RailTel RCIL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd (RCIL) has released the official notification for Apprenticeship Training 2026 to fill 40 vacancies for Graduate Engineers and Diploma Engineers under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The apprenticeship is open in fields of Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, across Corporate Office New Delhi/Gurgaon and Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Regional locations pan-India.
Interested and eligible Indian nationals can apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) up to 27th August 2026. The apprenticeship is for a duration of 1 year, carrying a monthly stipend of ₹14,000 for Graduate Engineers and ₹12,000 for Diploma Engineers, shared between RailTel and the Government of India (DBT).
RailTel RCIL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization Name | RailTel Corporation of India Ltd (RCIL) |
| Job category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Graduate Engineer Apprentice / Diploma Engineer Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Application Mode | Online (NATS 2.0 Portal) |
| Job Location | Pan India (Northern, Eastern, Southern, Western Regions) |
| Salary | ₹12,000 – ₹14,000 (Monthly Stipend) |
| Official Website | www.railtelindia.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28.07.2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 28.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27.08.2026 |
| Exam Date | Not applicable (Merit list/Interview based) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / UR | Not mentioned in notification |
| OBC / EWS | Not mentioned in notification |
| SC / ST | Not mentioned in notification |
| Others | No application fee specified; apply free via NATS 2.0 portal |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 27 years (as on date of notification) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|
| SC / ST | As per Presidential/Governmental Directives |
| OBC | As per Presidential/Governmental Directives |
| PwBD | Not specified |
| Others | Relaxation as per applicable Apprentices Act/Government norms |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|
| Graduate Engineer Apprentice | Full-time Regular 4-Year Graduation in Engineering/Technology (AICTE approved) with min. 60% marks in Electronics & Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Computer Science & Engineering, IT, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent Institution Examination (Sections A & B) |
| Diploma Engineer Apprentice | Full-time Regular 3-Year Diploma in Engineering/Technology (AICTE approved) with min. 60% marks in above-mentioned relevant branches |
Additional Conditions:
- No candidate with 1+ year of training/job/work experience after qualification is eligible
- Candidates who completed 3 years post Graduation/Diploma are not eligible
- Candidates who completed apprenticeship elsewhere, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship with other organizations, are NOT eligible
- Qualification obtained through distance/part-time learning is NOT eligible
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|
| Graduate Engineers | 32 |
| Diploma Engineers | 08 |
| Total | 40 |
Region/Location-wise Distribution (Tentative)
| Region | Locations |
|---|
| Corporate Office | New Delhi, Gurgaon |
| Northern Region | Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Amritsar, Rohtak, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Agra, Jhansi, Aligarh, Roorkee, Moradabad, Delhi/NCR, Kanpur, Banda, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mau |
| Eastern Region | Kolkata, Malda, Asansol, Patna, Dhanbad, Samastipur, Sonepur, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, New Jalpaiguri |
| Southern Region | Secunderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Ernakulam, Vijaywada |
| Western Region | Nagpur, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune |
Note: Locations are tentative; candidates may opt for any other location, subject to RailTel’s presence. If unavailable, a nearby location with RailTel presence may be allotted.
Selection Process
- Online Application through NATS 2.0 Portal
- Merit List preparation (Regional/State/Location-wise), with preference to Government Institution pass-outs
- Shortlisting based on marks in required qualification and/or Interview
- Medical Fitness Verification as per Corporation norms
- Document/Certificate Verification (provisional selection subject to verification)
Salary Details
| Post Name | Monthly Stipend | RailTel Share | Govt. of India (DBT) Share |
|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹14,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹4,500 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 |
Note: Apprentice is not entitled to any other benefit/facility/allowance apart from the consolidated stipend.
How to Apply RailTel RCIL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the NATS 2.0 portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
- Register on the portal if not already registered
- Follow the process outlined in the NATS Apprentice Student Manual
- Fill the online application form with required details
- Upload certificate showing CGPA or percentage in the “Upload Certificate” column
- If only CGPA is mentioned, upload CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate along with the signed Undertaking (Annexure 1) as a single PDF file (less than 1 MB)
- Submit the application before the last date
- Await merit list/shortlisting communication
Required Documents
- Educational qualification certificates (Graduation/Diploma mark sheets)
- CGPA to percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
- Signed Undertaking (Annexure I)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)
- Identity proof
- Medical fitness proof (as required at later stage)
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FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies? Answer: A total of 40 vacancies are notified — 32 for Graduate Engineer Apprentices and 08 for Diploma Engineer Apprentices.
Q2. What is the last date to apply? Answer: The last date for receipt of application is 27.08.2026, to be submitted online via the NATS 2.0 portal.
Q3. What is the required qualification? Answer: Full-time Regular 4-Year Graduation (for Graduate Engineers) or 3-Year Diploma (for Diploma Engineers) in Engineering/Technology from AICTE-approved colleges, with minimum 60% marks in Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering streams.
