

The application fee varies based on the candidate's category:

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC	₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Nil (Exempted)

The fee must be paid online using a debit/credit card or net banking.

5. Important Dates

It is crucial for all applicants to note these key deadlines for the recruitment cycle:

Event	Date
Date of Notification Publication	01 December 2025
Commencement of Online Registration	23rd December 2025
Closure (Last Date) of Online Registration	22nd January 2026

6. How to Apply Step-by-Step

Candidates must apply online through the official apprenticeship portal. Ensure all steps are completed before the closure date of January 22nd, 2026.

1. Visit the Portal: Navigate to the official apprenticeship portal, www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, starting from December 23rd, 2025.

2. Register: If you are not already registered, complete the apprentice registration process using your Aadhaar details.

3. Search & Apply: Search specifically for the "Metro Railway Kolkata" establishment and then apply for your desired trade.

4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including a recent photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, and community certificate (if applicable).

5. Fee Payment & Submission: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the finalised form by the deadline of 22nd January 2026.

7. Important Links for Applicants

Link Description	Link Type
Metro Railway Kolkata Apprentice Detailed Notification	[Notification PDF]
Metro Railway Kolkata Apprentice Online Application	[Apply Online Link]