RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026: RITES Limited, a Navratna enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has officially released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices for a one-year Apprenticeship Training Programme for FY 2026-27. Under Advt. No. Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01, a total of 281 apprentice seats have been announced for Graduate (Engineering & Non-Engineering), Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices. The RITES Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 04 November 2026. Online applications start on 05 November 2026, and the last date to apply online is 25 November 2026.
There is no written test or interview, and selection is purely on merit based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying exam (minimum 60% for General / EWS, 50% for reserved categories). Candidates must apply on the NATS / NAPS portal and then upload their documents through the RITES Application Form, and the monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 10,560 to Rs. 15,650.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | RITES Limited |
| Department Name | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Graduate, Diploma & ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 |
| Total Vacancy | 281 |
| Stipend | Rs. 10,560/- to Rs. 15,650/- per Month |
| Notification Date | 04.11.2026 |
| Category | RITES Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | rites.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 04.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (NATS / NAPS) | 25.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit RITES Application Form | 25.11.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | No Fee |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is Minimum 18 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 05.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) – Civil 40, Mechanical 36, Electrical 26, IT 13, Chemical / Metallurgical 6, Architecture 2, S&T 2 | 125 | B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch (4 Years Full-Time) in Relevant Discipline |
| Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) – Finance 21, HR 22 | 43 | BA / BBA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA (3 Years Graduation) |
| Diploma Apprentice – Civil 12, Electrical 19, Mechanical 26, Chemical / Metallurgical 5 | 62 | 3 Year Full-Time Engineering Diploma in Relevant Discipline |
| ITI Trade Apprentice – Civil 2, Mechanical 23, Electrical 23, Other Trades 3 | 51 | ITI Pass (Full Time) in Relevant Trade |
| Total | 281 | – |
Note: The monthly stipend is Rs. 15,650 for Graduate Apprentices, Rs. 13,450 for Diploma Apprentices and Rs. 10,560 for ITI Trade Apprentices. Candidates who passed their Degree / Diploma before 05.11.2021, who have already done an apprenticeship, or who have one year or more of experience are not eligible (no passing-year limit for ITI).
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List (Based on Percentage of Marks in Qualifying Exam)
- Intimation by Email & List on RITES Website
- Document Verification at the Time of Joining
How to Apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Graduate and Diploma candidates: register with a complete profile on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in); ITI candidates: register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Log in and apply for the apprenticeship opening with “RITES Limited” as the Establishment Name, after checking that your profile details and percentage are correct.
- Open the RITES Application Form at apprentice.rites.com/ApprenticeForm/.
- Upload all mark sheets, final certificate, DOB proof, ID proof and category certificate (if applicable) as a single PDF (max 10 MB), and choose your location preference.
- Submit the form only once, before 25.11.2026.
Important Links
| RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 NATS Registration (Graduate / Diploma) | NATS |
| RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 NAPS Registration (ITI) | NAPS |
| RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 RITES Application Form (Document Upload) | Apply Online |
| RITES Limited Official Website | RITES |