RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) & Technician Apprentice Trainee (TAT) Posts

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), also known as Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has released the official notification for RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 for engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) and Technician Apprentice Trainee (TAT) under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Eligible candidates who have completed Engineering Degree, Non-Engineering Degree, or Diploma in Engineering in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 can apply online through the Google Form link provided by RINL-VSP. The apprenticeship training will be conducted for a period of one year (12 months) at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹9,000 for Graduate Apprentices and ₹8,000 for Diploma (Technician) Apprentices. Selection will be based on shortlisting by marks followed by personal interview and document verification.

RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights

RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Overview

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) operates the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, India’s first shore-based integrated steel plant. The organization is a major public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.

Through the RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026, the organization aims to provide practical industrial exposure and skill development to fresh engineering graduates, diploma holders, and non-engineering graduates.

The apprenticeship training program will help candidates understand steel manufacturing processes, industrial safety standards, plant operations, and modern engineering technologies used in the steel industry.

RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 – Branch-Wise Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Engineering Graduate – Full-time B.E/B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline
• Non-Engineering Graduate – BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BL
• Technician Apprentice – Diploma in Engineering
• Year of Passing – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026
• Distance / Part-time qualifications are not eligible

Age Limit

Age limit is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates must satisfy minimum age requirements and government reservation rules.

NATS Registration

All candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) before applying.

Selection Process

• Online Application Submission
• Shortlisting based on marks in qualifying examination
• Personal Interview
• Document Verification
• Final Selection List

No written exam or CBT will be conducted.

How to Apply for RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026

Step 1 – Register on NATS Portal

• Visit https://nats.education.gov.in/ 
• Click on Student Registration
• Fill personal details and educational qualification
• Upload documents and submit
• Note your NATS Registration Number

Step 2 – Fill RINL Google Form

• Open Google Form: https://forms.gle/c8hbp1yb4Txj6TRT8
• Enter personal details
• Enter educational qualification
• Enter NATS Registration Number
• Submit form before 10 March 2026

RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 FAQ

Q1. What is RINL Apprentices Recruitment 2026?
It is recruitment for Graduate and Technician Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Q2. What is the stipend?
₹9,000 for Graduate Apprentices and ₹8,000 for Diploma Apprentices.

Q3. Is there a written exam?
No written exam. Selection is based on marks and interview.

Q4. What is the last date to apply?
10 March 2026.