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| Recruiting authority | RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL) |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 27 Aug 2026 |
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- Updated July 30, 2026 04:58 PM
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- RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has released the RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (No. RCIL/2024/P&A/27/1, dated 28.07.2026) inviting applications for engagement as apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This RailTel Apprentice Vacancy 2026 drive covers 40 posts across Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer categories at locations across India.
- Quick answer: RailTel is recruiting Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer Apprentices for 40 posts (32 Graduate Engineer + 8 Diploma Engineer, computed from the notification). Eligible Indian nationals aged 18-27 years with a relevant engineering degree or diploma (aggregate 60%) can apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in. The application start date is not specified in the notification. The last date to apply is 27.08.2026. Postings will be at RailTel locations across the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western regions of India, including the Corporate Office in New Delhi/Gurgaon.
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RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
- The table below summarizes the key details of RailTel Corporation of India Limited's Apprentice Recruitment 2026 as given in the official notification.
RailTel Apprentice Important Dates
- Candidates planning to apply for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 should keep the following dates in mind.
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RailTel Apprentice Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
- RailTel has announced apprentice engagement in two categories, with numbers described as tentative and subject to change without further notice.
- Apprentices may be engaged at RailTel's Corporate Office in New Delhi/Gurgaon, or across Northern Region locations (including Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Amritsar, Rohtak, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Agra, Jhansi, Aligarh, Roorkee, Moradabad, Delhi/NCR, Kanpur, Banda, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Mau), Eastern Region locations (Kolkata, Malda, Asansol, Patna, Dhanbad, Samastipur, Sonepur, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and New Jalpaiguri), Southern Region locations (Secunderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Vijayawada), and Western Region locations (Nagpur, Bhopal, Ahmedabad and Mumbai). Candidates may opt for any location of their convenience, though allotment depends on RailTel's presence there; if RailTel has no presence at the chosen location, a nearby location may be allotted instead.
RailTel Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must satisfy the qualification, experience and age conditions listed below to be considered for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
RailTel Apprentice Qualification
- Candidates who obtained their qualification through distance learning or part-time mode are not eligible to apply.
RailTel Apprentice Age Limit
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RailTel Apprentice Salary (Stipend)
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly consolidated stipend for the one-year apprenticeship period, shared between RailTel and the Government of India (DBT share), as shown below. No other benefit, facility, or allowance is payable apart from this consolidated stipend.
RailTel Apprentice Selection Process
- Selection for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following process as described in the notification:
- A merit list will be prepared region/state/location-wise on receipt of online applications, with preference given to Government Institution pass-outs.
- Shortlisting will be done based on the merit list prepared using marks obtained in the required qualification (minimum eligibility), and/or through an interview as required.
- Only candidates found medically fit as per RailTel's norms will be considered for engagement.
- Merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not assure engagement.
- Candidature is provisional and subject to subsequent verification of certificates/testimonials at any stage; false or incorrect information can lead to cancellation of candidature or engagement.
Documents Required for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Certificate showing CGPA or percentage, to be uploaded in the "Upload Certificate" column on the NATS portal.
- If only CGPA is mentioned on the certificate, candidates must also upload the CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula/certificate.
- The Undertaking (Annexure I, provided with the notification), duly filled and signed.
- The above documents must be uploaded together as a single PDF file of size less than 1 MB.
RailTel Apprentice Important Instructions
- The numbers and locations of posts shown in the notification are indicative and may change without further notice.
- Apprentice engagement will be strictly for a period of one year, at locations across the Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern regions, or anywhere on a pan-India basis.
- The reservation policy as prescribed in the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 will be followed; in case of non-availability of candidates in reserved categories, the position will be filled from other reserved or general categories.
- Apprentices have no right to claim regular employment from RailTel at any point; the apprenticeship does not create any liability on RailTel for providing a job or placement.
- The decision of RailTel's management will be final and binding on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, and the selection process; no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
RailTel Apprentice Important Links
- Candidates holding a diploma or degree in Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, IT or Electrical Engineering can also explore more Graduate Engineer Jobs and Diploma Engineer Jobs in the PSU sector. Those interested in apprenticeship opportunities can check more Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notifications from other government organizations. Applicants based in or around Delhi/NCR can also browse Delhi NCR Government Jobs, while candidates open to relocating can look at PSU Recruitment 2026 and Telecom Sector Government Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- There are 40 posts in total - 32 Graduate Engineer Apprentice and 8 Diploma Engineer Apprentice posts (tentative, and computed from the numbers given in the notification).
Q4. What is the qualification required for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- A full-time regular 4-year engineering degree (for Graduate Engineer Apprentice) or 3-year diploma (for Diploma Engineer Apprentice) from an AICTE-approved college, with 60% aggregate marks, in Electronics & Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Computer Science & Engineering/IT, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related combination branch.
Q5. What is the age limit for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the date of notification (28.07.2026), with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Presidential/Governmental Directives.
Q6. Is there any application fee for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- The application fee is not specified in the notification.
Q8. What is the selection process for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Selection is based on a region/state/location-wise merit list prepared from online applications (with preference to Government Institution pass-outs), shortlisting on marks in the required qualification and/or an interview, and a medical fitness check.
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