Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | RailTel |
| Post Name | Apprentice – 40 Posts |
| Qualification | B.Tech/ B.E, Diploma |
| Salary | 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. Category Monthly Stipend (₹) RailTel Share (₹) Government/DBT Share (₹) Graduate Apprentice 14,000 9,500 4,500 Diploma Apprentice 12,000 8,000 4,000 |
| Advt No | RCIL/2024/P&A/27/1 |
| Post Date | 30/07/2026 |
| Last Date | 27-08-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants must satisfy the qualification, experience and age conditions listed below to be considered for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026. RailTel Apprentice Qualification Post Qualification Required Graduate Engineer Apprentice Full-time regular 4-year Graduation in Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved college, with an aggregate of 60% marks, in Electronics & Telecommunication; or Telecommunication; or Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology; or Electrical Engineering; or Electronics Engineering; or any combination of engineering branches where Electronics is one of the main branches (such as Electronics & Instrumentation) - OR passed Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations in the above relevant branches - OR passed the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India) in the above relevant branches. Diploma Engineer Apprentice Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved college, with an aggregate of 60% marks, in the same branches listed above. Candidates who obtained their qualification through distance learning or part-time mode are not eligible to apply. RailTel Apprentice Experience Condition Any engineering graduate or diploma holder who has undergone, or possesses, training or job/work experience of one year or more after attaining the qualification mentioned above is not eligible. Candidates who completed their graduation or diploma more than three years ago will also not be considered for this apprenticeship. Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, terminated one midway, or are currently pursuing an apprenticeship with another organization are not eligible either. RailTel Apprentice Age Limit Category Age Limit General 18 to 27 years, as on the date of notification (28.07.2026) SC/ST/OBC Age relaxation as per Presidential/Governmental Directives - specific number of relaxation years not specified in the notification Also Read: RRB JE 04/2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4098 Junior Engineer Posts
Important Links
| Apply Online (NATS 2.0 Portal) | Click Here |
| NATS Student Manual | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
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.