Overview
RITES Limited has released a recruitment notification for the post of Graduate, Diploma and Trade Apprentice (281 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Relevant Degree, Engineering Diploma or ITI can apply online through nats / naps and rites application form before 25 November 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- RITES Limited
- Qualification
- Relevant Degree, Engineering Diploma or ITI
- Vacancies
- 281
- Advertisement No
- Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01
- Posted
- 4 November 2026
- Last date to apply
- 25 November 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Age and Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date for NATS / NAPS Application | 25 November 2026 |
| Last Date for RITES Document Submission | 25 November 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Merit List Release Date | To Be Announced |
| Joining Date | To Be Communicated to Shortlisted Candidates |
| Age Calculation Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Date-of-Birth Proof | Matriculation Certificate, Aadhaar or Other Accepted Document |
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Vacancy Details
Apprenticeship Category: Vacancies Graduate Apprentice - Engineering: 125 Graduate Apprentice - Non-Engineering: 43 Diploma Apprentice: 62 Trade Apprentice - ITI: 51 Total: 281
Eligibility
Candidates must possess the prescribed full-time engineering degree, non-engineering graduation, engineering diploma or ITI qualification in the relevant discipline. The qualification must be recognized by the applicable UGC, AICTE, NCVT or SCVT authority.
Age Limit
Candidates must have completed at least 18 years of age as on 5 November 2026. Age Criteria: Details Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: Not Specified Age Calculation Date: 5 November 2026 Additional Age Conditions: As per Applicable Apprenticeship Rules The notification does not provide a separate upper-age limit or category-wise age relaxation table. Applicants must satisfy the minimum age and all other applicable apprenticeship eligibility conditions.
Application Fee
The official advertisement does not specify an application or examination fee for this apprenticeship engagement. Candidates should follow only the official NATS, NAPS and RITES application instructions and avoid payments to unauthorized recruiters or intermediaries.
Reservation
The official notification provides reservation for SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, EWS and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. However, the category-wise figures in the notified vacancy table contain an arithmetic discrepancy. The published grand-total row lists 32 SC, 12 ST, 68 OBC, 21 EWS and 144 UR vacancies, adding up to 277, whereas the notification advertises 281 total posts. Certain discipline-level category allocations also do not add up to their stated totals. Important: Candidates should follow the officially advertised 281-post recruitment total and consult any subsequent RITES corrigendum for clarification of the reservation breakup. PwBD reservation is horizontal and is included within the notified vacancies, not additional to them.
Selection Process
Qualification Marks-Based Merit and Document Verification
Required Documents
Candidates must upload the documents specified in the official advertisement through the RITES application form. All required documents must be combined into one PDF file with a maximum size of 10 MB. Document: Requirement All Semester / Year Marksheet: Required for Applicable Qualification Final Degree / Diploma / ITI Passing Certificate: Required CGPA-to-Percentage Conversion Formula: Required Where CGPA Is Awarded Date-of-Birth Proof: Matriculation Certificate, Aadhaar or Other Accepted Document Photo Identity Proof: Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Voter ID or Other Accepted ID SC / ST Certificate: Where Applicable OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate: Where Applicable EWS Certificate: Where Applicable PwBD Certificate: Where Applicable
Important Instructions
• RITES has advertised 281 apprenticeship training posts for FY 2026-27. • Applications start on 5 November 2026 and close on 25 November 2026. • Graduate and Diploma candidates must apply through NATS. • ITI candidates must apply through NAPS. • All applicants must complete the separate RITES document submission form. • Only one apprenticeship position may be applied for. • Only the latest valid completed apprenticeship application is considered if multiple applications are submitted. • The minimum age is 18 years as on 5 November 2026. • The minimum qualification marks are 60% or 50%, depending on the applicable reservation conditions. • The five-year qualification passing restriction applies to Degree and Diploma candidates, not ITI candidates. • Previous apprenticeship and one year or more of post-qualification experience make a candidate ineligible. • No written examination or interview will be conducted. • Selection is based on the essential qualification percentage. • Training duration is one year and will not be extended. • Monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 10,560 to Rs. 15,650. • Posting may be anywhere in India. • RITES is not obligated to provide employment after apprenticeship completion. • Candidates should monitor the official website for further updates and any corrigendum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 281 Graduate, Diploma and Trade Apprentice Posts?
Notification Date: 4 November 2026; Age and Eligibility Cut-Off Date: 5 November 2026; Application Start Date: 5 November 2026; Application Last Date: 25 November 2026; Notification Release Date: 4 November 2026; Online Application Start Date: 5 November 2026; Last Date for NATS / NAPS Application: 25 November 2026; Last Date for RITES Document Submission: 25 November 2026; Eligibility Cut-Off Date: 5 November 2026; Merit List Release Date: To Be Announced; Joining Date: To Be Communicated to Shortlisted Candidates; Age Calculation Date: 5 November 2026; Date-of-Birth Proof: Matriculation Certificate, Aadhaar or Other Accepted Document
What is the application fee?
Not Specified in Notification
What is the age limit?
Details
What is the selection process?
Qualification Marks-Based Merit and Document Verification