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IRCTC Recruitment 2026 — Latest Indian Railway Catering and Tourism

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Latest IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited) recruitment 2026 notifications, vacancies, eligibility, important dates and direc…

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IRCTC Recruitment 2026 brings together every active and upcoming Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) vacancy on a single page so that candidates do not lose a year of preparation by missing an application window. We track IRCTC notifications daily, verify every detail against the official notice and update this page within 24 hours of any change announced on irctc.com.

About Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is a Mini Ratna (Category-I) PSU under the Ministry of Railways, responsible for catering, online passenger ticketing, packaged tourism and railway-station-based hospitality services. IRCTC recruitment notifications appear on irctc.com under the Careers section.

Recruitment by IRCTC is competitive but transparent: notifications, vacancy break-ups, syllabi and result sheets are all published on the official website, and every step of the selection process is documented in the recruitment notice. This page is designed to mirror the structure of an IRCTC official notification so that you can quickly cross-reference eligibility, fees, exam pattern and timelines before you begin your application.

Latest IRCTC recruitment updates

Confirmed live IRCTC vacancies that we have verified appear in the listing below. If the list is empty, no fresh IRCTC notification is open at the moment — we do not list rumoured or unverified openings. As soon as IRCTC publishes a new advertisement on irctc.com, this page is updated and email/Telegram alert subscribers are notified within hours. Bookmark this URL and revisit weekly during peak recruitment cycles.

Posts commonly released by IRCTC

IRCTC recruits across multiple cadres each year. The list below summarises the most frequently released posts; the exact basket of posts in any given notification depends on indents from the user departments or zones.

  • Supervisor (Hospitality) (E-1)
  • Assistant Manager (Hospitality/Tourism/Finance/IT) (E-2)
  • Manager (Catering/Tourism/Marketing) (E-3)
  • Senior Manager (E-4)
  • Deputy General Manager (E-5)
  • General Manager (E-6/E-7)

Eligibility overview

Eligibility for IRCTC recruitment depends on the specific post. As a general rule, candidates must be Indian citizens (or fall under the permitted categories in the recruitment notice), must hold the educational qualification prescribed for the post on the cut-off date specified in the notification, and must satisfy the physical/medical standards where applicable.

Educational qualifications range from a Class 10 pass with ITI for trade-specific Level-1 posts, to a Class 12 pass for some clerical and undergraduate IRCTC cadres, to a recognised graduate degree for officer cadres and most NTPC/PO/SO style posts. Always read the eligibility paragraph in the official notification verbatim — the recognising authority of the certifying body (UGC, AICTE, NCVT, etc.) is non-negotiable.

Age limit guidance

The standard age band for IRCTC recruitment is usually 25 to 30 years for entry-level Supervisor and Assistant Manager grades and up to 55 years for senior cadres. Age relaxations apply as per Government of India rules: 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD (with cumulative relaxations for SC/ST/OBC PwBD candidates), additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen, and post-specific relaxations for departmental candidates and J&K domicile under the applicable orders. The exact cut-off date for age calculation is always specified in the recruitment advertisement.

Selection process

IRCTC follows a multi-stage selection process designed to test aptitude, subject knowledge and physical/medical fitness wherever relevant. The standard stages are:

  1. Shortlisting on educational qualification and experience
  2. Online Test or Personal Interview
  3. Document Verification
  4. Pre-employment Medical Examination

Each stage is qualifying for the next. Marks from screening stages may not always be carried forward to the final merit list — please check the marks normalisation and weightage clauses inside the notification carefully.

Application process

Applications for IRCTC recruitment are accepted exclusively online through irctc.com. The end-to-end process is:

  1. Open irctc.com and read the detailed notification PDF and the abridged advertisement.
  2. Click the apply link for the relevant recruitment cycle and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  3. Fill the application form with personal, educational, communication and category details exactly as they appear on official certificates.
  4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature and supporting documents in the specified dimensions and file sizes.
  5. Pay the application fee online (UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card).
  6. Submit the form, download the confirmation page and save the registration number and password for future reference.

Application fee for IRCTC executive recruitment is typically ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/female applicants. The exact fee for any cycle is the one printed in the official IRCTC notification.

Salary and benefits overview

IRCTC pay scales follow DPE guidelines for Mini Ratna PSUs. An Assistant Manager joins at the E-2 scale of ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 (3rd PRC) and earns a CTC of about ₹13–17 lakh per annum after IDA, HRA and Perquisites. Supervisor cadres start at proportionally lower scales.

In addition to monetary compensation, IRCTC jobs offer strong long-term benefits — defined career progression, pension under the National Pension System, medical cover for self and dependents, leave fare concession or pass facilities (in Railways), housing or accommodation where available, and job security backed by Government of India service conditions.

Documents required at application and verification

  • Class 10 mark sheet and certificate (proof of date of birth).
  • Class 12 mark sheet and certificate, wherever required by the post.
  • Degree/diploma/ITI certificates and consolidated mark sheets for the educational qualification claimed.
  • Caste certificate in the prescribed format issued by a competent authority, plus a non-creamy layer certificate for OBC candidates.
  • EWS certificate in the prescribed format, if claiming EWS reservation.
  • PwBD certificate from a notified medical authority, where applicable.
  • Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate or service certificate, if applicable.
  • Valid photo identification — Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Passport.
  • Scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the specified dimensions.

How to track official IRCTC notifications

The single source of truth for IRCTC recruitment is the official portal at irctc.com. Subscribe to email alerts there, follow the official IRCTC social media handles, and bookmark this page for verified updates aggregated daily. We do not publish unverified rumours, leaked answer keys or unofficial cut-offs.

Important tips before you apply

  • Read the recruitment notification PDF end to end at least twice before you start filling the form — the eligibility cut-off date, document specifications and reservation clauses are easy to miss on a first read.
  • Keep scanned documents ready at the prescribed dimensions and file size before starting the application; many candidates lose hours fixing rejected uploads.
  • Cross-check your category claim with the issuing authority of your certificate — an old certificate may not satisfy the validity requirements of a Central Government recruitment cycle.
  • Save your registration number and password securely; the same credentials are reused for admit card download and result lookup later.
  • Start mock-test preparation early — IRCTC examinations are time-bound and accuracy under pressure matters more than rote recall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the next IRCTC 2026 notification be released?▾
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited) releases recruitment notifications on the official portal at irctc.com as and when vacancies are sanctioned by the user departments/zones/banks. We do not publish speculative release dates — we update this page within 24 hours of any official notification appearing on irctc.com. The single reliable source for the next IRCTC 2026 notification is the official portal; bookmark it along with this page for verified updates.
What is the eligibility for IRCTC recruitment 2026?▾
Eligibility for IRCTC recruitment depends on the specific post. As a general rule, candidates must be Indian citizens, must hold the educational qualification prescribed for the post on the cut-off date in the official notification, and must satisfy the age and physical/medical conditions. Always read the eligibility clause in the official notification PDF — the educational qualification, recognising authority of the certifying body and the cut-off date are non-negotiable.
What is the age limit for IRCTC 2026?▾
The standard age band for IRCTC recruitment is usually 25 to 30 years for entry-level Supervisor and Assistant Manager grades and up to 55 years for senior cadres. Age relaxations apply as per Government of India rules — 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD (with cumulative relaxations for SC/ST/OBC PwBD candidates), and additional relaxations for Ex-Servicemen, departmental candidates and J&K domicile candidates. The cut-off date for age calculation is always specified in the notification.
How do I apply for IRCTC 2026 vacancies?▾
IRCTC applications are accepted exclusively online through irctc.com. Open the portal, register with a valid email ID and mobile number, fill the application form carefully, upload your photograph and signature in the specified format, pay the application fee online and submit. Save the confirmation page and registration number for later use during admit card download and result lookup.
What is the IRCTC application fee?▾
Application fee for IRCTC executive recruitment is typically ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/female applicants. The exact fee for any cycle is the one printed in the official IRCTC notification. The fee in any specific cycle may vary; the figure printed in the official IRCTC notification PDF for that cycle is the definitive one. Fee is paid online through UPI, Net Banking or Debit/Credit Card and a confirmation receipt is generated immediately.
What is the selection process for IRCTC?▾
IRCTC follows a multi-stage selection process: Shortlisting on educational qualification and experience; Online Test or Personal Interview; Document Verification; Pre-employment Medical Examination. Each stage is qualifying for the next, and only candidates who meet the cut-off in a stage are called for the subsequent stage. The exact weightage of stages and the formula for the final merit list are specified in the recruitment notification.
What is the salary in IRCTC?▾
IRCTC pay scales follow DPE guidelines for Mini Ratna PSUs. An Assistant Manager joins at the E-2 scale of ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 (3rd PRC) and earns a CTC of about ₹13–17 lakh per annum after IDA, HRA and Perquisites. Supervisor cadres start at proportionally lower scales.
What documents are required during IRCTC verification?▾
Carry originals and self-attested photocopies of Class 10 certificate (DOB proof), Class 12 mark sheet (where required), degree/diploma/ITI certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate in the prescribed format (if claiming reservation), Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), a valid photo ID and recent passport-size photographs. Any mismatch between the application data and the original documents at verification can lead to disqualification, so cross-check before reporting.
Where can I find official IRCTC updates and answer keys?▾
The only authoritative source is the official IRCTC portal at irctc.com. Official notifications, admit cards, provisional answer keys, objection links, final answer keys, results and cut-offs are all published there. We mirror only what is published on the official portal and do not circulate unofficial answer keys, leaked papers or unverified cut-off claims.
Can I apply for multiple IRCTC posts in the same cycle?▾
Where the official IRCTC notification permits multiple post preferences within the same recruitment cycle, you may indicate them in the prescribed order in the application form. However, you must separately satisfy the eligibility criteria for each post you opt for. Read the "How to apply" and "Vacancy & Post" sections of the notification carefully — the rules on multiple applications and post preferences are spelled out there.