Kochi Metro Rail Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 70 Vacancies Out!

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has announced its Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme 2026–27 for eligible engineering graduates, non-technical graduates, diploma holders and ITI-qualified candidates. The programme offers practical training opportunities at Kochi Metro in Kerala.

According to the official notification, 70 apprenticeship vacancies are available across four categories: Graduate Technical, Graduate Non-Technical, Diploma Technician and ITI Trade Apprentice. Eligible candidates must complete the required registration on the applicable apprenticeship portal and submit the prescribed application form with supporting documents.

The application window opened on 15 October 2026 and closes on 10 November 2026. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying.

Kochi Metro Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the online apprenticeship registration and submit the prescribed application form before the deadline.

Vacancy Details

KMRL has announced 70 indicative apprenticeship vacancies across four categories.

The official notification describes these vacancies as indicative. Candidates should refer to the notification for the category-wise reservation details.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the relevant qualification from a recognized institution through a full-time regular course.

Graduate Technical Apprentice

• A full-time regular four-year B.E. or B.Tech degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Eligible disciplines include Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechanical, Information Technology and Computer Science, as specified in the notification.

Graduate Non-Technical Apprentice

• A full-time regular three-year degree in one of the following:Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Diploma Technician Apprentice

• A full-time regular three-year engineering diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Listed disciplines include Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Computer Science.

ITI Trade Apprentice

• A full-time ITI qualification in a relevant trade.
• The notified trades include Electrician, Electronics, Welder, Fitter and Plumber.

Additional Eligibility Conditions

• The qualifying examination must have been passed within five years of the application closing date, as prescribed in the notification.
• Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible.
• Part-time, correspondence, distance-learning and online qualifications are not accepted.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization are not eligible under the stated conditions.
• Candidates must satisfy the applicable medical fitness requirements.

Applicants should check the official notification for the exact accepted qualifications and other conditions.

Age Limit

The minimum age requirement is 18 years.

The notification does not specify a common maximum age limit in the available recruitment summary. Candidates should check the official notice for any applicable upper-age conditions and relaxations.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for the KMRL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026–27, according to the available recruitment information.

Candidates should nevertheless follow the instructions on the official apprenticeship portals and application form.

Stipend and Training Duration

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend according to their apprenticeship category.

In addition, the notification provides a food/messing allowance of ₹1,200 per month.

The training period is one year. The apprenticeship is intended to provide practical work experience and does not guarantee permanent employment with Kochi Metro Rail Limited.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

• Application Screening: KMRL reviews applications against the prescribed eligibility conditions.
• Shortlisting: Eligible candidates may be shortlisted based on the criteria in the notification.
• Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce the required original certificates and supporting documents.
• Medical Fitness and Other Formalities: Candidates must meet the conditions applicable before engagement.

According to the recruitment information, no written examination or interview is conducted for this apprenticeship selection.

How to Apply for Kochi Metro Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must complete the required apprenticeship registration and submit the prescribed form to KMRL.

1. Visit the official KMRL website: https://www.kochimetro.org/
2. Open the Careers or Opportunities section.
3. Find the apprenticeship notification with reference number KMRL/Apprenticeship/2026-27/HR-Admin/01.
4. Read the official notification and download the prescribed application form.
5. Complete the required registration on the appropriate portal:ITI candidates: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/Degree and diploma candidates: https://nats.education.gov.in/
6. ITI candidates: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
7. Degree and diploma candidates: https://nats.education.gov.in/
8. Update your registration profile and keep your registration or enrolment number ready.
9. Fill in the prescribed KMRL application form accurately.
10. Attach the required educational certificates, marksheets, age proof, registration details and applicable reservation certificates.
11. Send the completed application and supporting documents to the address specified below.
12. Ensure that the application reaches KMRL by 10 November 2026.

Application Submission Address

General Manager (HR, ADM & TRG),

Kochi Metro Rail Limited,

Corporate Office, 4th Floor,

JLN Stadium Metro Station, Kaloor,

Kochi, Kerala – 682017.

Follow the exact submission instructions in the official notification. Registration on NAPS or NATS alone does not replace submission of the prescribed KMRL application form.