40 Posts – The RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026(All India Can Apply) – Last Date 27 August Govt Exam Update
40 Posts – The RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026(All India Can Apply) – Last Date 27 August Govt Exam Update
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The RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released by RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (RCIL) for engagement of Graduate Engineers and Diploma Engineers as Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates can submit their online application through the NATS 2.0 portal.
The RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been announced by RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (RCIL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, for engagement of 40 apprentices (Graduate Engineers and Diploma Engineers) across various locations in India. Candidates can check the important details related to the recruitment, including application dates, eligibility, selection process, and stipend in the table below.
RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download
The RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF has been released by RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. Candidates can download the official notification PDF from the direct link given below to check important details such as vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application dates, selection process, and stipend. It is advisable to read the notification carefully before filling out the online application form. Click on the link below to download the RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.
The RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has announced a total of 40 vacancies, comprising 32 posts for Graduate Engineers and 8 posts for Diploma Engineers, in the fields of Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The tentative numbers and locations are given below.
How to Apply for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply for the RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 only through the NATS 2.0 portal. Follow the simple steps below to complete the online application process successfully.
Visit the official NATS 2.0 portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
Candidates not already registered on the NATS 2.0 portal should register themselves before applying.
Log in and search for the RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. apprenticeship opportunity.
Fill in the application form with your personal, educational, and location preference details carefully.
Upload the certificate showing your CGPA or percentage in the “Upload Certificate” column. If only CGPA is mentioned, also upload the CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula/certificate.
Attach the duly filled undertaking (Annexure-I) along with the above documents as a single PDF file of size less than 1 MB.
Review all the details carefully before submitting the application.
Submit the application form before the last date, i.e., 27 August 2026.
RailTel Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting the application form. The eligibility criteria include educational qualification, age limit, and other requirements. Only eligible candidates will be considered for the recruitment process.
What is the Educational Qualification for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a Full-Time Regular Four Years Graduation in Engineering/Technology, or a Full-Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Engineering/Technology (from colleges approved by AICTE), with an aggregate of 60% marks, in the stream/branch of:
Electronics & Telecommunication, or
Telecommunication, or
Computer Science & Engineering or Information Technology, or
Electrical Engineering, or
Electronics Engineering, or
Any other combination of Engineering branches where Electronics is one of the main branches, like Electronics & Instrumentation.
Candidates who have passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institute of Engineers (India), or the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India), in the above-mentioned relevant branches, are also eligible.
What is the Age Limit for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27 years as on the date of notification of this letter, i.e., 28.07.2026. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be as per the Presidential/Governmental Directives.
What are the Other Eligibility Conditions for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No Engineering Graduate or Diploma Holder who has undergone training or possesses job/work experience of one year or more after attaining the required qualification shall be eligible.
Candidates who have completed three years post their Graduation/Diploma will not be considered for apprenticeship.
Candidates who have already completed their apprenticeship, or terminated their apprenticeship mid-way, or are pursuing apprenticeship with other organizations, are NOT eligible.
Candidates who have obtained their qualification through distance learning or part-time mode are NOT eligible to apply.
RailTel Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly stipend, shared between RailTel and the Government of India (DBT Share), as per the details below.
Category
Monthly Stipend (Rs.)
RailTel Share (Rs.)
Government of India (DBT Share) (Rs.)
Graduate Apprentice
14,000
9,500
4,500
Diploma Apprentice
12,000
8,000
4,000
Note: The Apprentice shall not be entitled to any other benefit/facility/allowance apart from the consolidated stipend.
RailTel Apprentice Selection Process 2026
On receipt of the online application through the NATS portal, a merit list will be prepared region/state/location-wise, with preference given to candidates from Government Institutions. Shortlisting will be done based on the merit list prepared on marks obtained in the required qualification (minimum eligibility) and/or through an Interview, as required. Only candidates who are medically fit as per the Corporation’s norms will be considered. Merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not assure engagement.
RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in the RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Ans. The RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 40 vacancies, comprising 32 Graduate Engineer and 8 Diploma Engineer apprenticeships.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Ans. The last date for receipt of application is 27 August 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Ans. The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on the date of notification (28.07.2026), with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government directives.
Q4. What is the monthly stipend for RailTel Apprentices in 2026? Ans. Graduate Apprentices will receive Rs. 14,000 per month, and Diploma Apprentices will receive Rs. 12,000 per month.
Q5. How can candidates apply for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Ans. Candidates must apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in; no other mode of application will be entertained.
Q6. What is the duration of the RailTel apprenticeship training? Ans. The apprenticeship training will be for a period of 1 year.
Q7. Does completing the RailTel apprenticeship guarantee a job? Ans. No, apprentices shall have no right to claim regular employment from RCIL based on this apprenticeship at any point of time.