RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 40 Graduate & Diploma Engineer Apprentice – Apply Online @ nats.education.gov.in

Golden Opportunity! The RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (RCIL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways. This is a latest Sarkari Naukri for 40 Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer apprentices across India. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal before the last date. Check the official notification PDF, vacancy, eligibility, stipend, and selection process in this comprehensive guide.

Why Apply for RailTel Apprentice?

• Work with a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways – excellent career growth.
• Attractive monthly stipend as per 7th CPC norms.
• One-year apprenticeship with hands-on experience in telecom, IT, and engineering domains.
• Opportunity to work across India in multiple locations – Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, and more.
• No written exam – selection based on merit/interview.

RailTel Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

The recruitment offers a total of 40 vacancies for Graduate Engineers (32 posts) and Diploma Engineers (8 posts) in the fields of Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The tentative numbers and locations are given below.

Location-wise Availability

The apprenticeship may be offered in any of the following regions/states under RailTel:

• Corporate Office: New Delhi, Gurugram
• Northern Region: Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Amritsar, Rohtak, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Agra, Jhansi, Aligarh, Roorkee, Moradabad, Delhi/NCR, Kanpur, Banda, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mau
• Eastern Region: Kolkata, Malda, Asansol, Patna, Dhanbad, Samastipur, Sonepur, Muzzafarpur, Gaya, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, New Jalpaiguri
• Southern Region: Secunderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Ernakulam, Vijayawada
• Western Region: Nagpur, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Pune

Eligibility Criteria for RailTel Apprentice 2026

Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions before applying. Only eligible candidates will be considered for the merit list.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Engineer: Full-Time Regular Four Years Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Electronics & Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or any combination where Electronics is a main branch (e.g., Electronics & Instrumentation) – with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
• Diploma Engineer: Full-Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the above-mentioned streams – with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
• Also eligible: Candidates who have passed Sections A and B of Institution of Engineers (India) or Graduate Membership Examination of IETE in relevant branches.

Age Limit

18 to 27 years as on 28 July 2026. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per government directives.

Other Conditions

• No prior apprenticeship or job experience of 1 year or more after qualifying.
• Candidates who have completed 3 years post qualification are not eligible.
• Only full-time regular courses from AICTE-approved institutions are accepted (distance/part-time not eligible).
• Candidates already undergoing or terminated apprenticeship elsewhere are not eligible.

RailTel Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected apprentices will receive a consolidated monthly stipend (shared between RailTel and Government of India DBT).

No other benefits/allowances are provided.

Selection Process for RailTel Apprentice 2026

Selection will be based on merit list prepared region/state/location-wise, with preference to candidates from Government Institutions. Shortlisting may include an interview if required. Only medically fit candidates as per RCIL norms will be considered. Mere eligibility does not guarantee engagement.

How to Apply for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Follow these steps to apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal:

1. Visit nats.education.gov.in.
2. Register (if not already registered) on the NATS 2.0 portal.
3. Login and search for RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. apprenticeship opportunity.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and location preference details.
5. Upload certificate showing CGPA/percentage. If only CGPA, also upload conversion formula certificate.
6. Attach the duly filled Undertaking (Annexure-I) along with documents as a single PDF (size < 1 MB).
7. Review and submit before 27 August 2026.

No other mode of application will be accepted.

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