Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has released Notification No. CO/APPR/2026/01 for engagement of Graduate & Technician (Diploma) Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended). Eligible candidates who passed out between 2021 to 2025 can apply online through the official website.
This is a one-year apprenticeship training opportunity for Engineering Graduates, Diploma Holders, and General Stream Graduates across various disciplines.
📌 Total Vacancies: 190 Posts
Category-wise Distribution:
- Graduate Apprentices (Engineering)
- Civil Engineering – 30
- Electrical Engineering – 20
- Electronics Engineering – 10
- Mechanical Engineering – 20
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices
- Civil – 30
- Electrical – 20
- Electronics – 10
- Mechanical – 20
- General Stream Graduates
- BA / BSc / BCom / BBA / BMS / BBS / BJMC – 30
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- BE/B.Tech in relevant Engineering discipline (AICTE approved) OR
- Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline OR
- Graduate Degree in General Stream from recognized University (UGC approved).
Candidates must have completed qualification between 2021 – 2025.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 25 Years
- Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
💰 Stipend Details (Per Month)
- Graduate Apprentices – ₹9,000/-
(₹4,500 Govt. DBT + ₹4,500 KRCL Share) - Diploma Apprentices – ₹8,000/-
(₹4,000 Govt. DBT + ₹4,000 KRCL Share)
Candidates must have Aadhaar-linked Bank Account & PAN Card.
📝 Application Fee
- General/OBC – ₹100/-
- SC/ST/Female/Minorities/EWS – Nil
- Mode of Payment – Online
📅 Important Date
- Last Date to Apply Online: 21 March 2026
📍 Selection Process
- Merit-Based Selection (Aggregate Percentage of all semesters/years)
- No interview.
- Document Verification (DV)
- Preference:
- Land Loser Candidates (First Preference)
- Local District Candidates under KRCL jurisdiction (Second Preference)
📄 Required Before Applying
- Valid NATS ID (Mandatory)
- Active Mobile Number & Email ID
- Educational Certificates
- Caste/EWS/OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar & PAN Card
📌 Training Duration & Location
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Anywhere within KRCL Jurisdiction
- No guarantee of permanent employment after completion.
⚠ Important Note for Candidates
- No TA/DA for document verification.
- Incorrect information or fake documents will lead to cancellation.
- Apprenticeship does not guarantee job absorption in KRCL.
🔗 How to Apply?
Candidates must apply online through the official website of Konkan Railway under the Graduate/Technician Apprentice section. Ensure registration on the NATS portal before applying.