RCF Recruitment Updates 2026

RCF Recruitment Updates 2026: Complete Guide

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), located in Kapurthala (Punjab), is one of the premier coach manufacturing units of Indian Railways. Known for producing the iconic LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches used in Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains, RCF conducts its own independent recruitment drives, primarily for ITI Apprentices and specialized quotas, offering a gateway to a prestigious technical career in North India.

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RCF (Kapurthala) Recruitment: The Complete Career Guide

RCF Kapurthala is a dream workplace for technical aspirants in Punjab and neighboring states. It is a hub of innovation, manufacturing high-speed coaches like Tejas and Vande Bharat. Recruitment here is highly competitive due to the world-class infrastructure and the advantage of the “Railway Apprentice Quota.”

RCF Recruitment Categories & “Trade-Wise” Opportunities

RCF is a massive 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: RCF releases substantial annual notifications (often 550+ seats).
  • Trades: High demand for Fitter, Welder (G&E), Machinist, Painter (General), Carpenter, Electrician, and AC&Ref Mechanic.
  • The “RCF Advantage”: Completing an apprenticeship here 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:
  • RCF has excellent sports facilities, including an Astroturf hockey stadium. It conducts Open Advertisement recruitment for outstanding sportspersons in disciplines like Hockey, Basketball, Football, and Athletics. Trials are held at the RCF Sports Stadium in Kapurthala.
• Cultural & Scouts/Guides Quota:
  • Recruitment for talented artists (Dance/Music/Drama) and active Scouts & Guides members occurs periodically to support the vibrant township culture.

Key Recruitment Process Details

• Direct Recruitment: For RCF-specific Apprentice and Quota posts, you do not go through RRB. You apply directly via the RCF 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 Kapurthala 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: General Manager (P), Rail Coach Factory, Hussainpur, Kapurthala, Punjab – 144602
• Helpline & Contact:
  • Phone: 01822-228976 / 01822-227734 (General Enquiry)
  • Office Hours: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Official Website:
  • rcf.indianrailways.gov.in (Navigate to ‘Recruitment’)

Selection Process for Apprentices

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

1. Application: Online application via the RCF 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 Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital (RCF Hospital).

Stay Alert for RCF Updates

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