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RailTel is recruiting for Graduate Apprentice Engineer, Diploma Apprentice Engineer with 40 advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 27-08-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.
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Selection process
- 1Candidates must apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal (https://nats.education.gov.in).
- 2On receipt of online applications, a merit list will be prepared on regional/state/location-wise basis.
- 3Preference will be given to candidates who are pass-outs from Government Institutions.
- 4Shortlisting will be done based on the merit list prepared from marks obtained in the required qualification (minimum eligibility) and/or through Interview as required.
- 5Only those candidates who are medically fit according to Corporation’s norms will be considered.
- 6The decision of Management will be final and binding on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, and mode of selection.
Application guide
How to apply
- Visit the NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.
- If not already registered, register yourself on the NATS 2.0 portal before applying.
- Follow the guidelines given in the student manual of NATS available at the portal (web link: https://nats.education.gov.in/assets/manual/establishment_user_manual.pdf).
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload the certificate showing your CGPA or percentage in the ‘Upload Certificate’ column. If only CGPA is mentioned, also upload the CGPA to percentage conversion formula/certificate along with the undertaking (Annexure 1) as a single PDF file of size less than 1 MB.
- Submit the application online before the last date of 27.08.2026.
- No other mode of application will be entertained.
Documents and additional conditions
Training Duration: 1 Year (strictly for a period of one year in various locations across Northern, Western, Eastern, and Southern Regions or any other location on Pan India basis). Eligibility Exclusions: Candidates who have already completed or terminated their apprenticeship mid-way, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship with other organizations, are NOT eligible. Candidates who obtained their qualification through distance learning/part-time mode are NOT eligible. Experience Bar: No Engineering Graduate or Diploma Holder who has undergone/possessing training or job/work experience for a period of one year or more after attainment of the qualification shall be eligible. Post-Qualification Time Limit: Candidates who have completed three years post their Graduation/Diploma will not be considered. No Employment Guarantee: Apprentices shall have no right to claim regular employment from RCIL based on this apprenticeship at any point of time. No Additional Benefits: The Apprentice shall not be entitled to any other benefit/facilities/allowances apart from the consolidated stipend. Reservation Policy: As prescribed in the Apprentices Act 1961 & Apprenticeship Rules 1992. In case of non-availability of candidates in reserved categories, seats will be filled from other reserved/general categories. Location Allotment: Locations indicated are tentative. Candidates may opt for any location; however, allotment is subject to availability of RailTel’s presence at the selected location. Contact for General Queries: Email: ajay.monga@railtelindia.com, arvanmadaar@railtelindia.com | Phone: 011-22900600 Contact for NATS Portal Queries: natssupport@aicte-india.org Notification Reference: RCIL/2024/P&A/27/1 dated 28.07.2026
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official NotificationOfficial document
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qualification DetailsOfficial document
Graduate Apprentice Engineer: Full time Regular Four Years Graduation in Engineering/Technology (from AICTE approved colleges) with aggregate 60% marks in Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related branches; Diploma Apprentice Engineer: Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Engineering/Technology (from AICTE ap
age LimitOfficial document
Graduate Apprentice Engineer: 18-27 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Presidential/Governmental Directives) as on date of notification; Diploma Apprentice Engineer: 18-27 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Presidential/Governmental Directives) as on date of notification
application FeeOfficial document
Fee: Not Mentioned
salaryOfficial document
Graduate Apprentice Engineer: Monthly Stipend: Rs. 14,000/- (RCIL share: Rs. 9,500/- + Govt./DBT share: Rs. 4,500/-); Diploma Apprentice Engineer: Monthly Stipend: Rs. 12,000/- (RCIL share: Rs. 8,000/- + Govt./DBT share: Rs. 4,000/-)
selection ProcessOfficial document
Candidates must apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal (https://nats.education.gov.in).; On receipt of online applications, a merit list will be prepared on regional/state/location-wise basis.; Preference will be given to candidates who are pass-outs from Government Institutions.; Shortlisting will be done based on the merit list prepared from marks obtained in the required qualification (minimum eligibility) and/o
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