| Organization | RITES Ltd |
| Name of Post | Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 281 posts |
| Qualification | Graduate/ Diploma/ ITI |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 Years |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Start Date | 5th November 2026 |
| Last Date | 25th November 2026 |
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
RITES Ltd, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 281 Graduate, Diploma and Trade Apprentice posts. The online application process for RITES Apprentice Vacancy 2026 has been started from 5th November 2026 to 25th November 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and application procedure to be followed.
RITES Apprentice Vacancy Details
1. Graduate Apprentice (Engineering)
No of posts: 125 posts
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have an Engineering Degree (BE / BTech / BArch) (four years full time degree)
Stipend: Rs. 15,650/- per month
2. Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering)
No of posts: 43 posts
Educational Qualification: Candidates must be a Non-Engineering Graduate (BA / BBA/ BCom/ BSc/ BCA) (three years graduation)
Stipend: Rs. 15,650/- per month
3. Diploma Apprentice
No of posts: 62 posts
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have an Engineering Diploma (three years full time Engineering Diploma)
Stipend: Rs. 13,450/- per month
4. Trade Apprentice (ITI pass)
No of posts: 51 posts
Educational Qualification: Candidates must be a ITI pass out (full time)
Stipend: Rs. 10,560/- per month
Trade and Discipline-Wise Vacancy
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering)
| Discipline | No of posts |
|---|
| Civil | 40 |
| Architecture | 02 |
| Electrical | 26 |
| Signal & Telecom | 02 |
| Mechanical | 36 |
| IT | 13 |
| Chemical / Metallurgical | 06 |
| Total | 125 |
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering)
| Discipline | No of posts |
|---|
| Finance | 21 |
| HR | 22 |
| Total | 43 |
Diploma Apprentice
| Discipline | No of posts |
|---|
| Civil | 12 |
| Electrical | 19 |
| Mechanical | 26 |
| Chemical / Metallurgical | 05 |
| Total | 62 |
ITI Trade Apprentice
| Trade | No of posts |
|---|
| Civil | 02 |
| Mechanical | 23 |
| Electrical | 23 |
| Other Trades (Welder/Fitter/Turner/Plumber/Surveyor etc.) | 03 |
| Total | 51 |
Other Criteria
Qualifying Marks: The minimum qualifying marks shall be 60% in aggregate for General / EWS and 50% in aggregate for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD against reserved positions.
Affiliation: The essential qualification applicable to the respective trades shall be from a recognized University / Institute in relevant discipline, duly recognized by UGC / AICTE (for Degree / Diploma) or NCVT / SCVT (for ITI).
Minimum Age: Candidates must be completed 18 years of age as on cut-off date.
How to Apply for RITES Ltd Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official NATS/ NAPS Portal.
Registration & Online Apply
- Engineering Degree/ Graduate BA/BBA/B.Com/B.Sc./BCA / Diploma candidates must be registered with complete profile on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal i.e., https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php.
- ITI pass candidates must be registered with complete profile on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal i.e., www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in .
- Once registered on the NATS/NAPS apprenticeship portal, as applicable, the candidates need to LOGIN to the respective NATS/NAPS portal using their User ID/Email ID and APPLY for the Apprenticeship Openings / Opportunities with “RITES Limited” as the Establishment Name.
Documents Upload
AFTER APPLYING on the respective NATS/NAPS portal, the candidate shall also fill and submit SCANNED COPY of the following documents / proof through RITES Application Form, latest by 25.11.2026, by visiting the link at https://apprentice.rites.com/ApprenticeForm/ .
i) Essential Qualification certificates as per the applicable discipline i.e., Mark sheets of all semesters / years and Final Passing Certificate of Degree / Diploma / ITI. If there is a CGPA system/pattern, then the candidate must also send scanned copy of conversion formula issued by their Institution or University, to convert CGPA into percentage.
ii) Date of Birth (DOB) proof i.e., Matriculation Certificate / Aadhar Card / Driving License etc. in which DOB is mentioned clearly.
iii) Identity (ID) proof i.e., Aadhar Card / Driving License / Voter ID Card etc.
iv) Caste / Category Certificate as per the prescribed GOI format in case candidate belongs to SC / ST / OBC(NCL) / EWS / PwBD category.
Important Dates of RITES Limited Apprentice Vacancy 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 5th November 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 25th November 2026
Important Web-links of RITES Apprentice 2026
FAQs of RITES Ltd Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for RITES Ltd Recruitment ?
The starting date to apply online for RITES Ltd Recruitment is 5th November 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for RITES Ltd Recruitment ?
The last date to apply online for RITES Ltd Recruitment is 25th November 2026.
What is the total number of vacancies in RITES Ltd Recruitment ?
The total number of vacancies in RITES Ltd Recruitment is 281.