The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has announced its latest Trainee Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for a total of 190 apprenticeship slots across engineering and general graduate streams. This is a great opportunity for fresh graduates and diploma holders to gain hands-on industrial training with one of India’s key railway corporations.
📅 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Released |
20 February 2026 |
| Start of Online Applications |
20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
Check official site/notification |
📌 Vacancy Details
KRCL has notified 190 vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended) for the following categories:
| Discipline |
Seats |
| Civil Engineering |
30 |
| Electrical Engineering |
20 |
| Electronics Engineering |
10 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
20 |
| Diploma (Civil) |
30 |
| Diploma (Electrical) |
20 |
| Diploma (Electronics) |
10 |
| Diploma (Mechanical) |
20 |
| General Stream Graduates |
30 |
| Total |
190 |
(UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS categories included as per notification.)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the KRCL Trainee Apprentice 2026, candidates must satisfy the following:
1. Educational Qualifications:
✔ Graduate Apprentices: Engineering degree (BE/B.Tech) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Computers and other approved disciplines.
✔ Technician Apprentices: Diploma holder in relevant engineering fields.
✔ General Graduates: Graduates in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Journalism etc.
2. Passed Out Years:
Candidates who passed out in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible.
3. Age Limit:
✔ Minimum – 18 years
✔ Maximum – 25 years (as on 01 Jan 2026)
Relaxation available for SC/ST (5 years) & OBC-NCL (3 years).
4. Physical Fitness:
Candidates must meet prescribed medical fitness standards and present a fitness certificate during document verification.
💰 Stipend & Training Details
Selected apprentices will undergo 1 year of training under the Apprentices Act.
📌 Stipend (via Direct Benefit Transfer)
• Graduate Apprentices – ₹4,500 per month (Establishment share)
• Technician (Diploma) Apprentices – ₹4,000 per month (Establishment share)
Note: Candidates must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account and a PAN card for stipend payment.
Accommodation & allowances are NOT provided. Trainees must make their own arrangements during the training period.
🧑🎓 Selection Process
KRCL prepares a merit list based on the aggregate academic marks obtained in all semesters/years of qualifying qualification. Key points:
✔ No rounding off of marks.
✔ Higher total percentage gets higher rank.
✔ In case of tie marks, older candidate gets preference.
✔ If DOB is same, candidate who passed matric earlier is favored.
Preference for selection:
• Land losers related to the Konkan Railway project are prioritized.
• Candidates from KRCL jurisdiction districts (Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka) receive secondary preference.
📝 How to Apply
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and secure a valid NATS ID.
- Visit the official KRCL website and go to the “Graduate/Technician Apprentice” section.
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, marksheets, certificates).
- Pay prescribed processing fee (₹100 for general; some categories exempt).
Ineligible or incomplete applications will be rejected.
📎 Documents Required at Verification
• Mark sheets & degree/diploma certificates
• 10th pass certificate for DOB proof
• Caste/Category certificate if applicable
• NATS ID proof
• Aadhaar & PAN card
• Photos & other supporting certificates
📌 Final Notes
🔹 Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment on completion of training.
🔹 Ensure all eligibility conditions are met before applying.
🔹 Visit the official KRCL website regularly for updates on document verification and selection lists.
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