RITES Apprentices Recruitment 2026: 281 Graduate, Diploma & Trade Apprentice Posts – Apply Online @ rites.com

RITES Apprentices Recruitment 2026 – Overview

RITES Limited has issued Advertisement No. Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 dated 4 November 2026 for engagement of 281 apprentices across Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade categories for the FY 2026-27 apprenticeship programme. Graduate Apprentice posts account for 168 vacancies (125 Engineering and 43 Non-Engineering), Diploma Apprentice for 62, and ITI Trade Apprentice for 51.

This is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. RITES expressly states that the training does not guarantee permanent employment, and the company has no obligation to offer employment during or after the apprenticeship period.

Important Dates – RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy & Stipend

RITES Graduate Engineering Apprentice – Discipline-Wise Breakdown

RITES Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentice – Discipline-Wise Breakdown

RITES Diploma Apprentice – Discipline-Wise Breakdown

RITES ITI Trade Apprentice – Trade-Wise Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed full-time qualification recognized by UGC, AICTE, NCVT, or SCVT in the relevant discipline as on 5 November 2026.

Educational Qualification by Apprenticeship Category

Minimum Qualification Marks

Passing-Year Eligibility

Age Limit

Previous Apprenticeship & Experience Restrictions

The following candidates are not eligible:

• Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training.
• Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training.
• Candidates with one year or more of post-qualification training.
• Candidates with one year or more of post-qualification job experience.
• Candidates whose essential qualification result is pending as on 5 November 2026.
• Candidates below 18 years of age on the eligibility cut-off date.

Reservation & PwBD Details

The notification provides reservation for SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). PwBD reservation is horizontal and is included within the notified vacancies. Applicants must have at least 40% of the relevant disability with a certificate from a competent authority. Note: the published grand-total row in the notified reservation table lists 32 SC, 12 ST, 68 OBC, 21 EWS, and 144 UR vacancies totalling 277, against an advertised 281 posts. Candidates should follow the officially advertised 281-post total and consult any subsequent RITES corrigendum for clarification.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

Selection is based on percentage marks obtained in the essential qualification relevant to the selected apprenticeship trade. There is no written examination and no interview.

1. NATS / NAPS Registration: Candidates register and apply through the appropriate apprenticeship portal for RITES Limited.
2. RITES Document Submission: Applicants upload prescribed documents as a single PDF through the RITES Apprentice Application Form.
3. Eligibility Verification: RITES reviews submitted qualifications, category details, and supporting certificates.
4. Merit List Preparation: Eligible candidates are ranked using their qualifying examination percentage.
5. Shortlisting: Candidates are selected according to available vacancies.
6. Document Verification & Joining: Shortlisted applicants must present original records when reporting.
7. Apprenticeship Contract: Selected candidates complete NATS or NAPS contract formalities.

Tie-Breaking Rule: If two candidates obtain the same qualifying examination percentage, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list. Where the prescribed qualification specifies marks in the Honours subject, those marks will be used; otherwise, aggregate of all subjects is considered.

Screening Clause: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for any stage of the application or verification process.

Stipend & Training Duration

The training duration is one year for all categories and will not be extended. These are apprenticeship stipends under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not regular employee salaries. Graduate and Diploma figures include the Government DBT component; these must not be added again.

How to Apply – RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Register and Apply through NATS or NAPS

Graduate and Diploma candidates must apply through the NATS Portal. ITI candidates must apply through the NAPS Apprenticeship India Portal. Search for the establishment "RITES Limited", select the relevant opportunity, and submit the portal application.

Step 2: Submit the RITES Apprentice Application Form

All candidates must separately upload the prescribed documents as a single PDF (maximum 10 MB) through the RITES Apprentice Application Form. Both stages must be completed by 25 November 2026. Only one submission is accepted. Documents sent by email or hard copy will not be considered.

Required Documents for Uploading

Document Upload Rules

• Combine all required documents into one PDF file not exceeding 10 MB.
• Only one submission of the RITES application form is accepted.
• Documents sent by email or submitted as hard copy will not be considered at the application stage.
• Do not upload documents not requested in the notification.

Official Notification PDF

The seven-page advertisement contains the full vacancy distribution, qualifications, stipend rates, minimum marks, eligibility restrictions, NATS/NAPS registration instructions, document submission procedure, and selection conditions.

Download RITES Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to complete both the NATS/NAPS portal application and the mandatory RITES document submission form is 25 November 2026. Both stages must be completed by this date.

Is there an application fee for RITES Apprentices Recruitment 2026?

The official advertisement does not specify an application or examination fee for this apprenticeship engagement. Candidates should follow only the official NATS, NAPS, and RITES application instructions and avoid payments to unauthorized intermediaries.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. This is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. RITES expressly states it has no obligation to offer employment during or after the apprenticeship period. Selection does not provide a right to subsequent permanent employment.

What is the monthly stipend for RITES Apprentices?

The monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 10,560 to Rs. 15,650 depending on category. Graduate Apprentice (Engineering and Non-Engineering) receive Rs. 15,650; Diploma Apprentice receive Rs. 13,450; and ITI Trade Apprentice receive Rs. 10,560 per month for one year of training.

Will there be a written exam or interview for RITES Apprentice selection?

No. The notification explicitly confirms there will be no written examination and no interview. Selection is purely merit-based using the percentage marks obtained in the essential qualification relevant to the selected apprenticeship trade.

Can candidates who graduated before November 2021 apply?

No. Degree and diploma candidates whose final semester results were declared before 5 November 2021 are ineligible under this notification. This five-year passing-date restriction does not apply to ITI candidates.