RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026: RITES Limited has released a notification for 281 Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentice seats for FY 2026-27. It is a one-year paid apprenticeship with a stipend of up to Rs. 15,650 per month.
Engineering and non-engineering graduates, diploma holders and ITI pass candidates can apply from 05.11.2026 to 25.11.2026. There is no written exam. Selection is on qualification marks.
About RITES:
RITES Limited is a Navratna public sector company under the Ministry of Railways. It works in transport consultancy, engineering and rolling stock export.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
| Organization Name | RITES Limited |
| Advt. No. | Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 |
| Post Name | Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 281 |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch, BA/BBA/B.Com/B.Sc/BCA, Diploma or ITI |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years (as on 05.11.2026) |
| Stipend | Rs. 10,560 to Rs. 15,650 per month |
| Training Period | 12 months |
| Freshers / Experienced | Freshers (passed on or after 05.11.2021) |
| Application Mode | Online (NATS/NAPS + RITES form) |
| Official Website | rites.com |
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Notification Date | 04.11.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 05.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25.11.2026 |
| Merit List | To be announced |
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RITES Apprentice Openings 2026 – Details
Seats by apprentice type and discipline:
| Apprentice Type | Discipline-wise Seats | Total |
| Graduate (Engineering) | Civil 40, Electrical 26, Mechanical 36, IT 13, Chemical/Metallurgy 6, Architecture 2, S&T 2 | 125 |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) | Finance 21, HR 22 | 43 |
| Diploma | Civil 12, Electrical 19, Mechanical 26, Chemical/Metallurgy 5 | 62 |
| ITI Trade | Civil 2, Mechanical 23, Electrical 23, Others 3 | 51 |
| Total | 281 |
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Apprentice Type | Qualification |
| Graduate (Engineering) | 4-year B.E / B.Tech / B.Arch in the relevant branch |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) | 3-year BA / BBA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA |
| Diploma | 3-year diploma in engineering |
| ITI Trade | Full-time ITI in the relevant trade |
You need at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD). Degree and diploma holders must have passed on or after 05.11.2021. Students waiting for results cannot apply.
Who Can Apply
- ✔ Has the required degree, diploma or ITI
- ✔ Scored 60% (50% for reserved categories)
- ✔ Passed degree/diploma on or after 05.11.2021
- ✔ Is at least 18 years old on 05.11.2026
- ✔ Has not done any apprenticeship before
- ✔ Has less than 1 year of job experience
Age Limit (as on 05.11.2026)
Minimum 18 years. The notification does not give a maximum age.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| All categories | No upper age limit given, so no relaxation table |
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All categories | No fee mentioned in the notification |
RITES Apprentice Stipend / Pay Scale
RITES Apprentices get a monthly stipend for 12 months, depending on the apprentice type.
| Apprentice Type | Stipend (per month) |
| Graduate (Engineering / Non-Engineering) | Rs. 15,650 |
| Diploma | Rs. 13,450 |
| ITI Trade | Rs. 10,560 |
The stipend includes the government DBT share for graduate and diploma apprentices.
Selection Process of RITES Apprentice:
The RITES Apprentice Recruitment has no written test or interview.
Stage 1 – Merit List
A merit list is made on the percentage of marks in the qualifying degree, diploma or ITI. If two candidates tie, the older one ranks higher.
Stage 2 – Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates bring original documents for verification and joining.
Why Apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The RITES Apprentice Recruitment gives freshers one year of paid training in a Navratna railway PSU, with no exam.
Non-engineering graduates in HR and Finance can also apply, which is rare in PSU apprentice drives.
How to Prepare for RITES Apprentice Selection
There is no exam, so make sure your application is complete:
- Register on NATS (degree/diploma) or NAPS (ITI) and select RITES Limited.
- Fill the RITES apprentice form and upload one PDF (up to 10 MB) with all documents.
- Enter your marks exactly as on your marksheet.
- Finish both steps before 25.11.2026.
Documents Required for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Keep these documents ready for the RITES Apprentice Recruitment:
- ✔ 10th certificate (date of birth proof)
- ✔ Degree / diploma / ITI certificate and marksheets
- ✔ NATS or NAPS enrolment number
- ✔ Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- ✔ Aadhaar card
- ✔ Recent photo
How to Apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The RITES Apprentice Recruitment has a two-step process:
- Graduates and diploma holders register on nats.education.gov.in. ITI candidates register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Apply to RITES Limited on the portal.
- Open the RITES apprentice form (apprentice.rites.com/ApprenticeForm).
- Fill your details and upload a single PDF of your documents (up to 10 MB).
- Submit both before 25.11.2026.
Important Points to Remember
- This is a 12-month apprenticeship, not a permanent job.
- No written test – selection is on marks.
- You need 60% marks (50% for reserved categories).
- Both NATS/NAPS and the RITES form are needed.
- Last date is 25.11.2026.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 281 Seats
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RITES Apprentice Recruitment- Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What is the last date for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date is 25.11.2026 for both the NATS/NAPS application and the RITES form.
Q2: How many seats are there?
A: 281 seats: 125 Graduate (Engineering), 43 Graduate (Non-Engineering), 62 Diploma and 51 ITI.
Q3: What is the stipend?
A: Rs. 15,650 for graduates, Rs. 13,450 for diploma and Rs. 10,560 for ITI apprentices per month.
Q4: Can BBA or B.Com graduates apply?
A: Yes. There are 43 seats for non-engineering graduates in Finance and HR.
Q5: Is there an exam?
A: No. Selection is on qualification marks followed by document verification.
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