Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has released a notification for the engagement of 70 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The vacancies are available for Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Technician and Trade Apprentice (ITI) categories in various engineering, non-engineering and ITI trades.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications from 15 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. Candidates are required to register on the NAPS/NATS portal and submit the prescribed KMRL Apprentice Bio-Data Form along with the required documents. There is no written examination or interview for this apprenticeship recruitment.
Official Notification PDF: Kochi Metro Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Kochi Metro Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) |
| Advertisement Reference | KMRL/Apprenticeship/2026-27/HR-Admin/01 |
| Post/Engagement | Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Technical | 16 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical | 6 |
| Diploma Technician | 28 |
| Trade Apprentice - ITI | 20 |
| Application Mode | Online / Prescribed Application Form |
| Application Start Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Training Duration | 1 year |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Document Verification |
| Written Examination | No |
| Interview | No |
| Job/Training Location | Kochi, Kerala |
Kochi Metro Apprentice Vacancy 2026
KMRL has notified a total of 70 apprenticeship vacancies across four categories: Graduate Technical, Graduate Non-Technical, Diploma Technician and Trade Apprentice (ITI).
| Category | Qualification/Trade | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NLC) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate - Tech | B.Tech/B.E. Civil | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| EEE/Electrical | |||||||
| ECE/Electronics & Instrumentation | |||||||
| Mechanical | |||||||
| IT/Computer Science | |||||||
| Graduate - Non-Tech | BBA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| B.Com | |||||||
| BCA | |||||||
| Diploma - Technician | Civil | 11 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 28 |
| Electrical | |||||||
| Mechanical | |||||||
| Electronics | |||||||
| Computer Science | |||||||
| Trade Apprentice - ITI | Electrician | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Electronics | |||||||
| Welder | |||||||
| Fitter | |||||||
| Plumber | |||||||
| Total | 28 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 70 |
The notification states that the number of posts is indicative/tentative and may vary according to the company's requirement and statutory compliance. Reservation, including PwBD provisions, will be as per Government guidelines.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Qualification 2026
The educational qualification varies according to the apprenticeship category.
| Apprenticeship Category | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice - Technical | B.Tech/B.E. in Civil, Electrical/EEE, Electronics & Instrumentation/ECE, Mechanical or IT/Computer Science |
| Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical | BBA, B.Com or BCA |
| Diploma Technician | Full-time Diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Computer Science |
| Trade Apprentice - ITI | ITI Trade in Electrician, Electronics, Welder, Fitter or Plumber |
Only candidates who have completed the prescribed educational qualification through a full-time regular course are eligible. Qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance education or online mode are not eligible.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Age Limit 2026
Candidates must have completed 18 years of age. Candidates who have not completed 18 years are not eligible to apply for the apprenticeship.
The notification does not prescribe a separate upper age limit. Candidates must also satisfy the requirement that their final examination result for the prescribed qualification falls within five years from the closing date of application.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected apprentices will receive a prescribed monthly stipend according to their apprenticeship category.
| Apprenticeship Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI Tradesman | Rs. 9,600 |
| Diploma Technician | Rs. 10,900 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Technical | Rs. 12,300 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical | Rs. 12,300 |
The notification specifies that the Diploma Technician stipend of Rs. 10,900 and Graduate Apprentice stipend of Rs. 12,300 include the applicable DBT component. An additional Rs. 1,200 per month will be paid towards food/mess allowance.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Training Duration 2026
The total tenure of apprenticeship training is one year from the date of joining. The apprenticeship training will be co-terminus with the completion of one year, and no further extension is permitted.
Selected apprentices are entitled to 12 days of Casual Leave on a pro-rata basis and 15 days of Medical Leave on medical grounds during the one-year apprenticeship period.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Eligibility Conditions 2026
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
- The prescribed educational qualification must have been obtained through a full-time regular course.
- The candidate must have passed the final examination within five years from the closing date of application.
- The candidate must have completed 18 years of age.
- Candidates awaiting results of the final examination are not eligible.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in any organisation for any duration are not eligible.
- Candidates holding qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance education or online mode are not eligible.
- The required percentage of marks in the final examination must be mentioned in the final/consolidated marksheet.
- Where the percentage is not mentioned, a Percentage Certificate issued by the concerned institution/university must be produced.
- The required area of specialisation must be mentioned in the degree/diploma certificate, wherever applicable.
These conditions are specifically stated in the eligibility provisions of the KMRL notification.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Application Process 2026
The application process involves registration on the appropriate apprenticeship portal followed by submission of the prescribed KMRL application form.
- Register yourself as a candidate/student on the applicable apprenticeship portal.
- ITI candidates must register on the NAPS portal.
- Degree/Diploma candidates must register or update their profile on the NATS portal.
- Complete or update the profile and upload all required documents.
- Obtain the NAPS/NATS enrolment or registration number.
- Download/fill the prescribed KMRL Apprentice Bio-Data Form.
- Fill all details in the application form in the prescribed format.
- Attach the required documents.
- Submit/send the duly filled application form to the prescribed KMRL address.
- Ensure that the application reaches KMRL within the prescribed deadline.
The notification clearly states that the application must be submitted in the attached format only and that no other mode of application will be accepted.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Application Address 2026
The completed application form and required documents should be submitted/sent to:
General Manager (HR, ADMN & TRG)
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., Corporate Office,
4th Floor, JLN Metro Station,
Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala - 682017
Candidates should use the prescribed application format provided with the notification. The notification specifies the above address for submission of the application form.
Documents Required for KMRL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- NAPS/NATS Registration/Enrolment Number
- 100% completed/updated NAPS/NATS profile
- Scanned copies of educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Proof of age such as Matriculation Certificate, Aadhaar Card or Passport
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
- Filled KMRL Apprentice Bio-Data Form
- Passport-size photograph
The required documents are listed in the application instructions on page 2 of the notification.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Selection Process 2026
KMRL will shortlist eligible candidates based on the prescribed eligibility and document verification requirements. There is no written examination or interview process for applicants.
Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected. Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of their documents/certificates. Engagement will be subject to acceptance of the tripartite apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS website and submission of the required medical certificate in the prescribed format
Kochi Metro Apprentice Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Opening Date of Application | 15 October 2026 |
| Closing Date of Application | 10 November 2026 |
| Training Duration | 1 year from date of joining |
The notification specifies 15 October 2026 as the opening date and 10 November 2026 as the closing date for applications.
Is There Any Application Fee for KMRL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No application fee is prescribed. The notification specifically states that there is no application fee for applicants.
Is There Any Written Exam or Interview for KMRL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. The notification clearly states that there is no written examination or interview process for applicants. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted and called for document verification.
Kochi Metro Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- The number of vacancies is tentative and may vary according to KMRL's requirements.
- Only full-time regular course qualifications are accepted.
- Part-time, correspondence, distance and online qualifications are not eligible.
- Candidates awaiting final examination results cannot apply.
- Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship training in any organisation for any duration are not eligible.
- Candidates must have a valid NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number as applicable.
- The KMRL application must be submitted only in the prescribed attached format.
- Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected without further intimation.
- Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification.
- Selected candidates must accept the tripartite apprenticeship contract on the NAPS/NATS portal.
- A medical certificate in the prescribed format is required for engagement.
- Apprenticeship training will be for one year and cannot be extended beyond the prescribed tenure.
- Completion of apprenticeship does not create any right to claim employment with KMRL.
