RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL) has released a notification for engagement of 40 apprentices — Graduate Engineer Apprentice and Diploma Engineer Apprentice — under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible engineering graduates and diploma holders can apply online through the NATS portal by 27 August 2026. Check the vacancy split, eligibility, stipend and how to apply below.
About RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026
RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a “Mini Ratna (Category-I)” PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications for one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 40 apprentices will be engaged — 32 Graduate Engineer Apprentices and 8 Diploma Engineer Apprentices. Selection is based on a merit list prepared from qualifying marks. Note that apprenticeship is a training engagement for one year and does not guarantee regular employment with RailTel.
Vacancy Details & Stipend
Important Dates
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 18 to 27 years (as per notification). Age relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules. Application Fee: No fee mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
- →Merit list prepared on the basis of qualifying degree/diploma marks.
- →Shortlisting / interview if required by RailTel.
- →Medical fitness check before engagement.
How to Apply
- 1Register/enroll on the NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in
- 2Search for the RailTel (RCIL) apprenticeship enrollment.
- 3Fill the application form and upload the required documents as a single PDF.
- 4Submit the application before 27 August 2026 and save a copy.
Documents Required
✓ CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
✓ Duly signed Undertaking (Annexure I)
✓ Aadhaar / photo ID and passport-size photograph
Important Notes
- →Apprenticeship engagement is for one year only.
- →Location allotment depends on RailTel’s operational presence.
- →Reservation as per the Apprentices Act applies.
- →This apprenticeship carries no claim to regular employment with RailTel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Official Website
https://www.railtel.in · Apply at nats.education.gov.in
Apply for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through the NATS portal before 27 August 2026.
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