RITES Limited has announced the recruitment for 252 Apprentice vacancies under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) for the year 2025‑26. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain practical training in various engineering and non‑engineering trades.
The recruitment drive invites applications for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprenticeships, offering hands‑on industry experience. The vacancies will be filled based on merit, with no written exams or interviews. Applications can be submitted online through the NATS and NAPS portals.
RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Ministry of Railways) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. | Pers./26‑10/Apprentice/2025‑26/01 |
| Total Vacancies | 252 |
| Training Duration | 1 year (non‑extendable) |
| Application Mode | Online via NATS / NAPS portals |
| Selection Basis | Merit (Academic %), no written test or interview |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 13 November 2025 |
| Application Start | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 December 2025 |
RITES Apprentice Vacancy Details 2025
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 110 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 49 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 57 |
Education and Eligibility Criteria
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): Full‑time BE/B.Tech/B.Arch (4‑year) in relevant discipline.
Graduate Apprentice (Non‑Engineering): Full‑time BA/BBA/B.Com/BSc/BCA (3‑year) from a recognised university.
Diploma Apprentice: Full‑time 3‑year Engineering Diploma from recognised institution.
Trade Apprentice (ITI Pass): ITI pass in relevant trade.
RITES Apprentice Salary (Stipend) Details
Graduate Apprentice: ₹ 14,000 (approx)
Diploma Apprentice: ₹ 12,000 (approx)
Trade Apprentice: ₹ 10,000 (approx)
RITES Apprentice Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years as of 17 November 2025.
No upper age limit mentioned in the notification.
RITES Apprentice Selection Process
Merit based on percentage of marks in the relevant qualification.
No written test or interview.
Application Fee
No application fee required.
How to Apply
Register on the NATS/NAPS portal.
Apply for RITES Limited apprenticeship through the portals.
Submit scanned documents (education certificates, DOB proof, etc.) by 5 December 2025.
Ensure mobile number and email ID are active for further communication.
Official Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | RITES Apprentice Notification |
| Official RITES Portal | RITES Careers |
| NATS Portal | NATS Portal |
| NAPS Portal | NAPS Portal |








