Kochi Metro Rail Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (70 Posts)
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is recruiting 70 apprentices for the 2026-27 financial year. The positions cover Graduate Technical, Graduate Non‑Technical, Diploma Technician and ITI Trade categories.
Important dates
- Last date to apply
- 10 Nov 2026
Eligibility
- Qualification
- Full-time regular B.Tech/B.E., BBA/B.Com/BCA, 3-year Diploma or ITI in the listed discipline/trade
Full notification details
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has announced 70 apprentice seats for the 2026-27 financial year. The apprenticeship spans one year and offers a stipend ranging from Rs. 9,600 to Rs. 12,300 per month plus a Rs. 1,200 food allowance.
Vacancies
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Graduate – Technical | 16 |
| Graduate – Non‑Technical | 6 |
| Diploma Technician | 28 |
| ITI Trade | 20 |
| Total | 70 |
Eligibility
• B.Tech/B.E., BBA, B.Com, BCA, Diploma or ITI in the relevant discipline/trade.
• Passed within the last five years from the closing date of application.
• Minimum age 18 years and medically fit as per Apprentices Act, 1961.
Important Dates
• Application start: 15 October 2026
• Last date to apply: 10 November 2026
• Document verification dates will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
Application Fee
No fee is required for the application.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications
- Document verification
- Acceptance of apprenticeship contract
How to apply
- Register on the NAPS portal for ITI candidates or the NATS portal for degree and diploma candidates.
- Complete the profile and upload all required documents.
- Fill the KMRL Apprentice Bio‑Data Form with your NAPS/NATS enrolment number and attach scanned copies of certificates.
- Send the completed application to the KMRL corporate office at 4th Floor, JLN Stadium Metro Station, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala – 682017 by 10 November 2026.
- Await notification for document verification and subsequent steps.
Important notes
Official links
- Official notification PDF: Download PDF (saved on our server)
- Official website: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/