RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 281 Vacancies

Each track has its own eligibility line, so apply only under the track that matches your completed qualification. A candidate with a B.Sc. cannot apply under Graduate Engineering, and a candidate with a three-year diploma cannot apply under the graduate tracks. Confirm that your certificate names the exact discipline or trade the notification asks for, because the notification's qualification wording is the basis for screening.

Because no upper age limit is stated, the minimum age of 18 is the only age condition visible in the notification. Relaxation for any category is not specified in this notification, so do not plan around a relaxation you have not seen written in the official document.

• Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): ₹15,650 per month stipend, 125 seats.
• Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): ₹15,650 per month stipend, 43 seats.
• Diploma Apprentice: ₹13,450 per month stipend, 62 seats.
• ITI Trade Apprentice: ₹10,560 per month stipend, 51 seats.

These are apprentice stipends under the Apprentices Act, not regular salary. NPS, PF, DA and HRA do not apply to apprentice stipends, so no provident fund or pension deduction is made from the amount paid. The stipend is paid in full, subject only to income tax if your total income makes you liable. Because this is an apprenticeship, it does not carry the pension, leave or permanent employment benefits of a regular RITES post, and the notification does not describe any conversion to a permanent post. Use the salary calculator to compare the stipend with private sector trainee offers. For career growth, the practical benefit is the apprenticeship certificate and work experience, which candidates can use when applying for regular positions at RITES or elsewhere. Any promotion or conversion timeline is not specified in the notification, so see the official notification for training duration and conditions.

• Wrong photo or signature format: Uploading a photo or signature that does not match the size, format or background requirements in the notification is one of the most frequent causes of rejection. Check the specifications before uploading and use the image resizer if needed.
• Applying under the wrong track: Choosing Graduate Engineering when your degree is in a non-engineering discipline, or choosing a graduate track when you hold only a diploma or ITI certificate, leads to rejection at screening.
• Incomplete education details: Leaving roll numbers, passing years or percentage fields blank, or entering marks that differ from the marksheet, causes mismatches during verification.
• Miscalculating the age limit: The minimum age is 18 years. Calculate your age on the closing date, not the date you apply.
• Claiming a category without proof: If you tick a reserved category, you must hold a valid certificate in the prescribed format. Relaxation details are not specified in this notification, so do not assume any benefit.
• Missing documents at verification: Keep original certificates, marksheets, ID proof and attested copies ready. Candidates who cannot produce originals at document verification are typically removed from the process.

After shortlisting, selected candidates typically go through document verification using the original certificates, marksheets and category proof listed in the notification. The notification details available here do not specify whether a medical examination applies, the training duration, or the exact posting locations, so check the official notification for those points. Joining formalities, including the apprenticeship agreement, usually follow document verification, and the complete timeline from result to joining is not specified in the notification details provided.

Candidates should keep their contact details active on the portal throughout the process, since call letters and joining instructions are normally communicated through the registered email and mobile number. Plan for the possibility that the process runs for several months after the application closes, and do not make commitments that depend on a specific joining date until you receive written confirmation.

RITES Limited is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, working in transport infrastructure consultancy, engineering, project management and related services. The company operates in India and internationally, and its work spans railways, roads, metro systems, ports and other infrastructure sectors.

As a public sector enterprise, RITES is subject to government recruitment oversight and publishes its notifications on official channels, which is why its apprenticeship listings are a reliable route for graduates and trade certificate holders. Candidates should still verify every detail against the official notification, since the summary on any third-party page is not a substitute for the original document.

The four tracks in this recruitment are training positions. Graduate Engineering and Non-Engineering apprentices are placed to gain practical exposure to professional work in their discipline, while Diploma and ITI trade apprentices receive hands-on training in their technical trade. The day-to-day duties, whether the work is field-based or desk-based, and the uniform requirements are not specified in the notification details provided, so see the official notification for those specifics.

Public interaction, tools and equipment, and the reporting structure during training will depend on the specific placement assigned after selection. Candidates should expect supervised practical work under senior staff for the duration of the apprenticeship, and should treat the placement as a learning role rather than a permanent position.