RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 40 Vacancies | ₹14,000 Salary

RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 40 Vacancies | ₹14,000 Salary | Apply Online by 27 August 2026

Last date to Apply 27 August 2026

Introduction - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a Govt. of India Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, invites applications for Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 40 vacancies are available for Graduate and Diploma Engineers across India. The program offers one year of training with a monthly stipend of ₹14,000 for graduates and ₹12,000 for diploma holders. Eligible candidates must apply online via the NATS portal before 27 August 2026.

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to gain practical experience in Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, and related fields. RailTel’s nationwide presence ensures exposure to diverse projects and advanced telecom infrastructure.

Job Overview - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	RailTel Corporation of India Ltd (A Govt. of India Navratna PSU under Ministry of Railways)
Advertisement No.	RCIL/2024/P&A/27/1
Post	Graduate & Diploma Apprentices
Disciplines	Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Total Vacancies	40 (32 Graduate + 08 Diploma)
Salary	Graduate: ₹14,000/month; Diploma: ₹12,000/month
Job Type & Location	Apprenticeship (1 Year) – Corporate Office (Delhi/Gurgaon) & RailTel Regional Offices (North, East, South, West)
Application Start Date	28 July 2026
Application End Date	27 August 2026
Submission Mode	Online Only
Apply Online	Apply Online

Salary Structure - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	₹14,000 (₹9,500 RailTel + ₹4,500 Govt.)
Diploma Apprentice	₹12,000 (₹8,000 RailTel + ₹4,000 Govt.)

Important Dates - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Application Start	28 July 2026
Application End	27 August 2026

Vacancy Details - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
Graduate Engineers	32
Diploma Engineers	08
Total	40

Application Fee - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Application Fee

Important Links - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download the official recruitment advertisement PDF for complete details.
Apply Online	Submit your application through the official recruitment portal.
Official Website	Visit the official RailTel website for updates and notifications.
Join WhatsApp	Get instant recruitment updates via the official WhatsApp channel.
Join Telegram	Follow the Telegram channel for job alerts and notifications.

Eligibility Criteria - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Education	Full-time Graduate (4 years) or Diploma (3 years) in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks in relevant branches.
Age Limit	18–27 years as on notification date. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government rules.
Other Conditions	No prior apprenticeship or work experience over 1 year. Distance learning/part-time qualifications not eligible.

Documents Required - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

All semester/year mark sheets and consolidated certificate (≤1 MB).
Degree/Diploma certificate or provisional certificate (≤1 MB).
CGPA to percentage conversion certificate (if applicable) along with undertaking (Annexure I).
Government-issued ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.).
Recent passport-size photograph (≤50 KB).
Signature (≤50 KB).
Caste/Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC, ≤50 KB) if applicable.
Disability certificate (PwBD) if applicable.
Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable).
Annexure I Undertaking form declaring no prior apprenticeship or >1 year work experience.

How to Apply - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Visit and register on the NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in.
Complete student registration and generate your unique NATS Enrollment Number.
Login with your credentials and search for “RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026”.
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately.
Upload required documents in JPG/JPEG/PNG/PDF format (≤1 MB combined).
Ensure CGPA conversion certificate is uploaded if applicable.
Submit the application online before 27 August 2026.
Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Selection Procedure - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Shortlisting based on academic marks percentage in required qualification.
Preference given to candidates from Government Institutions.
Merit list prepared region/state/location-wise.
Interview may be conducted if required by RailTel.
Document verification is mandatory; no TA/DA provided.
Medical fitness certificate as per RailTel norms required at joining.
Final selection strictly based on merit list position and verification outcome.
Apprenticeship engagement is for 1 year only and does not guarantee permanent employment.

Exam Pattern - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stage	Details
Merit List	Based on academic marks.
Interview	Conducted if required.

Job Location - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Corporate Office (Delhi/Gurgaon) and RailTel regional offices across Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western regions.

FAQs - RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. What is the eligibility for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Full-time Graduate (4 years) or Diploma (3 years) in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks in Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, or related fields.

2. How many vacancies are available?

Total 40 vacancies – 32 Graduate Engineers and 8 Diploma Engineers.

3. What is the duration of the apprenticeship?

The apprenticeship training will be for 1 year only.

4. What is the monthly stipend?

Graduate Apprentice: ₹14,000 per month. Diploma Apprentice: ₹12,000 per month.

5. What is the age limit?

18–27 years as on notification date. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government rules.

6. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for submission of online applications is 27 August 2026.

7. How can I apply?

Applications must be submitted online via NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in. Offline applications are not accepted.

8. What documents are required?

Educational certificates, CGPA/percentage conversion certificate (if applicable), and undertaking form (Annexure I) must be uploaded as a single PDF under 1 MB.

9. What is the selection procedure?

Selection will be based on merit list prepared from academic marks and/or interview. Preference will be given to Government Institution pass-outs.

10. Where will the posting locations be?

Corporate Office (Delhi/Gurgaon) and RailTel regional offices across Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western regions.

11. Is there any application fee?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

12. Will apprenticeship guarantee a job at RailTel?

No. Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment at RailTel.