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Vacancy Details
- Graduate Apprentice – Engineering: 125 vacancies
Qualification: Four-Year Full-Time B.E., B.Tech. or B.Arch. Degree- Civil Engineering: 40
- Architecture: 2
- Electrical Engineering: 26
- Signal and Telecom: 2
- Mechanical Engineering: 36
- Information Technology: 13
- Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering: 6
- Graduate Apprentice – Non-Engineering: 43 vacancies
Qualification: Three-Year B.A., BBA, B.Com., B.Sc. or BCA Graduation- Finance: 21
- Human Resources (HR): 22
- Diploma Apprentice: 62 vacancies
Qualification: Three-Year Full-Time Engineering Diploma- Civil Engineering: 12
- Electrical Engineering: 19
- Mechanical Engineering: 26
- Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering: 5
- Trade Apprentice – ITI: 51 vacancies
Qualification: Full-Time ITI Qualification in Relevant Trade- Civil: 2
- Mechanical: 23
- Electrical: 23
- Other Trades: 3
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
Selection Process
step: 1
detail: Register on the appropriate apprenticeship portal (NATS for graduates/diploma, NAPS for ITI).
step: 2
detail: Apply for the RITES apprenticeship vacancy through the relevant portal.
step: 3
detail: Upload prescribed supporting documents through the separate RITES document submission form.
step: 4
detail: RITES verifies the eligibility, qualifications and category certificates of applicants.
step: 5
detail: RITES prepares a merit list based on percentage marks in the essential qualification.
step: 6
detail: Shortlisting is done from the merit list according to the available vacancies.
step: 7
detail: Shortlisted candidates are asked to join and must present original documents for verification.
step: 8
detail: Selected candidates complete NATS or NAPS contract formalities for apprenticeship engagement.
How to Apply
step1_register_portal: Engineering graduates, non-engineering graduates and diploma candidates must register and apply on NATS; ITI candidates must register and apply on NAPS.
step2_complete_profile: Complete registration, fill apprenticeship profile, verify personal details, category and aggregate percentage.
step3_search_and_apply: Search for RITES Limited establishment on the portal and apply for the relevant apprenticeship opportunity.
step4_save_details: Save NATS or NAPS application details and registration number after submission.
step5_rites_form_submit: Visit the RITES Apprentice Application Form, fill required information and upload a single combined PDF (max 10 MB) of prescribed documents by 25-11-2026.
step6_retain_proof: Retain registration and application details for future communication; duplicate document submissions are not accepted.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date for NATS / NAPS Application:
- Last Date for RITES Document Submission:
- Eligibility Cut-Off Date:
- Merit List Release Date:
- Joining Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the educational eligibility criteria for RITES apprentices?
Graduate Engineering candidates must have a four-year full-time B.E., B.Tech. or B.Arch degree. Graduate Non-Engineering candidates require a three-year B.A., BBA, B.Com., B.Sc. or BCA; Diploma apprentices need a three-year full-time engineering diploma and Trade apprentices need a full-time ITI qualification.
How do I apply for the RITES apprenticeship?
Engineering graduates and diploma candidates must register and apply via NATS, ITI candidates via NAPS, and all applicants must then upload prescribed documents as a single PDF through the RITES Apprentice Application Form by 25-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply for these RITES apprenticeships?
Both the portal application (NATS/NAPS) and the RITES document submission must be completed by 25-11-2026.
How are candidates selected for the apprenticeship?
Selection is based on percentage marks obtained in the essential qualifying examination; RITES prepares a merit list and shortlists candidates for document verification and joining. There is no written exam or interview.
What stipend or pay will apprentices receive?
Monthly stipends range from Rs. 10,560 to Rs. 15,650 depending on the apprenticeship category; specific amounts include Rs. 15,650 for Graduate apprentices, Rs. 13,450 for Diploma apprentices and Rs. 10,560 for ITI apprentices as listed in the notification.
