RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
▣ Job Summary
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Government of India, has released a fresh notification inviting online applications for the engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026-27. This drive covers a total of 326 vacancies spread across Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Trade Apprentice categories. Interested and eligible candidates who have completed their graduation, diploma, or 12th class can apply online through the official RCF website between 04 September 2026 and 20 September 2026. Training will be conducted at RCF’s Trombay (Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad) units. Full details on eligibility, stipend, selection process, and the application procedure are given below.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd) |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 326 |
| Training Location | Trombay (Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad District) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 04 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 September 2026 |
| Official Website | www.rcfltd.com |
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 04.09.2026 (08:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 20.09.2026 (05:00 PM) |
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee
The official notification released by RCF Ltd does not mention any application fee for this apprentice engagement drive. Candidates are advised to check the official advertisement once before applying, as this could be updated by the organization at a later stage.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit
- Candidates must not be less than 18 years of age as on 01.09.2026.
- The upper age limit for all categories of apprentices (Graduate, Technician, and Trade) is 25 years as on 01.09.2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Children/Family Members of 1984 Riot Victims | 5 Years |
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details Category Wise
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| SC | 32 |
| ST | 29 |
| OBC (NCL) | 88 |
| EWS | 32 |
| Unreserved | 145 |
| Total | 326 |
Trade Wise Vacancy Break-Up
Table A: Graduate Apprentice
| Post Name | Trombay | Thal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Executive | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| Secretarial Assistant | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| Recruitment Executive (HR) | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Total | 80 | 65 | 145 |
Table B: Technician Apprentice
| Post Name | Trombay | Thal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma Chemical | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Diploma Civil | 09 | 06 | 15 |
| Diploma Computer | 05 | 05 | 10 |
| Diploma Electrical | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Diploma Instrumentation | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Diploma Mechanical | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Total | 54 | 51 | 105 |
Table C: Trade Apprentice
| Post Name | Trombay | Thal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 02 | 04 | 06 |
| Boiler Attendant | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Electrician | 01 | 05 | 06 |
| Horticulture Assistant | 02 | 04 | 06 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Total | 43 | 33 | 76 |
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Education Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
- Accounts Executive: B.Com / BBA / Graduation with Economics, along with basic English and computer knowledge.
- Secretarial Assistant & Recruitment Executive (HR): Any Graduate with basic English and computer knowledge. Candidates with Zoology or Botany (as part of Biology) in graduation can also apply for these two posts.
Technician Apprentice
- Diploma in the relevant engineering stream — Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical. Allied/related diploma branches are not accepted.
Trade Apprentice
- Attendant Operator & Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant): B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with Chemistry as the major subject.
- Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant): B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with Physics as the major subject.
- Boiler Attendant, Electrician, Horticulture Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology): Passed 12th class with Science under the 10+2 system.
General Note: A minimum of 50% marks is required in the qualifying examination, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST and PwBD candidates. The qualification must have been obtained through a regular full-time course; candidates from distance, part-time, or correspondence mode are not eligible. The passing/final year result should be dated on or after 01.07.2023.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process
- A merit list is prepared purely on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying educational examination, along with applicable reservation norms. There is no written test or interview for this recruitment.
- Candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be called for document verification.
- Final engagement as an Apprentice Trainee happens only after successful document verification and approval of the Apprenticeship Contract on the NATS or NAPS portal.
- In case two candidates score equal marks, the one with a higher qualification, or higher marks in the preceding qualification, is placed above in the merit list.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Salary Pay Scale
Apprentices will receive a monthly consolidated stipend as fixed by RCF Ltd and the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), wherever applicable.
| Category of Apprentice | Stipend by RCF | Stipend by BOAT | Total Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Executive | ₹11,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹17,300 |
| Secretarial Assistant | ₹11,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹17,300 |
| Recruitment Executive (HR) | ₹11,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹17,300 |
| Diploma Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechanical | ₹10,450 | ₹5,450 | ₹15,900 |
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | ₹17,300 | Nil | ₹17,300 |
| Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) | ₹17,300 | Nil | ₹17,300 |
| Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | ₹17,300 | Nil | ₹17,300 |
| Boiler Attendant | ₹14,600 | Nil | ₹14,600 |
| Electrician | ₹14,600 | Nil | ₹14,600 |
| Horticulture Assistant | ₹14,600 | Nil | ₹14,600 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | ₹14,600 | Nil | ₹14,600 |
Besides the stipend, RCF Ltd will provide morning breakfast, tea, and a vegetarian lunch thali in the company canteen, along with OPD medical facility at the RCF Hospital for trainees. No transportation facility or reimbursement will be provided.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern
There is no written examination for this RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive. Selection is entirely merit-based, calculated from the percentage of marks secured by the candidate in their qualifying educational course, combined with the applicable reservation policy.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required
- Latest passport size photographs
- PAN Card (updated)
- Aadhaar Card (updated, name matching all educational certificates)
- Self-operated, Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled bank account in the candidate’s own name
- Mark sheets/certificates of all years or semesters of the qualifying course
- Proof of age (SSC certificate/Birth certificate/School leaving certificate/Passport)
- Leaving certificates of SSC, HSC, and Graduation with Student ID
- Certificate from the University/Institute for equivalent percentage (if CGPA/CPI awarded)
- Medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure A)
- Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates (Annexure B)
- OBC (NCL) certificate in Central Government format, where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Certificate for children/family members of 1984 riot victims, where applicable
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | How To Apply
- Visit the official RCF Ltd website: www.rcfltd.com
- Click on the “Recruitment” tab, then select “Engagement of Apprentices 2026-27.”
- Read the full advertisement, instructions, and terms & conditions carefully.
- Click on “I Accept” and then “Apply Online” to open the application form.
- Select your preferred posting location — Trombay or Thal — from the drop-down menu. This choice cannot be changed later.
- Upload a scanned passport-size color photograph (max 75 KB, JPG/JPEG) and signature (max 25 KB, JPG/JPEG).
- Fill in all required details and click “Save/Submit.”
- Once submitted successfully, the system will generate your application form.
- Take a printout of the application form for your reference; it will be needed at the document verification stage. There is no need to send a hard copy to RCF Ltd.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Previous Post >>
A1. There are 326 total vacancies across Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Trade Apprentice categories.
A2. The last date to submit the online application is 20 September 2026, till 5:00 PM.
A3. Training will be conducted at RCF's Trombay (Mumbai) unit and Thal (Raigad District) unit.
A4. No, there is no written exam. Selection is based on a merit list prepared from qualifying exam marks.
A5. The stipend ranges from about ₹14,600 to ₹17,300 per month, depending on the trade, along with free breakfast, tea, and lunch in the company canteen.

