RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications for 281 apprenticeship training vacancies across India. The recruitment is being held under Advertisement No. Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01, dated 4 November 2026. Applications are open from 5 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 25 November 2026. Graduate and Diploma candidates must apply through the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in, ITI candidates through the NAPS portal, and all applicants must also submit their documents through the RITES Apprentice Application Form at rites.com by 25 November 2026 тАФ registration on NATS or NAPS alone is not enough.
The 281 vacancies are divided into four categories: 125 Graduate Apprentice (Engineering), 43 Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering), 62 Diploma Apprentice and 51 ITI Trade Apprentice posts. This is a one-year apprenticeship programme, and it does not guarantee permanent employment with RITES Limited.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Details
- Organisation: RITES Limited
- Advertisement No.: Pers./26-10/Apprentice/2026-27/01 dated 4 November 2026
- Total vacancies: 281
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): 125; Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): 43
- Diploma Apprentice: 62; ITI Trade Apprentice: 51
- Application window: 5 to 25 November 2026
- Official website: rites.com
Eligibility and Age Limit
Applicants must be at least 18 years old as on 5 November 2026. Graduate and Diploma apprentices apply through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, while ITI trade apprentices apply through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal. Every applicant, whichever portal they use, must also complete the RITES Apprentice Application Form on rites.com and submit the required documents by 25 November 2026.
Selection and Training
The apprenticeship training runs for one year. Candidates should read the official advertisement carefully for the trade-wise eligibility, stipend and selection process, and keep copies of their NATS or NAPS registration and the RITES application form. An apprenticeship is a training opportunity and does not carry any assurance of a permanent job.
How to Apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026
First register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) if you are a Graduate or Diploma candidate, or on the NAPS portal if you are an ITI candidate. Then fill in the RITES Apprentice Application Form at rites.com and submit your documents before the last date, 25 November 2026.
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FAQs
What is the last date to apply for RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 25 November 2026.
How many apprentice posts are available?
There are 281 posts: 125 Graduate Apprentice (Engineering), 43 Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering), 62 Diploma Apprentice and 51 ITI Trade Apprentice.
How do I apply for the RITES apprenticeship?
Graduate and Diploma candidates register on the NATS portal and ITI candidates on the NAPS portal, and all applicants must also submit documents through the RITES Apprentice Application Form at rites.com.
Is registration on NATS or NAPS enough?
No. You must also submit the RITES Apprentice Application Form with documents by 25 November 2026.
Does the apprenticeship lead to a permanent job?
No. It is a one-year apprenticeship programme and does not guarantee permanent employment.
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