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Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has invited applications from eligible candidates for 70 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The apprenticeship offers opportunities for ITI, Diploma and Graduate candidates in technical and non-technical disciplines.
Eligible candidates can apply for one year of apprenticeship training. The monthly stipend ranges from ₹9,600 to ₹12,300, depending on the category.
Kochi Metro Rail Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Organization : Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL)
- Post Name : Apprentice
- Total Vacancies :70
- Job Category : Apprenticeship
- Training Duration : 1 Year
- Application Start Date : 15 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 10 November 2026
- Selection Process : Application screening and document verification
- Official Website :https://kochimetro.org
Vacancy Details
- Apprentice Category : Vacancies
- Graduate Apprentice – Technical - 16
- Graduate Apprentice – Non-Technical - 6
- Diploma Technician Apprentice - 28
- ITI Trade Apprentice - 20
- Total - 70
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed a full-time regular course in the relevant discipline.
1. Graduate Apprentice – Technical
- B.Tech / B.E. in Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electronics and Instrumentation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Information Technology / Computer Science
2. Graduate Apprentice – Non-Technical
- BBA
- B.Com
- BCA
3. Diploma Technician Apprentice
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics
- Computer Science
4. ITI Trade Apprentice
- Electrician
- Electronics
- Welder
- Fitter
- Plumber
Monthly Stipend
- ITI Tradesman Apprentice - ₹9,600
- Diploma Technician Apprentice -₹10,900
- Graduate Apprentice -₹12,300
- An additional food/messing allowance of ₹1,200 per month is mentioned in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed the required qualification within the five years preceding the application closing date.
- Only full-time regular courses are accepted.
- Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible.
- Candidates must have completed 18 years of age.
- Candidates who have already undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization are not eligible.
- Qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance education or online mode are not eligible.
Application Process
Eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- ITI candidates must register on the NAPS portal: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Degree and Diploma candidates must register on the NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
- Complete or update the profile and upload the required documents.
- Obtain the NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number.
- Fill in the prescribed KMRL Apprentice Bio-Data Application Form.
- Attach the required documents and send the application to the address below.
Postal Address:
General Manager (HR, ADMN & TRG)
Kochi Metro Rail Limited
Corporate Office, 4th Floor
JLN Stadium Metro Station
Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala – 682017
The notification states that applications must be submitted in the attached prescribed format only. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Required Documents
- NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number and completed profile
- Copies of educational certificates and mark sheets
- Proof of age, such as SSLC certificate, Aadhaar Card or Passport
- Caste/category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
Selection Process
- Screening of applications
- Verification of educational certificates and supporting documents
- Acceptance of the tripartite apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS portal
- Submission of a medical certificate in the prescribed format and police verification
- There is no application fee, written examination or interview, as stated in the notification.
Important Dates
- Application Commencement - 15 October 2026
- Last Date for Application - 10 November 2026
Contact Details
- For queries or clarification, candidates may contact:
- Email: kmrl.apprentices@gmail.com
The number of vacancies is indicative and may vary according to the company's requirements and statutory compliance. Apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification and prescribed application form carefully before applying.
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