Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) Invites Application for 134 Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria (As on 01.01.2026)

• Note: Candidates must have a valid, approved NATS ID at the time of document verification. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship training are not eligible.
• Educational Qualification:Post-specific as detailed in the eligibility table. Qualifications must be from a recognized AICTE/UGC/Central/State Government institution. No additional weightage for higher qualifications.
• Age Limit:Minimum 18 years and Maximum 25 years as on 01.01.2026 (born between 01.01.2001 and 01.01.2008). Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years).
• Stipend: Graduate Apprentices: ₹12,300/- per month (Government Share: ₹6,150 + KRCL Share: ₹6,150). Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: ₹10,900/- per month (Government Share: ₹5,450 + KRCL Share: ₹5,450). Stipend is paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Selection Procedure:
• Merit List: Based on aggregate percentage of total marks obtained across all years/semesters. No rounding off.
• Tie-Breaker: Older candidate is selected. If same age, candidate who passed matriculation earlier is preferred.
• First Preference: Land loser candidates (whose land was acquired for Konkan Railway Project).
• Second Preference: Candidates belonging to KRCL jurisdiction districts (Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, North/South Goa, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada).
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification at the specified venue and date.
• Application Process: There is no separate application form. Candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and obtain a valid, approved NATS ID. Then, they must directly report for document verification at the specified venue and date based on their discipline.

Document Verification Schedule & Venue

• Venue: Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Sector-40, Opp. Seawoods Railway Station (West), Navi Mumbai-400706.
• Registration Time: 09:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs only on the date of Document Verification.
• Note: Candidates must report with all required original documents and self-attested photocopies. Latecomers beyond 12:00 hrs will not be allowed.

📅 Important Dates

Key Instructions for Candidates

• NATS Registration is Mandatory: Candidates must have a valid, approved NATS ID at the time of document verification. Registration on the NATS portal is the first and most critical step.
• No Written Exam: Selection is solely based on academic merit and document verification. No written test will be conducted.
• Document Verification Only: Candidates must appear for document verification at the specified venue and date based on their discipline. Reporting time is strictly 09:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs.
• Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria (NATS ID, passing year 2021-2025, age limit, educational qualification, physical fitness) before attending.
• Land Loser Preference: Land loser candidates (whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway Project) will be given first preference. Candidates from KRCL jurisdiction districts get second preference.
• Required Documents: Bring all original documents and self-attested photocopies as listed in the notification (mark sheets, degree/diploma certificate, age proof, caste/EWS certificates, land loser certificates if applicable, domicile, medical certificate, Aadhaar, PAN card, etc.).
• Physical Fitness: Candidates must produce a medical certificate certified by a Government Doctor (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon) in the prescribed format.
• Agreement of Training: Selected candidates must enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship Training. The duration of training is one year.
• No Employment Guarantee: Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee absorption into KRCL. It is not obligatory on the part of KRCL to offer employment to apprentices.
• Check Website: Regularly visit the KRCL website and NATS portal for any updates, amendments, or corrigenda.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official Websitekonkanrailway.com ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.