RCF Apprentice 2026: 326 Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Vacancies

RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd.) has announced an apprenticeship engagement for the 2026-27 training session. A total of 326 seats are available across Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice categories at the company’s Trombay unit in Mumbai and Thal unit in Raigad, Maharashtra. The application window opens on 4 September 2026 and closes on 20 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

This opportunity is intended for eligible candidates who have completed the prescribed qualification within the specified period. Depending on the apprenticeship discipline, candidates may apply with a bachelor’s degree, engineering diploma, B.Sc. qualification or Class 12 Science qualification. Applicants should carefully match their academic background with the relevant trade before submitting the form.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment provides 145 Graduate Apprentice seats, 105 Technician Apprentice seats and 76 Trade Apprentice seats, making 326 training opportunities in total. Graduate apprenticeship positions are available for eligible graduates, including disciplines related to accounts, secretarial assistance and human resources. Technician apprenticeship positions cover engineering diploma disciplines such as Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical Engineering.

Trade apprenticeship opportunities include plant and laboratory-related trades for eligible B.Sc. candidates, along with specified 10+2 Science trades. The Trombay unit accounts for 177 seats, while the Thal unit has 149 seats.

Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice applicants require the relevant bachelor’s qualification. For the specified Graduate Apprentice disciplines, minimum qualifying marks and subject requirements apply. Technician Apprentice candidates generally need a three-year engineering diploma in the prescribed discipline with at least 50% marks, with the stated relaxation for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

For the specified Trade Apprentice plant or laboratory categories, candidates need B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and must satisfy the subject-major requirements applicable to the selected trade. Candidates applying for the listed 10+2 trades must have passed Class 12 with Science and at least 50% aggregate marks.

Age Limit and Passing-Year Requirement

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not more than 25 years old as on 1 September 2026. Applicable reservation-based age relaxation should be considered according to the recruitment rules. An important condition is that the final qualifying examination must have been passed on or after 1 July 2023.

Stipend and Training Benefits

Graduate Apprentices are stated to receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 17,300, while Technician Apprentices receive Rs. 15,900 per month. The available recruitment information also states that trainees can receive certain company facilities during training, including canteen provisions, OPD medical facilities, uniform and personal protective equipment as per company policy. Hostel accommodation and transportation are not provided.

Selection Process

There is no written examination or interview for this apprenticeship engagement. Selection is based on merit prepared from marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination, followed by document verification. Candidates should therefore keep their educational certificates, identity documents and other required records ready for verification.

How to Apply Online

Trade Apprentice candidates must complete registration through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), while Graduate and Technician Apprentice applicants must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. After registration, applicants should visit the RCF recruitment section, select the 2026-27 apprenticeship engagement and proceed with the online application.

Candidates need to choose either the Trombay or Thal unit and can apply for only one discipline. Personal information, educational details and bank account information must be entered carefully. The bank account should be a primary account enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer. Applicants must also upload a recent passport-size colour photograph and signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG size limits.

After submitting the application before the deadline, candidates should save or print the generated application form for future use and document verification. Since no application fee is charged, eligible candidates can submit the form without paying an examination or processing fee.

Important Dates

The online application process starts on 4 September 2026, and the final submission deadline is 20 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. The merit-list and document-verification schedules are to be announced separately. Candidates should monitor the official recruitment portal for subsequent updates.

Key Takeaway

RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a merit-based training opportunity for eligible graduates, diploma holders, B.Sc. candidates and Class 12 Science pass candidates. With 326 seats across two Maharashtra units and no application fee, applicants who meet the age, qualification and passing-year conditions should complete registration and submit the online form within the prescribed period.