Job Overview
| Company | KOCHI METRO RAIL LIMITED |
|---|---|
| Job Title | 70 APPRENTICE VACANCIES |
| Last Date | 10-11-2026 |
Job Details
Kochi Metro Rail Limited: Apprentice Engagement 2026-27
Vacancy Details:
1. Graduate – Tech: 16 posts
Qualifications: B.Tech/B.E in Civil, EEE/Electrical, ECE/Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, IT/Computer Science
Split: UR 6, SC 2, ST 1, OBC (NCL) 4, EWS 2
2. Graduate – Non-Tech: 6 posts
Qualifications: BBA, B.Com, BCA
Split: UR 2, SC 1, ST 0, OBC (NCL) 2, EWS 1
3. Diploma – Technician: 28 posts
Trades: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science
Split: UR 11, SC 4, ST 2, OBC (NCL) 8, EWS 3
4. Trade Apprentice – ITI: 20 posts
Trades: Electrician, Electronics, Welder, Fitter, Plumber
Split: UR 8, SC 3, ST 2, OBC (NCL) 5, EWS 2
Total: 70 Vacancies
Qualification and Monthly Stipend:
ITI Tradesmen: full-time ITI trade course; ₹9,600/-
Diploma Technician: full-time 3-year diploma; ₹10,900/- (including DBT)
Graduate Apprentices: full-time 4-year Engineering degree, or full-time 3-year BBA/B.Com/BCA; ₹12,300/- (including DBT)
Note: An additional ₹1,200 per month is paid as a food/messing allowance
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligible candidates:
- Hold the stated qualifications
- Passed the final exam within five years of the application closing date
- Are medically fit per the Apprentices Act, 1961
- Not eligible:
- Those awaiting final exam results
- Those under 18 years of age
- Those who have undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship in any organisation, for any duration
- Additional conditions:
- Qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance or online mode are not eligible
The percentage of marks in the final examination (not semester) must appear on the final or consolidated mark sheet; otherwise submit a Percentage Conversion Letter from the institute or university
The specialisation must appear on the degree or diploma certificate; otherwise submit a letter from the college, institute or university stating it
Apprenticeship Training Terms:
DBT amount from Govt. of India (NATS scheme):
₹5,450/- for Diploma apprentices
₹6,150/- for Engineering and Non-Engineering graduates
Aadhaar seeding of the active bank account is facilitated by KMRL
Duration: 1 year from the date of joining, with no extension
Leave: 12 days Casual Leave (pro-rata) and 15 days Medical Leave for the year
Performance: evaluated periodically
Employment: completion of training gives no right to claim employment
Read the Official Notification: KMRL Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2026
How to Apply:Step 1: Register on the portals
ITI candidates register on NAPS
Degree and Diploma candidates (Engineering and Non-Engineering) register on NATS
Complete or update the profile and upload all required documents
Step 2: Submit the application
After getting the NAPS/NATS enrolment number, send the filled application form with documents to:
General Manager (HR, ADMN & TRG), Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., Corporate Office, 4th Floor, JLN Stadium Metro Station, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala – 682017
Conditions:
Only the attached format is accepted
There is no application fee, written exam or interview
Last date to apply: 10/November/2026
