RITES Apprenticeship 2026-27 - 281 Graduate/Diploma/ITI Apprentices, Merit Based, Apply by 25 Nov
RITES Limited - Apprenticeship Programme FY 2026-27 (Graduate/Diploma/ITI)
All India - All India (posting as per RITES project locations)
| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice - Civil | — | — | — | — | 40 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Electrical | — | — | — | — | 26 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Mechanical | — | — | — | — | 36 |
| Graduate Apprentice - IT / Other Engg | — | — | — | — | 23 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Finance / HR (Non-Engg) | — | — | — | — | 43 |
| Diploma Apprentice - Civil | — | — | — | — | 12 |
| Diploma Apprentice - Electrical | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Diploma Apprentice - Mechanical | — | — | — | — | 26 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice - Mechanical | — | — | — | — | 23 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice - Electrical | — | — | — | — | 23 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice - Civil / Other | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| Diploma Apprentice - Chemical / Metallurgical | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| Total Vacancies | 281 | ||||
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 144 |
| SC | 32 |
| ST | 12 |
| OBC | 68 |
| EWS | 21 |
| Total | 277 |
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RITES Limited Important Dates 2026
RITES Limited Application Fee 2026
Nil
RITES Limited Age Limit 2026
Minimum Age
18 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
RITES Limited Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Graduate Rs. 15,650/mo, Diploma Rs. 13,450/mo, ITI Rs. 10,560/mo (incl. DBT)
RITES Limited Post Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice - Civil | 40 | — | BE/BTech Civil | — | — |
| 2 | Graduate Apprentice - Electrical | 26 | — | BE/BTech Electrical | — | — |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentice - Mechanical | 36 | — | BE/BTech Mechanical | — | — |
| 4 | Graduate Apprentice - IT / Other Engg | 23 | — | BE/BTech/BCA/MCA in IT or related | — | — |
| 5 | Graduate Apprentice - Finance / HR (Non-Engg) | 43 | — | BA/BBA/BCom/BSc/BCA (3-yr graduation) | — | — |
| 6 | Diploma Apprentice - Civil | 12 | — | 3-yr Engineering Diploma (Civil) | — | — |
| 7 | Diploma Apprentice - Electrical | 19 | — | 3-yr Engineering Diploma (Electrical) | — | — |
| 8 | Diploma Apprentice - Mechanical | 26 | — | 3-yr Engineering Diploma (Mechanical) | — | — |
| 9 | ITI Trade Apprentice - Mechanical | 23 | — | ITI pass (full-time) | — | — |
| 10 | ITI Trade Apprentice - Electrical | 23 | — | ITI pass (full-time) | — | — |
| 11 | ITI Trade Apprentice - Civil / Other | 5 | — | ITI pass (full-time) | — | — |
| 12 | Diploma Apprentice - Chemical / Metallurgical | 5 | — | 3-yr Engineering Diploma (Chemical/Metallurgical) | — | — |
| Total Vacancies | 281 | |||||
RITES Limited Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| S.No. | Post / Trade | PwD (horizontal) | Total (no category split notified) | Total Vacancies | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice - Civil | — | 40 | 40 | — |
| 2 | Graduate Apprentice - Electrical | — | 26 | 26 | — |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentice - Mechanical | — | 36 | 36 | — |
| 4 | Graduate Apprentice - IT / Other Engg | — | 23 | 23 | — |
| 5 | Graduate Apprentice - Finance / HR (Non-Engg) | — | 43 | 43 | — |
| 6 | Diploma Apprentice - Civil | — | 12 | 12 | — |
| 7 | Diploma Apprentice - Electrical | — | 19 | 19 | — |
| 8 | Diploma Apprentice - Mechanical | — | 26 | 26 | — |
| 9 | ITI Trade Apprentice - Mechanical | — | 23 | 23 | — |
| 10 | ITI Trade Apprentice - Electrical | — | 23 | 23 | — |
| 11 | ITI Trade Apprentice - Civil / Other | — | 5 | 5 | — |
| 12 | Diploma Apprentice - Chemical / Metallurgical | — | 5 | 5 | — |
| 13 | Graduate Apprentice - Civil (PwD) | 4 | — | 4 | PwD reservation is horizontal, included within the 281 total |
| Total | 4 | 281 | 285 | ||
RITES Limited Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Engineering Degree / Non-Engineering Graduate / Engineering Diploma / ITI pass (full-time).
- Min 60% for Gen/EWS, 50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD.
- Min 18 years as on 05.11.2026. Not already apprenticed.
RITES Limited Qualification / Education
- Engineering Degree / Non-Engineering Graduate / Engineering Diploma / ITI pass (full-time).
- Min 60% for Gen/EWS, 50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD.
- Min 18 years as on 05.11.2026. Not already apprenticed.
RITES Limited Job Details & Overview
RITES Limited, a Navratna and Schedule A Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, invites applications for 281 Apprentice posts for a one-year Apprenticeship Training Programme for FY 2026-27. Degree, Diploma and ITI candidates are eligible to apply. During the apprenticeship, candidates are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended).
Recruitment Summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Navratna PSU, Ministry of Railways) |
| Advertisement No. | Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01, dated 04.11.2026 |
| Total vacancies | 281 (Graduate 125 + 43 = 168, Diploma 62, ITI 51) |
| Training period | 1 year |
| Online application starts | 05 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026 |
| Apply on | NATS (Degree/Diploma) / NAPS (ITI) portal + RITES Apprentice Form at apprentice.rites.com |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Stipend (Rs./month) | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate (Engineering) - Civil | 15,650 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| Graduate (Engineering) - Electrical | 15,650 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Graduate (Engineering) - Mechanical | 15,650 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 36 |
| Graduate (Engineering) - IT | 15,650 | 8 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 13 |
| Graduate (Engineering) - Architecture / S&T / Chem | 15,650 | 9 | 4 | - | - | - | 10 |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) - Finance / HR | 15,650 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 43 |
| Diploma - Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Chem | 13,450 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 62 |
| ITI - Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Other | 10,560 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 51 |
| Total | - | 144 | 68 | 32 | 12 | 21 | 281 |
PwD reservation is on a horizontal basis (4 posts: 1 each in Grad-Engg Civil/Electrical/Mechanical and 1 in Diploma-Mechanical). Trades: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T, IT, Architecture, Chemical/Metallurgical, Finance, HR.
Eligibility
- Qualification: Engineering Degree (4 yrs) for Grad-Engg; 3-yr Bachelor for Non-Engg; 3-yr Engineering Diploma; ITI pass (full-time).
- Age: Candidate must have completed 18 years as on 05.11.2026.
- Minimum marks: 60% aggregate for Gen/EWS, 50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD.
- Not eligible: Candidates awaiting results; those who already completed apprenticeship; those with 1+ years of training/job experience after essential qualification; degree/diploma holders whose final semester result was before 05.11.2021 (5-year cut-off).
How to Apply
- Register with complete profile on NATS portal (Degree/Diploma) or NAPS portal (ITI).
- Apply on NATS/NAPS for Apprentice Openings with "RITES Limited" as Establishment Name (from 05.11.2026).
- Submit scanned documents via RITES Application Form at apprentice.rites.com/ApprenticeForm by 25.11.2026 - single PDF up to 10 MB (all semesters marksheets, passing cert, DOB proof, ID proof, caste cert).
- Indicate location preference in the same form.
Selection
Shortlisting purely on merit (aggregate marks in essential qualification). NO written test or interview. Ties broken by older age. Shortlisted candidates receive an email from [email protected] to join within the stipulated time.
Note: RITES has no obligation to offer employment during or after the apprenticeship. Duration is exactly one year and not extendable.
Contact: [email protected]
Notification PDF: Download
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RITES Limited Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 144 |
| OBC | 68 |
| SC | 32 |
| ST | 12 |
| EWS | 21 |
| Total | 281 |
How to Apply for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for RITES Limited - Apprenticeship Programme FY 2026-27 (Graduate/Diploma/ITI)'s RITES Apprenticeship 2026-27 - 281 Graduate/Diploma/ITI Apprentices, Merit Based, Apply by 25 Nov before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this RITES Limited - Apprenticeship Programme FY 2026-27 (Graduate/Diploma/ITI) recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of Nil online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 25 Nov 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
RITES Limited Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
RITES Limited Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this RITES Limited - Apprenticeship Programme FY 2026-27 (Graduate/Diploma/ITI) recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official RITES Limited - Apprenticeship Programme FY 2026-27 (Graduate/Diploma/ITI) notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 25 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
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What is RITES Apprenticeship 2026-27 - 281 Graduate/Diploma/ITI Apprentices, Merit Based, Apply by 25 Nov?
RITES Apprenticeship 2026-27 - 281 Graduate/Diploma/ITI Apprentices, Merit Based, Apply by 25 Nov is a government recruitment notification published by RITES Limited. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026 start on 04 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026 is 25 November 2026.
What is the application fee for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026?
Nil
What is the qualification required for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026?
Engineering Degree / Non-Engineering Graduate / Engineering Diploma / ITI pass (full-time). Min 60% for Gen/EWS, 50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD. Min 18 years as on 05.11.2026. Not already apprenticed.
How to apply for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for RITES Limited Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.