Candidates applying for Kochi Metro Rail Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 must have completed the relevant qualification through a full-time regular course from a government-recognized institution. Educational qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance education or online modes are not accepted. KMRL Graduate Technical Apprentice Qualification Applicants must have completed a full-time regular four-year B.Tech or B.E. degree in one of the engineering disciplines notified by KMRL. KMRL Graduate Non-Technical Apprentice Qualification Applicants must possess a full-time regular three-year degree in BBA, B.Com or BCA from a recognized institution. KMRL Diploma Technician Apprentice Qualification Candidates must possess a full-time regular three-year engineering diploma in the relevant notified discipline. KMRL ITI Trade Apprentice Qualification Applicants must have completed a full-time regular ITI course in the relevant advertised trade. KMRL Apprenticeship Passing Year Eligibility Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination within five years from the application closing date of 10 November 2026. The notification also requires candidates to be medically fit under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. Who Is Not Eligible for Kochi Metro Rail Apprenticeship 2026? Candidates awaiting final examination results. Candidates who have not completed 18 years of age. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in any organization for any duration. Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training. Candidates whose qualification was obtained through part-time education. Candidates holding correspondence, distance education or online-mode qualifications. Candidates who do not meet the prescribed qualification or medical fitness requirements.

Kochi Metro Rail Limited has confirmed that there is no application fee for the Apprenticeship Programme 2026-27. Particulars Details Application Fee No Fee

The KMRL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 selection process does not include a written examination or interview. Candidates will be shortlisted from the applications received and called for verification of original documents and certificates. Application Screening: KMRL will review applications for completeness and eligibility. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for document verification. Certificate Verification: Candidates must present their original qualification, identity and other prescribed documents. Medical Fitness and Police Verification: Selected candidates must satisfy the applicable requirements before engagement. Apprenticeship Contract: Engagement will require acceptance of the tripartite apprenticeship contract through the NATS/NAPS system. Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected without individual intimation.