Kochi Metro Rail KMRL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 : Apply for 70 Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentice Posts
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Kerala, has invited applications for 70 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961 vide Ref No. KMRL/Apprenticeship/2026-27/HR-Admin/01, dated 15 October 2026.
The engagement covers 16 Graduate Technical Apprentice, 6 Graduate Non-Technical Apprentice, 28 Diploma Technician Apprentice and 20 ITI Trade Apprentice posts, with a monthly stipend ranging from Rs.9,600 to Rs.12,300 plus a food/messing allowance. Selection is through document/certificate verification only — there is no written examination and no interview.
Eligible candidates must register on the NAPS or NATS portal and send the prescribed bio-data form with documents so that it reaches the KMRL corporate office by 10 November 2026. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 15 October 2026 |
| Application window opens | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 10 November 2026 |
| Document/certificate verification | To be notified |
| Admit card / exam date | Not applicable — selection is through document/certificate verification only (no written test) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Nil — no application fee is prescribed |
No application fee is payable by any candidate for this apprenticeship engagement, as per the notification.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Monthly Stipend | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Technical Apprentice | 16 | Rs.12,300 | 4-year full-time B.Tech / B.E. |
| Graduate Non-Technical Apprentice | 6 | Rs.12,300 | 3-year BBA / B.Com / BCA |
| Diploma Technician Apprentice | 28 | Rs.10,900 | 3-year full-time engineering diploma |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 20 | Rs.9,600 | Relevant ITI trade certificate |
| Total | 70 | ||
The stipend figures include the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) component where applicable. In addition, apprentices receive a food/messing allowance of Rs.1,200 per month. The training period is 1 year with no extension. Vacancies are indicative/tentative and subject to change as per the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Only candidates who have completed full-time regular courses are eligible. Candidates who studied through distance, part-time or correspondence modes are not eligible. The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination within 5 years of the closing date of application. Final-year students and result-awaiting candidates are not eligible. Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training, or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere, are not eligible to apply for this engagement.
Graduate Technical Apprentice: candidates must hold a 4-year full-time B.Tech / B.E. degree in Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Information Technology or Computer Science engineering.
Graduate Non-Technical Apprentice: candidates must hold a 3-year full-time degree in BBA, B.Com or BCA.
Diploma Technician Apprentice: candidates must hold a 3-year full-time engineering diploma in the relevant discipline, as per the official notification.
ITI Trade Apprentice: candidates must hold a certificate from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the relevant trade, as specified in the official notification. Candidates are advised to confirm the exact discipline/trade-wise break-up and all conditions in the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
| Criterion | Age Limit (as on the closing date of application) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | As per official notification |
| Age relaxation | Applicable as per rules |
Note: one secondary source lists the age criterion as 21-30 years, while other sources state a minimum age of 18 years. Candidates should confirm the exact age limit and relaxation in the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
This is an apprenticeship engagement under the Apprentices Act 1961, so no regular pay scale applies. Apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend: Rs.12,300 per month for Graduate Technical and Graduate Non-Technical Apprentices, Rs.10,900 per month for Diploma Technician Apprentices, and Rs.9,600 per month for ITI Trade Apprentices.
The stipend includes the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) component where applicable, and KMRL additionally pays a food/messing allowance of Rs.1,200 per month. The engagement is for a training period of 1 year with no extension, as per the official notification.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting on merit: applications received by the closing date are shortlisted on the basis of the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Candidates with higher merit in their degree, diploma or ITI course stand a better chance of being called for the next stage.
2. Document / certificate verification: shortlisted candidates are required to appear for document/certificate verification, where their original certificates, mark sheets, identity proof and other credentials are checked against the application. Only candidates whose documents are found genuine and complete proceed further.
3. Medical fitness: candidates who clear document verification must be found medically fit as per the standards prescribed for apprenticeship engagement.
There is no written test and no interview for this engagement. Selection is through document/certificate verification only, as per the official notification.
Exam Pattern
No written examination is prescribed for this engagement. Selection is through document/certificate verification only. To be notified in the detailed notification if changed.
Documents Required
- Prescribed bio-data form from the official notification, duly filled and signed
- Self-attested copies of degree / diploma / ITI certificates and mark sheets
- Proof of date of birth (birth certificate / Class X certificate)
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar card / voter ID / driving licence / PAN card)
- Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD), if applicable
- NAPS / NATS registration or profile completion proof, as applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Register on the NAPS portal (ITI candidates) or the NATS portal (degree/diploma candidates) and complete the profile.
- Download or copy the prescribed bio-data form given in the official notification.
- Fill the bio-data form in full and sign it.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, photo ID and category certificate, if applicable.
- Keep one set of photocopies of the complete application for your own record.
- Send the application with the bio-data form and documents to the KMRL corporate office: Revenue Tower, 8th Floor, Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Kochi, Kerala – 682011.
- Ensure the application reaches KMRL before the closing date, 10 November 2026.
- Keep the postal/courier receipt as proof of dispatch.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Register on NAPS / NATS Portal | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Kochi Metro Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date for receipt of applications is 10 November 2026.
Q2. How many apprentice posts are announced by KMRL?
A. A total of 70 posts — 16 Graduate Technical, 6 Graduate Non-Technical, 28 Diploma Technician and 20 ITI Trade Apprentice.
Q3. What is the stipend for KMRL apprentices?
A. Rs.12,300 per month for graduates, Rs.10,900 for diploma holders and Rs.9,600 for ITI candidates, plus Rs.1,200 per month food/messing allowance.
Q4. Is there any written exam or interview?
A. No. Selection is through shortlisting on merit followed by document/certificate verification and medical fitness.
Q5. Who can apply for the KMRL apprenticeship?
A. Candidates who passed a full-time regular B.Tech/B.E., BBA/B.Com/BCA, engineering diploma or ITI trade course within the last 5 years. Final-year students, result-awaiting candidates and those who have already done an apprenticeship are not eligible.
Q6. Where should the application be sent?
A. To the KMRL corporate office at Revenue Tower, 8th Floor, Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Kochi, Kerala – 682011, so that it reaches before 10 November 2026.
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Sources: Ref No. KMRL/Apprenticeship/2026-27/HR-Admin/01 dated 15.10.2026; kochimetro.org.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.