RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 326 Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Posts

RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 326 Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Posts

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd.), a Government of India undertaking, has invited applications for engagement of 326 apprentices for the 2026-27 training year. The vacancies are distributed among Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice categories at RCF’s Trombay unit in Mumbai and Thal unit in Raigad district, Maharashtra.

Online registration opened on 4 September 2026 at 8:00 AM and the last date is 20 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. RCF’s official recruitment page confirms these application dates.

RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

Graduate Apprentice – 145 Posts

The Graduate Apprentice category includes training areas such as Accounts Executive, Secretarial Assistant and Recruitment Executive (HR). The prescribed degree and subject requirements differ by training area. Candidates should check the detailed RCF advertisement for the exact qualification and percentage requirement for each area.

Technician Apprentice – 105 Posts

The Technician Apprentice category covers diploma-level engineering disciplines. Eligible candidates need the prescribed full-time Diploma qualification in the relevant engineering branch. Allied or unrelated diploma branches should not be assumed to be eligible; applicants must match their qualification with the exact discipline in the RCF advertisement.

Trade Apprentice – 76 Posts

The Trade Apprentice category includes designated trades/training areas such as Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant), Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), Boiler Attendant, Electrician, Horticulture Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technician, subject to the qualification specified for each trade.

Training Location

Candidates can choose either Trombay, Mumbai or Thal, Raigad District as their training location while applying, subject to the conditions in the advertisement. The available seats are 177 at Trombay and 149 at Thal.

Important Dates

This is a time-sensitive recruitment. Candidates should complete registration well before the closing time because applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Educational Qualification

Qualification depends on the apprentice category and training area:

• Graduate Apprentice: prescribed bachelor’s degree/graduate qualification for the selected training area.
• Technician Apprentice: prescribed full-time Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
• Trade Apprentice: prescribed ITI, 12th, B.Sc. or other qualification depending on the individual trade.

The required qualification must generally have been obtained in the prescribed mode and within the eligibility period stated in the advertisement. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training, have the prohibited prior work experience, or are pursuing higher studies may be ineligible under the applicable conditions.

Age Limit

The standard age requirement is 18 to 25 years as on 1 September 2026, subject to the individual training area and applicable relaxation rules. Reserved-category and other eligible relaxations are governed by the RCF advertisement.

Stipend

The reported monthly stipend varies by apprenticeship category and training area. The published recruitment details indicate total monthly stipend figures in the range of approximately ₹14,600 to ₹17,300, depending on the apprentice category/trade and applicable BOAT/RCF arrangements.

Apprenticeship stipend should not be treated as a regular employee salary or permanent employment package.

Application Fee

No separate application fee is specified in the currently published RCF apprentice recruitment information. Candidates should nevertheless check the live application portal before final submission for any system-specific instructions.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a merit list prepared from the prescribed qualifying examination percentage, along with applicable reservation provisions. Shortlisted candidates are then required to complete document verification and apprenticeship-contract formalities.

• Preparation of qualification-based merit list.
• Shortlisting according to applicable reservation and vacancy conditions.
• Document verification.
• Approval/execution of the apprenticeship contract through the applicable NATS/NAPS process.

There is no conventional written competitive examination or interview stated for this apprentice engagement.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RCF recruitment website.
2. Open the advertisement for engagement of Act Apprentices Trainees 2026-27.
3. Read the detailed trade-wise eligibility requirements.
4. Complete the required apprenticeship registration on the applicable NATS or NAPS platform.
5. Use the RCF application link and enter your personal and qualification details.
6. Select the eligible training category and location as permitted.
7. Upload the required documents and submit the application.
8. Check all information carefully before final submission.
9. Save the acknowledgement/application details for future document verification.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Recent photograph and signature.
• Government-issued identity proof.
• Class 10 certificate/mark sheet.
• Degree certificate and marksheets for Graduate Apprentice applicants.
• Diploma certificate and marksheets for Technician Apprentice applicants.
• ITI/12th/B.Sc. qualification documents for applicable Trade Apprentice areas.
• Caste certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate, where applicable.
• Other documents listed in the official RCF advertisement.

Important Links

RCF Official Recruitment Page: View Recruitment Notification and Apply

RCF Official Website: rcfltd.com

Use only the official RCF recruitment/application route. The official recruitment page currently lists the apprentice registration window as 4 September 2026 to 20 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many apprentice vacancies are available?
RCF has notified 326 apprentice training slots: 145 Graduate, 105 Technician and 76 Trade Apprentices.

What is the last date?
The last date is 20 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Where is the training?
Training is at RCF’s Trombay unit in Mumbai and Thal unit in Raigad district, Maharashtra.

What is the age limit?
The standard age range is 18 to 25 years as on 1 September 2026, subject to the detailed advertisement and applicable relaxation.

Is there a written examination?
The apprentice selection is merit-based; the published recruitment information does not prescribe a conventional written examination or interview.

Is this a permanent RCF job?
No. This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act and should not be represented as a permanent employee appointment.

Important Note

Eligibility is different for each apprenticeship discipline. Candidates must compare their exact qualification, passing date, age and previous apprenticeship/work-experience status with the official RCF advertisement before applying.

Last Updated: 18 September 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I verify the recruitment details?

Check the official recruitment notification or the concerned organisation’s official website before applying. The official notification is the final authority.

How should I apply?

Follow the application mode, instructions and document requirements stated in this article and the official notification, and submit the application within the prescribed deadline.

What should candidates check before applying?

Check the post-wise eligibility, age limit, vacancies, important dates, fee and selection process in the official notification before submitting an application.

Disclaimer: CareerSphere.in is an informational website and is not affiliated with Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited. The official RCF advertisement and recruitment portal are the final authority for vacancy, eligibility, stipend, selection and application conditions.