RITES Apprentice Recruitment Overview
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 281 Apprentice (Trade, Diploma and Graduate) vacancies. Online applications start from 05th November 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RITES website. The last date to submit the application form is 25th November 2026.
| Company | Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice (Trade, Diploma and Graduate) |
| Advertisement No. | Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 |
| Total Posts | 281 |
| Gender | Male and Female |
| Stipend | ₹10,560 – ₹15,650 per month |
| Age Limit | Min. 18 Years (as on 05/11/2026) |
| Qualification | Relevant Degree, Engineering Diploma or ITI |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 05/11/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 25/11/2026 |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned |
| Website | https://www.rites.com/ |
RITES Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Apprenticeship Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice - Engineering | 125 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Non-Engineering | 43 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 62 |
| Trade Apprentice - ITI | 51 |
| Grand Total | 281 |
RITES Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Min. 18 Years (as on 05/11/2026) Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Experience | Not required / Fresher |
Educational Qualification
| Apprenticeship Category | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice - Engineering | Four-Year Full-Time B.E., B.Tech. or B.Arch. Degree / Final Semester Result Must Not Be Before 5 November 2021 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Non-Engineering | Three-Year B.A., BBA, B.Com., B.Sc. or BCA Graduation / Final Semester Result Must Not Be Before 5 November 2021 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Three-Year Full-Time Engineering Diploma / Final Semester Result Must Not Be Before 5 November 2021 |
| Trade Apprentice | Full-Time ITI Qualification in Relevant Trade / No Passing-Year Restriction Specified |
RITES Apprentice Recruitment Salary
| Apprenticeship Category | Monthly Stipend | Government DBT Component |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice - Engineering | ₹15,650 | ₹6,150 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Non-Engineering | ₹15,650 | ₹6,150 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹13,450 | ₹5,450 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ₹10,560 | Not Separately Specified |
Stipend Clarification: The notified amounts are monthly apprenticeship stipends, not regular employee salaries. The Graduate and Diploma figures already include the applicable Government direct benefit transfer component; these amounts must not be added again.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age is 18 years as on 05/11/2026.
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.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process
- NATS / NAPS Registration
- Apprenticeship Application
- RITES Document Submission
- Eligibility Verification
- Merit List
- Shortlisting
- Joining and Original Document Verification
- Apprenticeship Contract
RITES Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 04/11/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 05/11/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 25/11/2026 |
| Last Date for RITES Document Submission | 25/11/2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 05/11/2026 |
RITES Apprentice Recruitment How to Apply
1. Register and Apply through NATS or NAPS
- Step 1: Visit the NATS portal if you are an Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate or Diploma candidate.
- Step 2: ITI candidates should visit the NAPS Apprenticeship India portal.
- Step 3: Complete student or candidate registration if not already registered.
- Step 4: Log in and complete the apprenticeship profile.
- Step 5: Verify personal details, category, educational qualifications and aggregate percentage.
- Step 6: Search the available apprenticeship opportunities using the establishment name RITES Limited.
- Step 7: Select the relevant apprenticeship opportunity matching your qualification or trade.
- Step 8: Submit the application through the appropriate portal.
- Step 9: Save the NATS or NAPS application details and registration number.
Submit the RITES Apprentice Application Form
- Step 1: Visit the official RITES Apprentice Application Form.
- Step 2: Complete the form using the information requested by RITES.
- Step 3: Prepare all required educational qualification certificates and identity documents.
- Step 4: Include the applicable category certificate where reservation is claimed.
- Step 5: Include the university or institution's CGPA conversion formula where required.
- Step 6: Combine all prescribed documents into one PDF file not exceeding 10 MB.
- Step 7: Upload the combined PDF through the RITES application form.
- Step 8: Indicate the preferred posting location if the form provides that option.
- Step 9: Review the submitted information and document file carefully.
- Step 10: Complete the form in a single submission by 25 November 2026.
- Step 11: Retain your apprenticeship registration and application details for future communication.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Apply Online - Graduate / Diploma (NATS) | Apply Here → |
| Apply Online - ITI (NAPS) | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 281 vacancies: 125 Graduate Apprentice (Engineering), 43 Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering), 62 Diploma Apprentice, 51 Trade Apprentice (ITI Pass).
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 05 November 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 25 November 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 posts?
The age limit is candidates NOT completed 18 years of age as on cut-off date are not eligible.
Q 5. What is the application fee for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Not mentioned.
Abbreviation
| RITES | Rail India Technical and Economic Service |
|---|---|
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| FTE | Fixed Term Executive |
| EMD | Engineering Maintenance Department |
| C&P | Contracts & Procurement |