Metro Railway Kolkata has inviting applications from eligible Indian candidates for Act Apprentice Training for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 128 ITI Apprentice slots are available in trades like Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, and Welder, with category-wise reservations. Candidates who have passed 10th with minimum 50% marks and possess an ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade can apply. Eligible candidates can apply online through Metro Railway Kolkata official website (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in) from between 23 December 2025 to 22 January 2026.

Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Organization Name: Metro Railway Kolkata
Employeement Notice No.: 01/2026/Metro Railway/Kolkata
Post Name: Act Apprentice
Total Vacancy: 128
Qualification: 10th + ITI
Age Limit: 15-24 years
Apply Mode: Online
Apply Start Date: 23.12.2025
Apply Last Date: 22.01.2026
Official Website: mtp.indianrailways.gov.in

Vacancy Details for Metro Rail Kolkata Act Apprentice Notification 2025-26

Metro Railway Kolkata has released a total of 128 Act Apprentice vacancies for various ITI trades for the year 2026-27.

Fitter - 82
Electrician - 28
Machinist - 09
Welder - 09

Total Vacancies - 128

Eligibility Criteria for Metro Railway Kolkata Recruitment

Essential Qualification:

Candidates Must have passed 10th (Matric) with minimum 50% marks.
Candidates Must have ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade.

Age Limit:

Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age: 24 years

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years

Application Fee for Metro Rail Kolkata Notification 2026

UR/ OBC/ EWS Candidates: Rs. 100/-
SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women Candidates: No Fee

Payment Mode: Payment via online mode only.

How to Apply for Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates will first have to register on the official apprenticeship portal apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. After registration, they will have to visit the Metro Railway Kolkata website mtp.indianrailways.gov.in and apply online which is available from 23 December 2025 to 22 January 2026. Applicants will have to carefully fill in all the details as per their 10th certificate and upload the required documents, which should include a recent photograph, signature, 10th certificate, ITI certificate and caste/PwBD/ESM certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format. The application fee has to be paid online through the given payment gateway. After submitting the form, a printout of the application should be taken for future reference.

Documents Required for Kolkata Metro Railway Recruitment

Candidates applying for Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 will have to upload the required documents mentioned during the online application process.

10th Marksheet
ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
Photo & Signature
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Serviceman / Serving Certificate (if applicable)
Medical Fitness Certificate (during DV)

Selection Process for Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice 2026

The selection process for Metro Railway Kolkata Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 is purely merit-based, no written test or interview is conducted. A merit list is prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in 10th class and ITI (both are given equal weightage). If equal, preference is given to the older candidate, and if the age is also the same, preference is given to the candidate who passed 10th earlier. Based on this merit list, candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:50 for document verification, after which the final selection is made.

Important Dates for Metro Railway Kolkata Recruitment

Start Date of Online Application: 23.12.2025
Last Date of Online Application: 22.01.2026

Important Links:

Click Here: Notification PDF
Click Here: Official Website