RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2025

📰 RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Detailed Explanation

This recruitment drive by RITES Limited (a 'Navratna' company under the Ministry of Railways) is a special opportunity for fresh pass-outs to undergo one year of valuable apprenticeship training.

🌟 Key Highlights & Important Dates

📊 Vacancy Breakdown (Total: 252 Posts)

The 252 vacancies are divided into three main categories based on the required qualification:

Discipline-wise Vacancy Distribution

• Graduate (Engineering) - 110: Civil (28), Electrical (37), Mechanical (31), Architecture (2), Signal & Telecom (4), Chemical/Metallurgical (8).

• Graduate (Non-Engineering) - 36: Finance (20), HR (16).

• Diploma Apprentice - 49: Electrical (20), Mechanical (15), Civil (11), Chemical/Metallurgical (3).

• Trade Apprentice (ITI) - 57: Electrical (28), Mechanical (23), Civil (5), Other Trades (1).

✅ Eligibility Criteria (As of 17.11.2025)

1. Educational Qualification

*Reserved categories include SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD.

2. Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years.

• Maximum Age: Not specified in the notification.

3. Other Conditions (Crucial Points)

You are NOT ELIGIBLE if you fall under any of these categories:

• You are waiting for your final exam results.

• You have already completed apprenticeship training before.

• You have one year or more of work experience after your qualifying study.

• For Degree/Diploma only: You passed your final exam before 17.11.2020 (more than 5 years ago). This 5-year rule does not apply to ITI candidates.

💰 Stipend Details (Monthly Payment)

This is a training program where you are paid a fixed stipend, not a full salary with allowances like DA or HRA.

🎯 Selection Process (Merit-Based)

The selection process is very simple and highly advantageous for candidates with good academic marks:

1. NO written test.

2. NO interview.

3. Selection is based purely on a Merit List calculated from the percentage of marks obtained in your qualifying exam (Degree/Diploma/ITI).

4. Tie-breaker: If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be given preference.

5. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and on the RITES website.

📝 How to Apply Online (3 Mandatory Steps)

The application process is online and involves three compulsory steps that must be completed by 05.12.2025.

Step 1: Registration on Government Portal

• For Graduate & Diploma: Register on the NATS Portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme).

• For ITI Candidates: Register on the NAPS Portal (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme / Apprenticeship India Portal).

Step 2: Apply to RITES on the Portal

• Log in to the respective portal (NATS/NAPS).

• Search for "RITES Limited" in the 'Establishment Name' or 'Opportunities' section.

• Apply for the specific apprenticeship opening that matches your qualification.

Step 3: Submit Documents on RITES Application Form (Crucial)

• After applying on NATS/NAPS, you MUST complete the final step on the RITES Application Form link (provided in the article).

• Documents Required (to be merged into a single PDF - Max 10 MB):

  • All Mark Sheets and Final Passing Certificate (Degree/Diploma/ITI).

  • CGPA to Percentage Conversion Formula (if applicable).

  • DOB Proof & ID Proof.

  • Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable; OBC-NCL must be issued on/after 17.11.2024).

• Fill in the RITES form and upload the single PDF document.