MCF Recruitment Updates 2026

MCF Recruitment Updates 2026: Complete Guide

Modern Coach Factory (MCF), located in Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), is one of the most advanced production units of Indian Railways. Known for its extensive use of robotics and automation in manufacturing LHB coaches (Humsafar, Tejas), MCF conducts its own independent recruitment drives, primarily for ITI Apprentices and specialized quotas, offering a gateway to a high-tech technical career.

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MCF (Raebareli) Recruitment: The Complete Career Guide

MCF Raebareli is a dream workplace for technical aspirants in Uttar Pradesh. As a highly modernized unit, it offers exposure to the latest manufacturing technologies. Recruitment here is highly competitive due to the structured training facilities and the advantage of the “Railway Apprentice Quota.”

MCF Recruitment Categories & “Trade-Wise” Opportunities

MCF is a modern manufacturing complex, so recruitment is heavily skewed towards technical trades and special quotas. Candidates should know the specific opportunities available:

• Act Apprentice (The Biggest Drive):
  • Volume: MCF releases regular annual notifications (often 300+ seats).
  • Trades: High demand for Fitter, Welder (G&E), Electrician, Painter, and Machinist.
  • The “MCF Advantage”: Completing an apprenticeship here is prestigious. It grants a 20% Quota in Level-1 (Group D) jobs in the railways and provides industrial training with a monthly Stipend.
  • Selection: Purely on Merit (10th Marks + ITI Marks). Note: No written exam is conducted.
• Sports Quota:
  • MCF has excellent sports infrastructure, including a dedicated stadium. It conducts Open Advertisement recruitment for outstanding sportspersons in disciplines like Wrestling, Hockey, and Athletics. Trials are held at the MCF Sports Stadium in Lalganj.
• Cultural & Scouts/Guides Quota:
  • Recruitment for talented artists and active Scouts & Guides members occurs periodically to support the vibrant cultural life of the MCF township.

Key Recruitment Process Details

• Direct Recruitment: For MCF-specific Apprentice and Quota posts, you do not go through RRB. You apply directly via the MCF Online Portal.
• Merit List Generation: For apprentices, a unified merit list is prepared based on the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50%) + ITI marks in the relevant trade.
• Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates are called to the Technical Training Centre (TTC) or the Administrative Building in Lalganj, Raebareli for verification.

Contact Details & Address (Official)

For queries regarding Apprentice Merit Lists, Joining Letters, or Medical Boards, use the official contact channels listed below.

• Office Address: Assistant Personnel Officer (Recruitment), Modern Coach Factory, Lalganj, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh – 229120
• Helpline & Contact:
  • Phone: 0535-2704349 / 0535-2704396 (General Enquiry)
  • Office Hours: 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Official Website:
  • mcf.indianrailways.gov.in (Navigate to ‘Recruitment’)

Selection Process for Apprentices

The MCF Apprentice selection follows a transparent, merit-based protocol:

1. Application: Online application via the MCF official website.
2. Merit Calculation: Average of percentage marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI.
3. DV & Medical: Verification of original certificates and a medical fitness test at the MCF Hospital.

Stay Alert for MCF Updates

MCF recruitment notifications are eagerly awaited by thousands of aspirants from UP and North India. Apprentice Merit Lists and Sports Quota trial dates are critical. We strongly recommend checking this dashboard twice weekly. Bookmark this page for the fastest MCF (Raebareli) alerts.