RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 40 Graduate & Diploma Engineer Posts
RailTel has invited applications for this recruitment. The application deadline is 27 August 2026 (Thursday). There are 40 vacancies. Apply only through the official website railtel.in.
Compiled from the official notification · Last updated: 04 Aug 2026 — always confirm every detail on the official link below before applying.
RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 40 Graduate & Diploma Engineer Posts: 40 posts, last date 2026-08-27.
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Recruitment Overview
RailTel has released the official notification for RailTel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 40 Graduate & Diploma Engineer Posts — a total of 40 posts. Online applications are open, and the last date to apply is 2026-08-27. Below are the key details from the official notification; always confirm everything on the official source (linked on this page) before you apply, as dates and details can change.
Vacancy Details
This recruitment has a total of 40 posts. The complete post-wise and category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) breakdown is given in the official notification — please check it for the exact distribution of vacancies.
Eligibility
As per official Notification No. RCIL/2024/P&A/27/1 dated 28 July 2026: 32 Graduate Engineer Apprentices (4-year full-time regular B.E./B.Tech) and 8 Diploma Engineer Apprentices (3-year full-time regular Diploma, AICTE-approved) with minimum 60% aggregate, in Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science/IT, Electrical or Electronics engineering (or combinations where Electronics is a main branch). Qualification must be within the last 3 years; candidates with 1 year or more training/job experience after qualifying, those who already completed or left an apprenticeship, and distance/part-time qualification holders are NOT eligible. Age: 18-27 years as on 28 July 2026 (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules). Training period 1 year at RailTel locations across India (locations tentative). Monthly stipend: Rs.14,000 for Graduate and Rs.12,000 for Diploma apprentices (RailTel + Government DBT share). Selection by merit list on qualification marks (preference to Government Institution pass-outs) and/or interview; apprenticeship does not create any right to a RailTel job. Read the official notification for the exact educational qualification, age limit (with relaxation for reserved categories) and any experience required before applying.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 Aug 2026 |
Eligibility
As per official Notification No. RCIL/2024/P&A/27/1 dated 28 July 2026: 32 Graduate Engineer Apprentices (4-year full-time regular B.E./B.Tech) and 8 Diploma Engineer Apprentices (3-year full-time regular Diploma, AICTE-approved) with minimum 60% aggregate, in Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science/IT, Electrical or Electronics engineering (or combinations where Electronics is a main branch). Qualification must be within the last 3 years; candidates with 1 year or more training/job experience after qualifying, those who already completed or left an apprenticeship, and distance/part-time qualification holders are NOT eligible. Age: 18-27 years as on 28 July 2026 (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules). Training period 1 year at RailTel locations across India (locations tentative). Monthly stipend: Rs.14,000 for Graduate and Rs.12,000 for Diploma apprentices (RailTel + Government DBT share). Selection by merit list on qualification marks (preference to Government Institution pass-outs) and/or interview; apprenticeship does not create any right to a RailTel job.
Important Dates
The last date to apply online is 2026-08-27. Check the official notification for the application start date, exam date, admit card release and result dates, and apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server load.
How to Apply Online
Go to the official website, complete the one-time registration / log in, fill the online application form with correct details, upload your photo, signature and required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the last date. Take a printout of the submitted form for your records.
Important — Please Confirm Officially
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FAQ — Your Questions, Answered
What is the last date to apply?
Online applications close on 27 Aug 2026. The fee-payment last date is sometimes a day or two later — check the official notification.
How many posts will be filled?
There are 40 posts in this recruitment — see the official notification for the post-wise split.
Where do I fill the form?
Apply only on the official website — the direct link is in 'Important Links' above. Never enter your personal details or pay a fee on any look-alike site.
Is this official?
We compile this from the official notification and link the official source, but always confirm the final details there before you apply — dates and details can change.
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