RITES Apprentice 2026: Graduate Engineering, Graduate Non-Engineering, Diploma & Trade Apprentice Guide
RITES Limited, a Navratna company under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications for 281 apprentice seats for its one-year training programme in FY 2026-27. The seats are spread over Graduate Apprentice (Engineering), Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering), Diploma Apprentice and Trade Apprentice (ITI Pass). The monthly stipend runs from ₹10,560 to ₹15,650, and candidates from all over India can apply. It is a good first step for freshers who want real work experience in a big PSU.
This is a two-step process. You apply on the NATS or NAPS portal first, and then you must also upload your documents on the RITES Application Form by 25 November 2026. Missing the second step cancels your candidature. Read every section below carefully, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
Key Highlights of RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Railways) |
| Advertisement No. | Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 (dated 04.11.2026) |
| Posts | Graduate (Engineering), Graduate (Non-Engineering), Diploma, Trade (ITI) Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 281 |
| Training Period | 1 year, not extended |
| Stipend | ₹10,560 to ₹15,650 per month |
| Job Location | Across India (you may state a preference) |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
This is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not regular employment. RITES has no obligation to offer you a job during or after the training.
RITES Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Post-wise and Discipline-wise Seats
Seats differ by post and discipline, so check your own row. Counts are as printed in the notification (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, with PwBD shown separately).
| Post | Total Seats | PwBD (horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | 125 | 3 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) | 43 | 0 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 62 | 1 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI Pass) | 51 | 0 |
| Total | 281 | 4 |
| Post and Discipline | Seats by Category | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engg: Civil | UR 18, SC 5, ST 3, OBC 10, EWS 3 | 40 |
| Graduate Engg: Architecture | UR 2 only | 2 |
| Graduate Engg: Electrical | UR 12, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 7, EWS 2 | 26 |
| Graduate Engg: Signal & Telecom | UR 2 only | 2 |
| Graduate Engg: Mechanical | UR 16, SC 5, ST 2, OBC 9, EWS 3 | 36 |
| Graduate Engg: IT | UR 8, SC 1, OBC 3, EWS 1 | 13 |
| Graduate Engg: Chemical / Metallurgical | UR 5, OBC 1 | 6 |
| Graduate Non-Engg: Finance | UR 10, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 5, EWS 2 | 21 |
| Graduate Non-Engg: HR | UR 11, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 5, EWS 2 | 22 |
| Diploma: Civil | UR 7, SC 1, OBC 3, EWS 1 | 12 |
| Diploma: Electrical | UR 10, SC 2, ST 1, OBC 5, EWS 1 | 19 |
| Diploma: Mechanical | UR 12, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 7, EWS 2 | 26 |
| Diploma: Chemical / Metallurgical | UR 4, OBC 1 | 5 |
| ITI: Civil | UR 2 only | 2 |
| ITI: Mechanical | UR 11, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 6, EWS 2 | 23 |
| ITI: Electrical | UR 11, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 6, EWS 2 | 23 |
| ITI: Other trades (Welder, Fitter, Turner, Plumber, Surveyor etc.) | UR 3 only | 3 |
Some disciplines are Unreserved only: Architecture, Signal & Telecom, ITI Civil and ITI Other trades have no seat for SC, ST, OBC or EWS. PwBD seats are on a horizontal basis: Civil, Electrical and Mechanical (Graduate Engineering) and Diploma Mechanical carry one each. The printed category columns do not add up to the totals in every row, so rely on the Total column.
RITES Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
You can apply for only one post. If you submit more than one application, only the latest valid, completed one is considered.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate (Engineering) | BE / B.Tech / B.Arch, four-year full-time degree |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) | BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc or BCA, three-year graduation |
| Diploma | Three-year full-time Engineering Diploma |
| Trade (ITI) | Full-time ITI pass-out, recognised by NCVT / SCVT |
The qualification must be in the relevant discipline from a recognised University or Institute, approved by UGC / AICTE for Degree and Diploma. If your marksheet is in CGPA, you must also upload the conversion formula issued by your institute. Read more about engineering jobs, diploma jobs and ITI jobs on our site.
| Marks Rule | Minimum Aggregate |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 60% |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD (reserved positions) | 50% |
Where the qualification names marks in the Honours subject, those marks are used. Otherwise the aggregate of all subjects counts.
Who Is NOT Eligible (cut-off date 05.11.2026)
| Condition | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Result awaited | You must have the result of your essential qualification already |
| Under 18 years | You must have completed 18 years on 05.11.2026 |
| Earlier or ongoing apprenticeship | Not eligible if you did, or are doing, apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Experience | Not eligible with one year or more of training or job experience after your qualification |
| Old qualification | Degree or Diploma final semester result before 05.11.2021 (five years) |
For ITI, there is no restriction on the year of passing. Check the five conditions above one by one before you apply. A candidate who has already done, or is doing, an apprenticeship under the Act cannot apply.
Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age (as on 05.11.2026) | 18 years |
| Maximum age / relaxation | Not stated in the notification |
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The notification gives no upper age limit and grants no age relaxation. If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate is placed higher.
RITES Apprentice Salary and Stipend 2026
| Post | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering and Non-Engineering) | ₹15,650 (includes ₹6,150, printed as “DST”) |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹13,450 (includes DBT of ₹5,450) |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI Pass) | ₹10,560 |
The notice gives no other allowance, so do not plan around extras. Graduates get the highest stipend, and Graduate Engineering carries 125 of the 281 seats.
How Are RITES Apprentices Selected?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Merit list | Made from the percentage of marks in your essential qualification |
| Tie | Older candidate ranks higher |
| Selection tests | The notification says there is NO written test or interview |
| Shortlist mail | Shortlisted candidates get an email from apprenticeship@rites.com and the list goes on the RITES website |
| Joining | Carry original documents for verification at joining only; no hard copies now |
| Later lists | Unfilled seats go to eligible candidates from the next merit list |
RITES keeps the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process at any stage without notice, so check the RITES website for any corrigendum. If any claim you make is found false, or your online details do not match your documents, your candidature is summarily cancelled. See also results once lists are out.
How to Apply Online for RITES Apprentice 2026 (Register on NATS/NAPS First)
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | First register with a complete profile on NATS (Graduate and Diploma) or NAPS (ITI). Link in Essential Links. Your registration ID is needed later |
| 2 | Login with your User ID or Email ID, and check that caste, education and aggregate percentage show correctly. Corrections are only through the NATS/NAPS office |
| 3 | Apply for the opening with “RITES Limited” as the Establishment Name |
| 4 | After applying, open the RITES Application Form (link in Essential Links) |
| 5 | Upload one PDF (maximum 10 MB) with all documents, in a single submission, by 25 November 2026 |
| 6 | Add your location preference if you wish, then submit the form |
Documents to include in the PDF: mark sheets of all semesters or years and the final passing certificate, proof of date of birth, an ID proof, and the caste, EWS or PwBD certificate if you claim it. An OBC (NCL) certificate must be in central format and issued on or after 05.11.2025. PwBD candidates need at least 40% disability and must meet the physical requirements of the post.
Submit nothing else. Multiple submissions, email and hard copies are not accepted, no other document should be sent, and only valid, required documents should go in, failing which your candidature will NOT be considered. Mere selection on a list gives no right of engagement. Posting is decided by RITES, and no change is entertained after you submit. Queries go only to apprenticeship@rites.com, and a query without your NATS/NAPS registration number, full name and contact details will not be attended to.
RITES Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 04 November 2026 |
| Online application starts (NATS / NAPS) | 05 November 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 05 November 2026 |
| Last date on NATS / NAPS | 25 November 2026 |
| Last date for documents on RITES Application Form | 25 November 2026 |
The notification gives no date for the merit list or joining. Only candidates applying within the last date are considered, so do not leave the RITES form for the final day.
RITES Apprentice Application Fee 2026
The notification does not mention any application fee. Pay nothing to anyone, and if a fee is ever announced, expect it on the RITES website only.
RITES Apprentice 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 281 Posts: Graduate (Engineering & Non-Engineering), Diploma & Trade Apprentices, Apply Online by 25 November (Graduate & Diploma apprentices (NATS))
- Apply Online for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 281 Posts: Graduate (Engineering & Non-Engineering), Diploma & Trade Apprentices, Apply Online by 25 November (Trade (ITI) apprentices (NAPS))
- Upload Documents on RITES Application Form for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (all apprentices, after NATS/NAPS)
- Visit RITES Apprentice Official Website
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If you are a graduate, diploma holder or ITI pass-out with good marks, this is a strong chance to learn at a Navratna company. Register on NATS or NAPS today, apply to RITES Limited, and upload your documents well before 25 November 2026. For more graduate jobs and updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.