RITES Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form (281 Posts)

Railway Navratna CPSE Apprenticeship 281 Posts (Merit Based Selection - No Exam) 📅 Posted Date: 04 November 2026 | 06:48 PM 🌐 SarakariHub.com

RITES Limited (A Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Railways, Government of India)
Engagement of Graduate (Engineering & Non-Engineering), Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices for FY 2026-27 (Advt No. Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01)

Executive Editorial Overview & Navratna Enterprise Highlights

RITES Limited, a premier Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) operating under the administrative authority of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has officially issued Advertisement No. Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 dated 04 November 2026 for engagement of 281 Apprenticeship Training Vacancies across its corporate office, regional inspection divisions, and major infrastructure project sites pan-India.

This one-year certified professional apprenticeship programme spans 125 Graduate Engineering Apprentices (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, IT, Architecture, and Signal & Telecom), 43 Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentices (B.A., B.Com, BBA), 62 Diploma Engineering Apprentices, and 51 ITI Trade Apprentices. Selected candidates receive structured monthly stipends of Rs 14,000/- (Graduate), Rs 12,000/- (Diploma), and Rs 10,000/- (ITI). Crucially, there is NO written examination and ZERO application fee (Rs 0/-); selections are finalized strictly on the basis of aggregate qualifying academic merit. Online registrations commence on 05 November 2026 and close on 25 November 2026 via the National Apprenticeship Portals (NATS / NAPS) and RITES corporate portal rites.com.

Recruiting Enterprise:
RITES Limited (Ministry of Railways)

Total Training Seats:
281 Pan-India Vacancies

Monthly Stipend:
Rs 10,000 to Rs 14,000 / Month

Selection Mode:
Pure Academic Merit (No Written Exam)

Important Dates

Detailed Notification Release Date	04 November 2026
Online Registration Starting Date	05 November 2026
Closing Date for NATS / NAPS Application	25 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for RITES Document Upload	25 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Eligibility Qualification Cut-off Date	05 November 2026
Provisional Merit List Announcement	December 2026
Document Verification & Joining Schedule	December 2026 / January 2027

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS Candidates	Rs 0/- (Exempted / Completely Free)
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates	Rs 0/- (Exempted / Completely Free)
Female Candidates (All Categories)	Rs 0/- (Exempted / Completely Free)
Application Mode	100% Free Online Submission via NATS / NAPS & RITES Portal

Age Limit Details

Age Determination Reference Date: As on 05 November 2026
Minimum Age Limit (All Categories): 18 Years Completed
Maximum Age Limit: As per Apprenticeship Rules and Enterprise Norms
Age Relaxation Guidelines: Standard Government of India relaxations applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD candidates
Passing Year Eligibility Condition: Candidates must have completed Degree / Diploma / ITI within the last 3 academic years without prior apprenticeship training

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : 281 Apprenticeship Training Vacancies (Pan-India Cadre)

Apprenticeship Stream / Discipline	Total Training Seats	Monthly Stipend	Essential Educational Qualification Requirements
Graduate Engineering Apprentice (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, IT, Metallurgy, Architecture, S&T)	125 Posts (Civil 40, Mech 36, Elec 26, IT 13, Chem/Met 6, Arch 2, S&T 2)	Rs 14,000/- Per Month	Four-year regular Full-Time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch Degree in relevant engineering discipline from an AICTE / UGC recognized University. Minimum 60% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentice (B.A. / B.Com / BBA Commercial Cadre)	43 Posts	Rs 14,000/- Per Month	Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Arts (B.A.), Commerce (B.Com), or Business Administration (BBA) with minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Diploma Engineering Apprentice (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Disciplines)	62 Posts	Rs 12,000/- Per Month	Three-year regular Full-Time State Board Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks (50% for reserved candidates).
Trade Apprentice (ITI Trades)	51 Posts	Rs 10,000/- Per Month	Matriculation (Class 10th) passed plus Full-Time ITI Certificate (NCVT / SCVT recognized) in relevant designated trade.
Consolidated RITES Apprenticeship Capacity		281 Training Seats (1 Year Certified Training)

The selection protocol for RITES Apprenticeship 2026 is entirely merit-centric without the burden of any written examination:

Academic Merit Ranking: Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of aggregate percentage of marks obtained in their qualifying essential degree, diploma, or ITI examinations. In case of equal aggregate marks, older candidates in age are ranked higher.
Mandatory Dual Application Verification: Candidates must register on the national apprenticeship portal (NATS for Degree/Diploma; NAPS for ITI) AND submit the separate online RITES document registration form. Applications missing either stage are rejected automatically.
Physical Document Scrutiny & Biometric Audit: Shortlisted applicants are invited to designated RITES regional offices (Delhi, Gurugram, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai) for verification of original marksheets, degree certificates, category caste validity, and government identity proof.
Medical Fitness Certification: Medical fitness standard as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, certified by a registered government medical practitioner.

How to Fill Online Application Form

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Some Useful Important Links

Link Description	Action / Direct Link
RITES Online Application & Document Upload Portal	RITES Application Form
NATS 2.0 Portal Registration (Graduate & Diploma)	NATS 2.0 Portal
NAPS Portal Registration (ITI Trade Apprentices)	NAPS Portal
Download Official Notification PDF (Advt Pers./26-10)	Download Official PDF
RITES Official Corporate Portal	rites.com

Career Guidance: Training Value, Benefits & PSU Career Trajectory

1. Value of 1-Year National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)

Apprentices trained at RITES Limited gain hands-on operational exposure to prestigious mega railway, bridge, highway, metro, and rolling stock infrastructure engineering projects across India. Upon successful completion of 12 months training, apprentices are awarded the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Ministry of Education. This credential satisfies mandatory experience requirements for permanent Assistant Engineer, Junior Engineer, and Technical Officer recruitments in Indian Railways, IRCON, DFCCIL, NHSRCL, RVNL, and Metro Rail Corporations.

2. Monthly Stipend & Financial Entitlements Breakdown

Apprenticeship Cadre	Monthly Fixed Stipend	DBT Direct Bank Transfer	Annual Financial Value
Graduate Engineering Apprentice	Rs 14,000/- per month	Direct Credit via PFMS / Bank Account	Rs 1,68,000/- Total Training Stipend
Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentice (B.A./B.Com/BBA)	Rs 14,000/- per month	Direct Credit via PFMS / Bank Account	Rs 1,68,000/- Total Training Stipend
Diploma Engineering Apprentice	Rs 12,000/- per month	Direct Credit via PFMS / Bank Account	Rs 1,44,000/- Total Training Stipend
Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed)	Rs 10,000/- per month	Direct Credit via PFMS / Bank Account	Rs 1,20,000/- Total Training Stipend

3. Top 4 Application Rejection Reasons to Avoid

1. Skipping the Second Stage: Registering on NATS/NAPS alone without uploading documents to RITES portal leads to automatic rejection.
2. Prior Apprenticeship or Job Experience: Candidates who have previously completed apprenticeship training under the 1961 Act or possess over 1 year regular job experience are ineligible.
3. Result Awaited / Pursuing Students: Only candidates with awarded final degree/diploma provisional certificates on or before 05 November 2026 can apply.
4. Unmerged Multiple PDF Files: All mandatory marksheet certificates must be combined into a single legible PDF file under 5 MB as instructed in the advertisement.

4. Future Employment Advantage in Central PSUs

Under recent recruitment notifications of public sector enterprises, ex-apprentices receive substantial bonus weightage points during interview stages, relaxation in upper age limits, and priority in outsourced engineer empanelments across railway infrastructure project divisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is there any written exam for RITES Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Ans. No. Selection is entirely merit-based calculated on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in your qualifying Degree, Diploma, or ITI examination.

Q. What is the application fee for RITES Apprentice 2026?

Ans. There is zero application fee (Rs 0/-) for all categories including General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and Female applicants.

Q. What is the monthly stipend paid to RITES apprentices?

Ans. Graduate Apprentices receive Rs 14,000/- per month, Diploma Apprentices receive Rs 12,000/- per month, and ITI Trade Apprentices receive Rs 10,000/- per month.

Q. What is the last date to complete online application for RITES Apprentice 2026?

Ans. The online application window closes on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Both NATS/NAPS application and RITES document upload must be finished by this date.

Q. Can 2026 final year students whose results are awaited apply?

Ans. No. Candidates must possess their final degree or provisional marksheet on or before the cut-off date of 05 November 2026.

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