Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL)
- Post Name : Apprentices (Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trades)
- Job Type : Apprenticeship Training
- Recruitment Type : Direct / Offline Application via NAPS/NATS portals
- Advt No : KMRL/Apprenticeship/2026-27/HR-Admin/01
- Vacancies : 70
- Job Location : Kochi - Kerala
- Salary : Stipend ranging from ₹9,600/- to ₹12,300/- plus ₹1,200/- Food/Messing allowance (Detailed breakdown below)
- Mode of Application : Offline
- Application Start : 15.10.2026
- Last Date : 10.11.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 15 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 10 November 2026
Vacancy Details : Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026
|
Category
/ Trade |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC
(NCL) |
EWS |
Total |
|
Graduate Tech (Civil, EEE,
ECE/Instrumentation, Mechanical, IT/Computer Science) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Graduate - Non-Tech (BBA, B.Com, BCA) |
02 |
01 |
0 |
02 |
01 |
06 |
|
Diploma - Technician (Civil,
Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science) |
11 |
04 |
02 |
08 |
03 |
28 |
|
Trade Apprentice - ITI (Electrician,
Electronics, Welder, Fitter, Plumber) |
08 |
03 |
02 |
05 |
02 |
20 |
|
Total Breakdown |
28 |
11 |
5 |
19 |
7 |
70 |
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Salary Details : Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026
- ITI Tradesmen : ₹9,600/- Per Month
- Diploma Technician : ₹10,900/- Per Month (Including DBT)
- Graduate Apprentices : ₹12,300/- Per Month (Including DBT)
- Additional Allowance : An additional ₹1,200/- Per Month for Food/Messing allowance.
Age Limit : Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must have completed 18 years of age to be eligible.
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Qualification : Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026
1. ITI Tradesmen
- Full-time regular ITI Trade Certificate in relevant discipline.
- Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering.
- Full-time regular 4-year B.E / B.Tech Degree.
- Full-time regular 3-year BBA / B.Com / BCA Degree.
Application Fee : Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026
- There is no application fee required for Kochi Metro Rail Recruitment
Selection Process : Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026
- There is no written examination or interview process.
- Shortlisting will be done based on educational qualifications and eligibility criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of documents/certificates.
- Final engagement is subject to acceptance of the tripartite apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS portal, medical fitness certificate submission, and police verification.
How to Apply : Kochi Metro Recruitment 2026
Interested and Eligible candidates may send their application in the prescribed format along with original and copies of certificates to prove their age, qualification, caste etc. to "General Manager (HR, ADMN & TRG), Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., Corporate Office, 4th Floor, JLN Stadium Metro Station, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala - 682017" on or before 10 Nov 2026
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Step 1 (Online Registration): Register yourself on the official portals:
- NAPS portal (for ITI): [https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in](https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
- NATS portal (for Degree/Diploma): [https://nats.education.gov.in/](https://nats.education.gov.in/)
- Complete and update your profile by uploading all required documents to achieve a 100% completed profile.
- Step 2 (Offline Submission): After receiving your NAPS/NATS registration/enrollment number, fill out the official Apprentice Bio-Data Form attached in the notification.
- Step 3 (Dispatch): Send the duly filled application form along with self-attested copies of required documents via post/courier to the following address:
- General Manager (HR, ADMN & TRG) Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., Corporate Office, 4th Floor, JLN Stadium Metro Station, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala - 682017
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the organization conducting this recruitment?
- Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL), a 50-50 Joint Venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Kerala.
- There are a total of 70 apprenticeship vacancies.
- The training duration is strictly for one year from the date of joining.
- No, there is no application fee.
- There is no written exam or interview. Selection is based on document verification of shortlisted candidates.
- The last date to submit applications is 10/11/2026.
- No, candidates with qualifications acquired through part-time, correspondence, distance, or online modes are not eligible.
- Candidates must have completed 18 years of age.
- You must first register on the NAPS/NATS portal, fill out the prescribed Bio-Data form, and mail/send it via post to the KMRL Corporate Office address in Kochi.
- No, on completion of the training, candidates will not have any right to claim regular employment.
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