IPRCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Diploma Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026

Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has invited applications for Graduate Apprentice Trainee and Diploma Apprentice Trainee posts for the year 2026. This is a one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

A total of 10 posts are available in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering streams. This is a great opportunity for fresh engineering graduates and diploma holders to get hands-on training in a Government of India undertaking.

Vacancy Details

• Civil Engineering (Graduate + Diploma): 6 posts
• Electrical Engineering (Graduate + Diploma): 2 posts
• Mechanical Engineering (Graduate + Diploma): 2 posts
• Total: 10 posts

Who Can Apply

• You must have a Degree (BE/B.Tech) or Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• You need at least 60% aggregate marks. SC/ST candidates need at least 55%.
• Your degree or diploma must have been completed on or after 01 January 2025.
• You must not have more than 1 year of job experience.
• You must not have completed an apprenticeship anywhere before.
• You must be registered on the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal.

Age Limit (as on 25 March 2026)

• Maximum age: 23 years
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates

Stipend

• Graduate Apprentice Trainee: Rs. 12,300 per month
• Diploma Apprentice Trainee: Rs. 10,900 per month

No other allowances are provided. IPRCL will not arrange boarding or lodging.

Selection Process

There is no written exam or interview. Selection will be based purely on merit — your percentage of marks in your degree or diploma. Shortlisted candidates will need to submit their original documents for verification.

Training Details

The apprenticeship training will be for 1 year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Training can be in any of IPRCL's offices across India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Ahmedabad, Bilaspur, Vijayawada, Gandhidham, Visakhapatnam, and Nagpur. Please note that completing this training does not guarantee a permanent job with IPRCL.

Application Fee

There is no application fee.

How to Apply

1. First, register on the NATS portal (if not already registered).
2. Download the official notification from IPRCL's website: iprcl.in/Site/vacancies
3. Fill in the application form as given in the notification.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
5. Send your application by post to:
   Chief General Manager (HR), IPRCL, 4th Floor, Nirman Bhavan, Mumbai Port Trust Building, M. P. Road, Mazgaon (E), Mumbai - 400010
6. Make sure your application reaches IPRCL before the last date: 25 March 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 February 2026
• Application Start Date: 19 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 March 2026

For full details, read the official notification (Notification No. 01/2026 dated 19.02.2026) available on the IPRCL website.

• Assist engineers in planning, designing, and executing infrastructure projects at assigned project sites
• Support site supervision activities including quality checks and progress monitoring
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, drawings, and project documentation
• Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures at the workplace
• Coordinate with senior engineers and project teams on day-to-day technical tasks
• Learn and apply engineering principles relevant to port, rail, and ropeway infrastructure projects