RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026

RITES Limited has released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the financial year 2026–27. Through this recruitment drive, the organisation intends to engage 281 apprentices in Graduate Engineering, Graduate Non-Engineering, Diploma and ITI trades. Eligible candidates from across India can apply for the one-year apprenticeship training programme.

RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities for candidates who have completed BE, B.Tech, B.Arch, BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, Engineering Diploma or ITI qualifications. The selection will be based on the marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualification. There will be no written examination or interview.

The online application process on the respective apprenticeship portals will commence on 5 November 2026. Candidates must complete the application process, including submission of the required documents through the RITES application form, by 25 November 2026.

RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

RITES Apprentice Vacancy 2026

RITES Limited has announced a total of 281 vacancies under four apprenticeship categories. The category-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

Trade-Wise Vacancy Details

The detailed discipline-wise vacancy distribution is as follows.

1. Graduate Apprentice – Engineering (125 Posts)

2. Graduate Apprentice – Non-Engineering (43 Posts)

3. Diploma Apprentice (62 Posts)

4. ITI Trade Apprentice (51 Posts)

Other ITI trades include Welder, Fitter, Turner, Plumber and Surveyor.

RITES Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend according to their apprenticeship category.

The notification specifies that the Graduate Apprentice stipend includes a DBT component of ₹6,150, while the Diploma Apprentice stipend includes a DBT component of ₹5,450.

The apprenticeship training period will be one year.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the relevant full-time educational qualification for the apprenticeship category in which they are applying.

Graduate Engineering Apprentice

Candidates must have completed a four-year full-time Engineering Degree such as:

• BE
• B.Tech
• B.Arch

The qualification must be in the relevant engineering discipline mentioned in the vacancy details.

Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentice

Candidates must have completed a three-year graduation course in any of the following disciplines:

• BA
• BBA
• B.Com
• B.Sc
• BCA

The available non-engineering apprenticeship disciplines are Finance and HR.

Diploma Apprentice

Candidates must possess a three-year full-time Engineering Diploma in the relevant discipline.

ITI Trade Apprentice

Candidates must have completed a full-time ITI course in the relevant trade. The notification includes Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and other trades such as Welder, Fitter, Turner, Plumber and Surveyor.

The qualifications must be from recognised institutions. Degree and Diploma qualifications must be recognised by UGC/AICTE, while ITI qualifications must be recognised by NCVT/SCVT.

Age Limit

Candidates must have completed 18 years of age as on 5 November 2026.

The notification does not specify an upper age limit in the eligibility conditions provided in the advertisement.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must satisfy the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by RITES Limited.

The required marks will be calculated based on the aggregate of all subjects, unless the qualification specifically requires marks obtained in the Honours subject.

Candidates whose results are awaited as on 5 November 2026 are not eligible to apply.

Other Eligibility Conditions

Candidates should carefully check the following conditions before submitting their applications:

• Candidates must have completed their essential qualification before the cut-off date of 5 November 2026.
• Engineering Degree, Non-Engineering Degree and Diploma qualifications must not have been completed before 5 November 2021.
• The five-year qualification completion restriction does not apply to ITI candidates.
• Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, or are currently undergoing such training, are not eligible.
• Candidates who have one year or more of training or job experience after obtaining the essential qualification are not eligible.
• Candidates awaiting their essential qualification results on the cut-off date cannot apply.
• Candidates must have completed 18 years of age as on the cut-off date.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on merit.

There will be no written examination or interview.

The merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the essential educational qualification applicable to the respective apprenticeship trade.

The minimum qualifying marks are:

• 60% aggregate marks for General and EWS candidates.
• 50% aggregate marks for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD candidates against reserved positions.

If two candidates obtain the same marks, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list.

After verification of the submitted documents, shortlisted candidates will be informed through email. The selection list will also be published on the official RITES website.

How to Apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must complete the application process through the respective apprenticeship portal and subsequently submit the required documents through the separate RITES application form.

The application procedure is as follows:

Step 1: Register on the Apprenticeship Portal

• Engineering Degree, Non-Engineering Degree and Diploma candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
• ITI candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal.

Step 2: Apply for RITES Apprenticeship

After completing registration, candidates must log in to their respective NATS or NAPS accounts and search for RITES Limited under the Establishment Name.

Select the relevant apprenticeship opening and submit the application.

Step 3: Fill the RITES Application Form

After applying through the respective apprenticeship portal, candidates must visit the RITES Apprentice Application Form and submit the required documents.

Step 4: Upload Required Documents

Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents:

1. Mark sheets of all semesters or years of the qualifying examination.
2. Final passing certificate of Degree, Diploma or ITI.
3. Date of Birth proof such as Matriculation Certificate, Aadhaar Card or Driving Licence.
4. Identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence or Voter ID.
5. Caste or category certificate, wherever applicable.
6. CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula issued by the institution or university, if applicable.

Step 5: Submit the Application

All required documents must be combined into a single PDF file of a maximum size of 10 MB and uploaded through the RITES application form.

Candidates must submit the documents in a single submission. Multiple submissions will not be entertained. Applications or documents sent through email or hard copy will not be accepted.

Candidates may also indicate their preferred posting location in the RITES application form. However, final posting will be decided according to the requirements of the organisation.

Important Dates

Important Links

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying. They must ensure that their personal information, educational qualifications, category details and aggregate percentage are correctly updated on the NATS or NAPS portal.

Only one apprenticeship application is permitted per candidate. In case of multiple applications, only the latest valid and completed application will be considered.

Candidates should also remember that completing the apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment with RITES Limited. The apprenticeship is intended to provide one year of practical training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

 ALSO READ

• Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1,500 Posts, Apply Online
• ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3,047 ITI, Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Posts
• BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 134 Graduate & Diploma Engineering Apprentice Posts