RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 326 Posts
Updated on: 06 September 2026 | 06:14 PM Author: Career India Portal Team
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Conducting Authority : Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd.)
Department : Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India
Post Name : Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice & Trade Apprentice
Short Information
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd.), a Government of India Undertaking and Navratna Company, has invited online applications for engagement of 326 Graduate Apprentices, Technician Apprentices and Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The apprenticeship training will be conducted at Trombay, Mumbai and Thal, Raigad District, Maharashtra. The online application process will start on 04 September 2026 at 08:00 AM and the last date to submit the application is 20 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of RCF Ltd. at https://www.rcfltd.com. For apprenticeship-related queries, candidates can contact apprentice2026@rcfltd.com.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start
04 September 2026
08:00 AM
Last Date for Apply
20 September 2026 05:00 PM
Education Qualification
Apprenticeship Type
Post / Trade
Required Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
Accounts Executive
B.Com / BBA / Graduation with Economics
Graduate Apprentice
Secretarial Assistant
Any Graduate
Graduate Apprentice
Recruitment Executive (HR)
Any Graduate
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Chemical
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Civil
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Computer
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Electrical
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Instrumentation
Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Mechanical
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Trade Apprentice
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with Chemistry as a major subject
Trade Apprentice
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with Physics as a major subject
Trade Apprentice
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with Chemistry as a major subject
Trade Apprentice
Boiler Attendant
12th with Science under 10+2 system
Trade Apprentice
Electrician
12th with Science under 10+2 system or equivalent
Trade Apprentice
Horticulture Assistant
12th under 10+2 system or equivalent
Trade Apprentice
Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology)
12th with Science under 10+2 system
Additional Requirements: For Accounts Executive, Secretarial Assistant and Recruitment Executive (HR), basic knowledge of English and Computer Operation is essential.
Training Duration: Technician Apprentice training duration is 12 months.
Special Qualification Conditions
S. No.
Qualification / Condition
Eligible Post(s)
1
B.Sc. with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, with Chemistry as the major subject
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) and Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
2
B.Sc. with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, with Physics as the major subject
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
3
Graduation with Biology having only Zoology or only Botany
Secretarial Assistant or Recruitment Executive (HR)
Age Limit
Age Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
18 Years
Minimum Age As On
01 September 2026
Maximum Age
25 Years
Age Relaxation
Applicable as per advertisement and Government guidelines
Age Relaxation
Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ST
5 Years
OBC
3 Years
PwBD
10 Years
Children/Family Members of 1984 Riot Victims
5 Years
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
All Candidates
No Application Fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.
Note: Do not mention ₹0 unless RCF Ltd. officially specifies that there is no fee.
Vacancy Details
Apprentice Category
Trombay
Thal
Total
Graduate Apprentice
80
65
145
Technician Apprentice
54
51
105
Trade Apprentice
43
33
76
Grand Total
177
149
326
Post Wise Vacancy
Apprenticeship Type
Post / Area of Training
Trombay
Thal
Total
Graduate Apprentice
Accounts Executive
25
25
50
Graduate Apprentice
Secretarial Assistant
35
25
60
Graduate Apprentice
Recruitment Executive (HR)
20
15
35
Graduate Apprentice Total
—
80
65
145
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Chemical
10
10
20
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Civil
9
6
15
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Computer
5
5
10
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Electrical
10
10
20
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Instrumentation
10
10
20
Technician Apprentice
Diploma Mechanical
10
10
20
Technician Apprentice Total
—
54
51
105
Trade Apprentice
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
35
15
50
Trade Apprentice
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
2
2
4
Trade Apprentice
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
2
4
6
Trade Apprentice
Boiler Attendant
1
1
2
Trade Apprentice
Electrician
1
5
6
Trade Apprentice
Horticulture Assistant
2
4
6
Trade Apprentice
Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology)
0
2
2
Trade Apprentice Total
—
43
33
76
Grand Total
—
177
149
326
Category Wise Vacancy
Category
Vacancies
SC
32
ST
29
OBC (NCL)
88
EWS
32
Unreserved
145
Total
326
Note: Reservation will be applicable as per Government directives/guidelines.
Important Instructions
S. No.
Important Instructions
1
Keep your email ID and mobile number functional throughout the recruitment process.
2
Selected candidates must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account in their own name.
3
PAN and Aadhaar are mandatory at the time of reporting.
4
The name on Aadhaar should match the educational qualification records.
5
Candidates must produce original documents and attested photocopies whenever required.
6
The prescribed medical certificate format must be used.
7
Keep checking your email, including the Spam/Junk folder, for Document Verification communication.
8
Only eligible candidates should apply.
9
Providing incorrect or false information may result in cancellation of candidature.
10
Only the online application submitted through the RCF website will be considered.
11
Candidates should keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
12
Candidates must apply for only one discipline/trade.
13
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
14
RCF Management reserves the right to vary the advertised seats by up to 10%, depending on the response.
15
If the response is insufficient, applications may be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to eligibility.
16
Candidates who do not complete the training may face contract termination and other consequences as specified in the advertisement.
SSC Certificate / Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate / Passport for Age Proof
As applicable
9
Leaving Certificate
Wherever applicable
10
Educational Qualification Certificates
Required
11
University/Institute Certificate for Equivalent Percentage
Where applicable
12
Medical Fitness Certificate
Required
13
SC/ST Caste Certificate
If applicable
14
OBC (NCL) Certificate in Central Government Format
If applicable
15
EWS Certificate
If applicable
16
Certificate for Children/Family Members of 1984 Riot Victims
If applicable
Important: These documents do not need to be submitted during the online application. Candidates will be required to produce them later when called for Document Verification.
Read the complete Advertisement and Instructions carefully.
Click on I Accept.
Click on Apply Online.
Select your desired Posting Area – Trombay or Thal.
Fill in all the required details correctly.
Upload your Photograph and Signature according to the prescribed size and format.
Check all the entered details carefully.
Click on Save/Submit to submit the application.
After successful submission, the Application Form will be generated.
Take a Printout of the Application Form.
Keep the printed application form safely for Document Verification.
Important: The hard copy of the online application form does not have to be sent to RCF Ltd. Candidates should keep the printed application form safely and produce it during Document Verification when required.
Mode of Selection
Selection Stage
Details
1. Online Application
Eligible candidates submit the application online.
2. Merit List
Merit list will be prepared based on the prescribed percentage criteria and applicable reservation rules.
3. Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted through the merit list will be called for document verification.
4. Apprenticeship Contract Approval
Final engagement will be subject to successful document verification and approval of the apprenticeship contract on NATS/NAPS.
5. Joining
Candidates who complete all required formalities will be engaged and join the apprenticeship training.
Important Points
Selection will be based primarily on merit.
In case of equal marks, the candidate with higher qualification will get preference.
If the qualification is the same, higher marks in the preceding qualification will be considered.
No written examination is mentioned in the official advertisement.
Q1. How many vacancies are available in RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27? Ans: A total of 326 Apprentice vacancies are available.
Q2. Which apprenticeship categories are available? Ans:Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice positions are available.
Q3. What is the application start date? Ans: Online registration starts on 04 September 2026 at 08:00 AM.
Q4. What is the last date to apply? Ans: The last date is 20 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM.
Q5. What is the minimum age required? Ans: Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 01 September 2026.
Q6. What is the maximum age? Ans: The upper age limit mentioned in the vacancy tables is 25 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
Q7. Is there any application fee? Ans: The official advertisement does not mention any application fee.
Q8. What is the selection process? Ans: Selection is based on merit, followed by Document Verification and apprenticeship contract approval.
Q9. Is there any written examination? Ans: No written examination is mentioned in the official advertisement.
Q10. Can a candidate apply for more than one trade? Ans:No. A candidate can apply for only one discipline/trade/area of training. Multiple applications will be rejected.
Q11. Can candidates with distance-learning qualifications apply? Ans: No. Distance Learning, Part-Time and Correspondence qualifications are not eligible.
Q12. What is the training location? Ans: Training will be conducted at Trombay, Mumbai or Thal, Raigad District, Maharashtra.
Q13. Can the selected posting be changed later? Ans: No. The selected posting option cannot be changed, and the posting remains non-transferable during the apprenticeship period.
Q14. What is the stipend? Ans: The total prescribed stipend ranges from ₹14,600 to ₹17,300 per month, depending on the apprenticeship/trade.
Q15. Is regular employment guaranteed after apprenticeship? Ans:No. Completion of apprenticeship does not provide any right or claim to regular employment with RCF Ltd.
