RITES Limited, a prestigious Navratna and Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has published the official employment notification No. Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 for the RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Through this skill development initiative under the Apprentices Act, 1961, RITES invites applications from eligible engineering graduates, non-engineering graduates, diploma holders, and ITI pass-outs to engage 281 apprentice trainees for the 2026–27 training cycle.

Selected trainees under the RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will undergo a 1-year industrial training program across multidisciplinary railway infrastructure projects and regional offices pan-India. Trainees receive competitive monthly stipends: ₹15,650/- per month for Graduate Apprentices, ₹13,450/- per month for Diploma Apprentices, and ₹10,560/- per month for ITI Trade Apprentices (inclusive of direct benefit transfer/DBT government support).

The selection process is purely academic merit-based—featuring zero written exams and no interview rounds—and carries no application fee. Online registrations across NATS/NAPS and the RITES internal document submission portal commence on November 05, 2026, and close on November 25, 2026.

RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Fast Facts & Overview

Important Dates for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Keep track of the official schedule for the RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 to complete both NATS/NAPS portal enrollment and the mandatory RITES document upload before the cut-off:

Stream-Wise Vacancy & Monthly Stipend Breakdown

Under the official provisions of the RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026, training slots and monthly stipends are categorized by educational level:

Detailed Category & Trade-Wise Bifurcation of Vacancies

The RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 distributes 281 training positions across technical and managerial disciplines:

Eligibility Criteria for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates interested in applying for the RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must verify the academic marks thresholds, pass-out graduation year limitations, and age requirements.

1. Minimum Qualifying Marks in Essential Degree/Diploma

• General / EWS Candidates: Minimum 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
• SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD Candidates: Minimum 50% aggregate marks against reserved positions.
• (Note: Where essential qualifications specify Honours subjects, Honours marks will determine eligibility; otherwise, the aggregate marks of all semesters/years are evaluated).

2. Passing Year Eligibility Benchmark

• For Engineering & Non-Engineering Degree / Diploma: Candidates must have completed their final qualifying semester/year on or after November 05, 2021 (i.e., within the preceding 5 years). Candidates who completed their degrees prior to 05.11.2021 are ineligible.
• For ITI Trade Apprentices: There is no passing year restriction; ITI certificate holders from any passing year are eligible to apply.

3. Age Limit & Cutoff Date

• Minimum Age: Candidates must have completed 18 years of age as of the cut-off date (November 05, 2026).
• Result-awaited candidates are not eligible.

4. Critical Disqualifications

• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently pursuing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Candidates with one year or more of formal job experience or post-qualification training.

Selection Process & Tie-Breaking Rules

The selection methodology under the RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is merit-based:

[NATS / NAPS Portal Application] ➔ [RITES Single-PDF Form Submission] ➔ [Merit Computation] ➔ [Joining & Verification]

1. Merit List Formulation: Candidates are ranked in descending order based on the percentage of marks secured in their essential degree, diploma, or ITI certificate.
2. Zero Exam / Interview: Selection is conducted without written examinations or interview rounds.
3. Tie-Breaking Rule: If two or more candidates obtain identical aggregate percentage marks, the candidate older in age will be ranked higher on the merit list.
4. Intimation to Selected Candidates: Empaneled candidates receive email notifications directly from apprenticeship@rites.com and selection lists will be published on rites.com.

How to Apply: Mandatory Two-Step Submission Guide

Applications for the RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 require completion of both portal registration and document submission:

Step 1: Apply via National Portals (NATS / NAPS)

• For Degree & Diploma Candidates: Log in to the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at nats.education.gov.in. Search for Establishment Name: “RITES Limited” and click “Apply”.
• For ITI Candidates: Log in to the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Search for Establishment Name: “RITES Limited” and apply for the relevant trade opening.

Step 2: Upload Single-PDF on RITES Application Form (Mandatory)

• After completing Step 1, candidates must navigate to the dedicated RITES submission portal: apprentice.rites.com/ApprenticeForm.
• Fill in your basic details, NATS/NAPS Registration ID, and preferred posting location.
• Merge the following documents into a single PDF document (Maximum File Size: 10 MB) and upload:
  1. All semester mark sheets and final passing certificates (Degree / Diploma / ITI).
  2. CGPA to Percentage conversion formula certificate (if applicable).
  3. Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation Certificate / Aadhaar / Driving License).
  4. Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License).
  5. Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Central Government format (OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 05.11.2025).
• Submit the form on or before November 25, 2026.

Caution: Submissions via postal mail, physical hand delivery, or email are strictly invalid. Only applications submitted through the RITES web link with an uploaded single PDF will be evaluated.

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