Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Kerala, has announced the recruitment of Diploma Technician, ITI Trade Apprentice and other apprentice positions for its Kochi operations. A total of 70 posts are on offer across graduate technical, graduate non-technical, diploma and ITI trade categories under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates receive one year of practical training within the metro rail organisation in Kochi, Kerala.
KMRL Diploma Technician, ITI Trade Apprentice and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026KMRL/Apprenticeship/2026-27/HR-Admin/01
Total Vacancies
70
Last Date
10 Nov
23 days left
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Last date 10 Nov 2026 · 23 days left
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Open15 Oct
About KMRL Diploma Technician, ITI Trade Apprentice and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Kochi Metro Rail
- Advertisement No.
- KMRL/Apprenticeship/2026-27/HR-Admin/01
- Post Name
- Graduate Apprentice - Technical, Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical and 2 more
- Job Location
- Kochi, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Internship
- Age Limit
- At least 18 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NAPS / NATS Apprenticeship Registration or Enrolment Number
- Tenure
- 1 year from date of joining; no extension permitted
Vacancy Breakdown
Graduate Apprentice - Technical
16
UR 6OBC 4SC 2ST 1EWS 2
Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical
6
UR 2OBC 2SC 1ST 0EWS 1
Diploma Technician Apprentice
28
UR 11OBC 8SC 4ST 2EWS 3
ITI Trade Apprentice
20
UR 8OBC 5SC 3ST 2EWS 2
Total70
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice - Technical | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Diploma Technician Apprentice | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 28 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 27 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 70 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Graduate Apprentice - Technical16 posts
- Qualification
- Full-time regular 4-year B.Tech / B.E. degree in Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Information Technology or Computer Science Engineering from a government-recognized institution.
Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical6 posts
- Qualification
- Full-time regular 3-year BBA, B.Com or BCA degree from a recognized institution.
Diploma Technician Apprentice28 posts
- Qualification
- Full-time regular 3-year engineering diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Computer Science from a government-recognized institution.
ITI Trade Apprentice20 posts
- Qualification
- Full-time regular ITI course in the relevant advertised trade: Electrician, Electronics, Welder, Fitter or Plumber.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years completed; no upper age limit stated
Application Fee
All candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Application Screening
KMRL reviews applications for completeness and eligibility; incomplete or ineligible applications are rejected without individual intimation.
- 2Shortlisting
Eligible candidates are shortlisted for document verification; no written examination or interview is held.
- 3Certificate Verification
Shortlisted candidates present original qualification, identity and other prescribed documents.
- 4Medical Fitness and Police Verification
Selected candidates must satisfy the medical fitness and police verification requirements before engagement.
- 5Apprenticeship Contract
Engagement requires acceptance of the tripartite apprenticeship contract through the NATS or NAPS system.
Salary Structure
Food/messing allowance of Rs. 1,200 per month for every apprenticeship category.
Graduate Apprentice - Technical
Pay: Rs. 12,300 per month (including DBT) plus Rs. 1,200 food/messing allowance
Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical
Pay: Rs. 12,300 per month (including DBT) plus Rs. 1,200 food/messing allowance
Diploma Technician Apprentice
Pay: Rs. 10,900 per month (including DBT) plus Rs. 1,200 food/messing allowance
ITI Trade Apprentice
Pay: Rs. 9,600 per month plus Rs. 1,200 food/messing allowance
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice - Technical | Rs. 12,300 per month (including DBT) plus Rs. 1,200 food/messing allowance |
| Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical | Rs. 12,300 per month (including DBT) plus Rs. 1,200 food/messing allowance |
| Diploma Technician Apprentice | Rs. 10,900 per month (including DBT) plus Rs. 1,200 food/messing allowance |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | Rs. 9,600 per month plus Rs. 1,200 food/messing allowance |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the NAPS portal for ITI trades or enrol on the NATS portal for graduate and diploma categories.
- 2Complete or update the applicant profile and upload the qualification and supporting documents.
- 3Note the NAPS or NATS registration or enrolment number.
- 4Download the Apprentice Bio-Data Form attached to the official notification.
- 5Fill the form in capital letters, enter the registration number and tick the applicable apprenticeship category and trade or discipline.
- 6Affix a passport-size photograph and sign the declaration.
- 7Attach the prescribed documents, including proof of NAPS or NATS registration.
- 8Send the completed application to the General Manager (HR, ADM & TRG), Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., Corporate Office, 4th Floor, JLN Stadium Metro Station, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala 682017.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•NAPS/NATS registration number
•Updated NAPS/NATS profile
•Educational certificates
•Educational mark sheets
•Proof of age (matriculation certificate
•Aadhaar card or passport)
•SC/ST certificate
•Latest OBC-NCL certificate
•EWS certificate
•PwBD certificate
•Completed bio-data form
•Passport-size photograph
Important Details
- These are apprenticeship training positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not regular permanent KMRL employment, and apprentices have no right to claim employment after training.
- The vacancy count is indicative and may change according to company requirements and statutory provisions.
- The category-wise entries printed in the official notification contain an arithmetic inconsistency: the five reservation figures shown against Graduate Technical add up to 15 although the row total is 16, and the printed category entries do not sum to the advertised total-row category figures; the advertised category totals are reproduced without correction and candidates should consult KMRL for clarification.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training in any organization, or are currently undergoing it, are not eligible.
- Medical fitness certification and police verification are required before engagement.
- Applications must be submitted in the official attached bio-data format only
- KMRL does not accept alternative formats or modes.
- Graduate Apprentice - Technical: Full-time regular 4-year B.Tech / B.E. in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Information Technology / Computer Science, from a government-recognized institution.
- Qualification must be passed within five years from the application closing date of 10 November 2026.
- Graduate Apprentice - Non-Technical: Full-time regular 3-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) or Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from a recognized institution.
- Qualification must be passed within five years from the application closing date of 10 November 2026.
- Diploma Technician Apprentice: Full-time regular 3-year engineering diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Science from a government-recognized institution.
- Qualification must be passed within five years from the application closing date of 10 November 2026.
- ITI Trade Apprentice: Full-time regular ITI course in the relevant advertised trade (Electrician, Electronics, Welder, Fitter, Plumber) from a government-recognized institution.
- Qualification must be passed within five years from the application closing date of 10 November 2026.
Apprenticeship Training Terms
Training runs for one year from the date of joining and ends automatically on completion, with no extension permitted. Apprentices get 12 days casual leave on a pro-rata basis and 15 days medical leave for the one-year duration subject to medical grounds. Performance is evaluated periodically.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Under the NATS scheme, DBT provides Rs. 6,150 for graduate apprentices and Rs. 5,450 for diploma apprentices. The remaining applicable stipend is paid through KMRL's arrangements. The DBT amounts form part of the notified monthly stipends and are not additional payments.
Apprentice Bio-Data Form Contents
- NAPS/NATS enrolment ID
- Apprenticeship category and selected trade or discipline
- Applicant's full name and father's name
- Marital status and date of birth
- Nationality, religion and category
- Whether the candidate's father or mother is employed by KMRL
- Permanent and mailing postal addresses
- Phone number and email address
- Educational qualifications, institution, branch and duration
- Blood group
- Extracurricular activities, if any
- Candidate's declaration, date, place and signature
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year or result-awaiting candidates apply for the KMRL apprenticeship?
No. Candidates awaiting their final examination results are not eligible, and the qualifying course must already be passed.
Can someone who has already done apprenticeship training elsewhere apply?
No. Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization are not eligible.
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