RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 281 apprentice posts to engineering graduates, non-engineering graduates, diploma holders and ITI pass candidates. RITES Ltd is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. The monthly stipend ranges from ₹10,560 to ₹15,650, and you apply until 25 November 2026.
Applying takes two steps. First you apply on the NATS or NAPS apprenticeship portal, and then you upload your documents on RITES’ own form. If you finish only one step, your application is incomplete.
Job Overview – RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | RITES Ltd (Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Railways) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 281 |
| Qualification | Engineering degree, non-engineering degree, engineering diploma or ITI |
| Minimum Marks | 60% (General/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) |
| Minimum Age | 18 years completed |
| Stipend | ₹10,560 to ₹15,650 per month |
| Application Mode | Online, through NATS or NAPS, plus a document upload on RITES’ form |
| Start Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply and upload documents | 25 November 2026 |
Vacancy Details and Stipend
| Apprentice Type | Vacancies | Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | 125 | A four-year full-time BE, BTech or BArch | ₹15,650 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) | 43 | A three-year BA, BBA, BCom, BSc or BCA | ₹15,650 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 62 | A three-year full-time engineering diploma | ₹13,450 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI pass) | 51 | A full-time ITI | ₹10,560 |
| Total | 281 |
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) by Discipline
| Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|
| Civil | 40 |
| Mechanical | 36 |
| Electrical | 26 |
| IT | 13 |
| Chemical / Metallurgical | 6 |
| Architecture | 2 |
| Signal & Telecom | 2 |
| Total | 125 |
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) by Discipline
| Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|
| HR | 22 |
| Finance | 21 |
| Total | 43 |
Diploma Apprentice by Discipline
| Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 26 |
| Electrical | 19 |
| Civil | 12 |
| Chemical / Metallurgical | 5 |
| Total | 62 |
ITI Trade Apprentice by Trade
| Trade | Posts |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 23 |
| Electrical | 23 |
| Civil | 2 |
| Other trades (Welder, Fitter, Turner, Plumber, Surveyor and more) | 3 |
| Total | 51 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Recognised qualification: your degree or diploma must come from a university or institute recognised by UGC or AICTE, and your ITI from one recognised by NCVT or SCVT, in the relevant discipline.
- Minimum marks: at least 60% in aggregate for General and EWS candidates, and at least 50% in aggregate for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PwBD candidates against reserved posts.
- Age: you must have completed 18 years on the cut-off date.
The details we have give no maximum age and no cut-off date, so check the notification for both.
Stipend
An apprenticeship pays a monthly stipend, not a salary. Engineering and non-engineering graduates get ₹15,650, diploma apprentices get ₹13,450, and ITI trade apprentices get ₹10,560. The details we have don’t give the length of the apprenticeship.
Application Fee
The details we have mention no application fee. Don’t pay anyone who asks for money to apply.
How to Apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Step 1: Register and Apply on NATS or NAPS
- Graduates and diploma holders (engineering degree, BA, BBA, BCom, BSc, BCA, diploma): register on the NATS portal and complete your profile.
- ITI pass candidates: register on the NAPS portal and complete your profile.
- Log in with your user ID or email ID.
- Search for the apprenticeship openings, choose “RITES Limited” as the establishment name, and apply.
Step 2: Upload Your Documents on RITES’ Form
After you apply on NATS or NAPS, fill in the RITES application form and submit scanned copies of your documents there by 25 November 2026. You need:
- Qualification certificates: marksheets of all semesters or years, plus the final passing certificate of your degree, diploma or ITI. If your institution uses CGPA, add the scanned conversion formula that turns CGPA into a percentage.
- Date of birth proof: your Matriculation certificate, Aadhaar card, driving licence or another document that shows your date of birth clearly.
- Identity proof: your Aadhaar card, driving licence or Voter ID card.
- Category certificate: in the Government of India format, if you belong to SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS or PwBD.
If your certificates are photos, our Image to PDF Converter can turn them into files for upload. Check the form’s size and format rules first.
Tips to Avoid Mistakes
- Do both steps. Applying on NATS or NAPS alone isn’t enough, and neither is uploading documents alone.
- Complete your profile first. The portal asks for a complete NATS or NAPS profile before you can apply, so register early.
- Check your percentage. You need 60% (General/EWS) or 50% (reserved categories) in aggregate. Work yours out before you apply, and use the conversion formula if you have a CGPA.
- Match your name and date of birth across your certificates, so verification goes smoothly.
- Don’t leave it to the last day. Two portals and several documents take time.
Official Notification and Application Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Register and Apply (NATS: graduates and diploma holders) | NATS Portal |
| Register and Apply (NAPS: ITI candidates) | NAPS Portal |
| Document Upload (RITES Application Form) | Upload Documents |
| Official Notification | View Official Notification (PDF) |
| Official Website | RITES Ltd |
What the Details We Have Don’t Say
They don’t give the posting locations (so check whether you can manage the cost of living there, because the stipend is modest), the length of the apprenticeship, the maximum age, the cut-off date for age, the selection process, or whether any job follows the apprenticeship. The notification may answer these.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there?
281: 125 engineering graduate, 43 non-engineering graduate, 62 diploma and 51 ITI trade apprentice posts.
2. What is the stipend?
₹15,650 a month for graduate apprentices, ₹13,450 for diploma apprentices and ₹10,560 for ITI trade apprentices.
3. What marks do I need?
At least 60% in aggregate for General and EWS candidates, and at least 50% for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates against reserved posts.
4. How do I apply?
In two steps. Apply on NATS (graduates and diploma holders) or NAPS (ITI candidates), choosing “RITES Limited”, and then upload your scanned documents on the RITES application form. Do both by 25 November 2026.
5. Is there an application fee?
The details we have mention no fee. Check the notification, and pay nothing to anyone outside the official portals.
Disclaimer: Meghalaya Job Portal is an informational platform. Please cross-check all details on the official website before applying. Read the official notification, check your eligibility, and use only the official NATS, NAPS and RITES portals. Don’t pay money to anyone else.
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