Government SectorAdvt No: Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01

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RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026

RITES Limited (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) 8 views

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Core Information Sheet

Important Dates

Apply Starts:	5/11/2026
Last Date:	25/11/2026
Fee Payment:	N/A
Exam Date:	Announced

Application Fees

General / OBC:	₹0
EWS:	₹0
SC / ST:	₹0
Female:	₹0

Age Limitation

Min Age:	18 Years
Max Age:	N/A
Relaxations:Applicable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories

Payment Mode: Nil (No application fee required)

Sarkari Age Eligibility Engine

Age Eligibility Check for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Calculate your precise age and check relaxation criteria across General, OBC, SC/ST, and PwD categories.

Your Date of Birth (DOB)

As stated in 10th/Matric certificate

Age as on (Cutoff Date)

Mentioned in official notification

Reservation CategoryStandard unreserved criteria

Your Exact Age

26 Yrs 7 Mos 0 Days

Total: 9,709 days lived

Permissible Max Age Limit

30 Years

Base: 30 Yrs + 0 Yrs (UR)

Eligibility Verdict

ELIGIBLE ✅

You meet the age criteria for this vacancy.

Post Wise Vacancies & Eligibility

Salary Slab:Monthly stipend ranging from ₹5,450 to ₹15,650 per month as per Apprenticeship Rules.

Check In-Hand Salary

Min Qualification:Full-time Engineering Degree, Non-Engineering Graduation, Engineering Diploma, or ITI in the relevant discipline

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Specific Eligibility Requirements
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering & Non-Engineering), Diploma Apprentice, and Trade Apprentice (ITI)	281

Selection Process

No Written Test or Interview: Selection is based purely on the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification relevant to the apprenticeship trade.

Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original credentials.

Post-wise Breakdown & Distribution (Total: 281 Posts)

Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): 125 posts (Electrical - 26, Mechanical - 36, Information Technology - 13, Signal & Telecom - 2, and others)
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): 43 posts
Diploma Apprentice: 62 posts (Civil - 12, Electrical - 19, Mechanical - 26, Chemical/Metallurgical - 5)
Trade Apprentice (ITI): 51 posts (Civil - 2, Mechanical - 23, Electrical - 23, Other Trades - 3)

Educational Qualifications & Passing Criteria

Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): Four-year full-time B.E., B.Tech., or B.Arch. degree from a recognized university/institution.
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): Three-year graduation degree (B.A., BBA, B.Com., B.Sc., or BCA).
Diploma Apprentice: Three-year full-time Engineering Diploma in the relevant branch.
Trade Apprentice (ITI): ITI pass certificate in the designated trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
Important Documents Required
Passing Certificate & Marksheets: Final Degree, Diploma, or ITI certificate and marksheets.
CGPA Conversion Formula: Official university/board conversion certificate if CGPA/CPI is awarded instead of percentage.
Date of Birth Proof: Matriculation (10th) Certificate or Birth Certificate.
Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License.
Caste / Category Certificate: SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, or PwBD certificate in prescribed format, if applicable.
Combined PDF Document: All required documents scanned and combined into a single PDF file (max size up to 10 MB) as instructed by RITES.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Overview
Exam Pattern: No written examination or interview is conducted for this apprentice selection process.
Merit Calculation: Merit is formulated strictly on aggregate percentage marks secured by candidates in their respective qualifying degree, diploma, or ITI examinations.

How to Apply Steps

Step 1 (NATS / NAPS Portal Registration):

Engineering Graduates, Non-Graduates, and Diploma holders must register and apply via the NATS portal.
ITI Trade candidates must register and apply via the NAPS (Apprenticeship India) portal by selecting the establishment RITES Limited.

Step 2 (RITES Form Submission):

Visit the official RITES website career page at rites.com.
Fill out the separate RITES Apprentice Application Form, provide your enrollment/registration number from NATS/NAPS, and upload the combined PDF document file.
Review all details carefully and submit the form on or before 25 November 2026.

Important Links Portal

Official Website Link

Recruitment FAQs

Q.Q1. How many vacancies are announced in RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 281 apprenticeship vacancies have been announced across engineering, non-engineering, diploma, and ITI trades.

Q.Q2. What is the last date to submit applications?

Both the portal-based apprentice registration and the RITES document submission form must be completed by 25 November 2026.

Q.Q3. Is there any written examination for selection?

No, selection is 100% merit-based, derived from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualifying examination.

Q.Q4. Which portal should Graduate and Diploma candidates use?

Graduate and Diploma candidates must apply through the NATS portal, while ITI candidates must use the NAPS portal, followed by the separate RITES application form.