Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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.

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