RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026: RITES Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications for 281 apprentices for a one-year training programme for FY 2026-27 (Notice No. Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01, dated 04.11.2026). Engineering and non-engineering graduates, diploma holders and ITI pass-outs can apply from 5 November to 25 November 2026.
There is no written test or interview: selection is by merit on the percentage of marks in the qualifying course. This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a regular RITES job.
Latest Update (14 November 2026): Applications are open. Apply on NATS or NAPS and also submit documents on the RITES form by 25 November 2026. RITES says any corrigendum will appear only on rites.com.
RITES Apprentice 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | RITES Limited, Gurugram (Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Railways) |
| Notice No. | Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 dated 04.11.2026 |
| Posts | Graduate Apprentice (Engineering and Non-Engineering), Diploma Apprentice, ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 281 |
| Training | 1 year, not extended |
| Age | Minimum 18 years on 05.11.2026; no maximum stated |
| Selection | Merit list on marks; no written test or interview |
| Application Mode | Online on NATS / NAPS, plus RITES document form |
| Official Website | rites.com |
RITES Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 05 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (NATS/NAPS and RITES form) | 25 November 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 05 November 2026 |
| Merit List | Not announced yet |
RITES Apprentice Vacancy 2026
| Category | Vacancies | Stipend per month |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | 125 | ₹15,650 (incl. ₹6,150 DBT) |
| Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) | 43 | ₹15,650 (incl. ₹6,150 DBT) |
| Diploma Apprentice | 62 | ₹13,450 (incl. ₹5,450 DBT) |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 51 | ₹10,560 |
| Total | 281 |
Trade-Wise Vacancy
| Level | Trade | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (Engineering) | Civil | 40 |
| Graduate (Engineering) | Architecture | 2 |
| Graduate (Engineering) | Electrical | 26 |
| Graduate (Engineering) | Signal & Telecom | 2 |
| Graduate (Engineering) | Mechanical | 36 |
| Graduate (Engineering) | IT | 13 |
| Graduate (Engineering) | Chemical / Metallurgical | 6 |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) | Finance | 21 |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) | HR | 22 |
| Diploma | Civil | 12 |
| Diploma | Electrical | 19 |
| Diploma | Mechanical | 26 |
| Diploma | Chemical / Metallurgical | 5 |
| ITI | Civil | 2 |
| ITI | Mechanical | 23 |
| ITI | Electrical | 23 |
| ITI | Other trades (Welder, Fitter, Turner, Plumber, Surveyor etc.) | 3 |
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All posts | 32 | 12 | 68 | 21 | 144 | 281 |
PwBD seats (horizontal, within the above): 4.
RITES Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Category | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | Four-year full-time BE / B.Tech / B.Arch |
| Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) | Three-year BA / BBA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA |
| Diploma Apprentice | Three-year full-time engineering diploma |
| Trade Apprentice | Full-time ITI pass |
- Qualification must be from a recognised institute (UGC/AICTE for degree and diploma, NCVT/SCVT for ITI).
- Minimum marks: 60% aggregate for General and EWS; 50% for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD on reserved seats.
- Age: at least 18 years on 05.11.2026. No upper limit is stated.
- Not eligible: candidates awaiting the final result; anyone who has done or is doing apprenticeship; anyone with 1 year or more of training or job experience after qualifying; degree or diploma holders who finished before 05.11.2021. ITI has no year restriction.
- You can apply for one post only; if you submit more than one application, only the latest completed one counts.
RITES Apprentice Application Fee 2026
The notification does not mention any application fee.
RITES Apprentice Selection Process 2026
- Merit list by percentage of marks in the essential qualification for the trade. No written test or interview.
- If marks tie, the older candidate ranks higher.
- Shortlisted candidates get an email from apprenticeship@rites.com, and the list is also put on rites.com.
- Carry original documents for verification at joining only. Unfilled seats go to later merit lists.
RITES Apprentice Stipend 2026
Graduate apprentices get ₹15,650 a month, diploma apprentices ₹13,450 and ITI trade apprentices ₹10,560. RITES has no obligation to offer a job during or after the apprenticeship.
How to Apply for RITES Apprentice 2026
Both steps must be finished by 25 November 2026.
- Step 1: Degree and diploma candidates register with a complete profile on nats.education.gov.in. ITI candidates register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS).
- Log in and apply for the opening with "RITES Limited" as the establishment name. Check that your caste, education and percentage show correctly first.
- Step 2: Open the RITES form at apprentice.rites.com/ApprenticeForm and upload one PDF (max 10 MB) with mark sheets of all semesters and the final certificate (plus CGPA conversion formula if any), date of birth proof, ID proof, and the category certificate if applicable. OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 05.11.2025.
- Submit only once. Email or hard-copy submissions are not accepted. You can also give a posting location preference, but RITES decides the final posting.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for RITES Apprentice 2026?
25 November 2026, for both NATS/NAPS and the RITES document form.
How many vacancies are there in RITES Apprentice 2026?
281: 125 engineering graduates, 43 non-engineering graduates, 62 diploma and 51 ITI.
RITES Apprentice 2026 ke liye yogyata kya hai? (पात्रता)
इंजीनियरिंग/नॉन-इंजीनियरिंग डिग्री, डिप्लोमा या ITI (नियमित कोर्स), General/EWS के लिए कम से कम 60% और SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD के लिए 50% अंक। न्यूनतम आयु 18 वर्ष।
RITES Apprentice 2026 me selection kaise hoga? (चयन प्रक्रिया)
चयन मेरिट लिस्ट से होगा, यानी योग्यता परीक्षा के प्रतिशत अंकों पर। कोई लिखित परीक्षा या इंटरव्यू नहीं है।
Is there an application fee or an exam?
The notification mentions no fee, and there is no written test or interview.
Is this a permanent RITES job?
No. It is a one-year apprenticeship with no obligation to give a job. For regular posts see other RITES notices.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Step 1: NATS (Degree and Diploma) | nats.education.gov.in |
| Step 1: NAPS (ITI) | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Step 2: RITES Document Form | apprentice.rites.com |
| Official Website | rites.com |
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Final Words
The RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 281 merit-based training seats with no exam. Complete both the NATS/NAPS application and the RITES document form before 25 November 2026.
Important: This article summarises the official RITES notice dated 04.11.2026. Always check rites.com for the latest notices.