What is RCF Apprentice Merit List 2025 and why is it important?
Railway Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala releases recruitment for apprenticeship every year. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for ITI pass students because after training here they get new career opportunities in the railway sector.
RCF had released the Apprentice recruitment notification for 2025 and now its Merit List 2025 has been uploaded on the official website in PDF format. Students who have applied can now check their name in the merit list.
On what basis is the Apprentice Merit List prepared?
There is no written exam for Apprentice in RCF. The process of preparing the merit list is absolutely transparent and it is prepared on the basis of 10th class marks and ITI trade marks.
- 50% weightage – Matriculation (10th) marks
- 50% weightage – ITI trade marks
Those who have the highest aggregate score, their name appears at the top of the merit list.
How to download the Merit List?
To check their merit list, students have to visit the official RCF website. Follow this process:
- Open the official website – rcf.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Go to the “News & Announcements” section on the homepage.
- Search the link for “Apprentice Merit List 2025”.
- A PDF file will open containing the names of the shortlisted candidates.
- Search your name and registration number (using Ctrl+F).
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
What are the Important Dates?
| Event | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification release for RCF Apprentice (Merit List) | 13 February 2025 |
| Merit List PDF officially declared | 13 February 2025 |
| Document Verification (for selected apprentices) | 18-20 February 2025 |
| PDF download availability (Merit List) | From 13 February 2025 on RCF website |
What will be the training and joining process?
After the release of the merit list, candidates are called for Document Verification (DV). In DV:
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar / ID Proof
- Medical Fitness Certificate
These are verified. If all the documents are correct then candidates have to join RCF Kapurthala for Apprenticeship training. The duration of training is usually 1 year and stipend is also given during the training.
Who gets shortlisted in the RCF Apprentice Merit List?
Only those students whose academic performance is strong are named in the merit list. If the marks of two students are equal then:
- First preference is given to the candidate of higher age.
- If the age is also the same then the name is shortlisted on the basis of first alphabetical order.
What are the Important Links?
| Particulars | Links |
| Official website | Click here |
| Merit list PDF | Click here |
| Recruitment updates | Click here |
Conclusion
RCF Apprentice Merit List 2025 is a very important announcement for those students who had applied for this recruitment. Railway Coach Factory, Kapurthala provides a great career opportunity to ITI passed candidates every year.
Students who are shortlisted must keep their documents ready and get ready for the training. This apprenticeship is not only a learning experience but also a career gateway that will prepare you for a stable job in Indian Railways or other technical sectors in future.
Frequently Asked Questions
The merit list has been released in PDF format in September 2025.
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of 50% marks of 10th and 50% marks of ITI.
No, there is no written exam here. Selection is done only on the basis of academic marks.
10th marksheet, ITI certificate, caste certificate, Aadhaar card and medical fitness certificate are mandatory.
After document verification, there is a possibility of training starting in October 2025.
