RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 326 Vacancies, Eligibility, Stipend & Apply Online

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL), a Navratna Government of India undertaking, has released its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 326 vacancies across Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentice categories. This is a great opportunity for graduates, diploma holders, and 12th-pass candidates to get hands-on training at a reputed PSU. In this article, we’ll walk you through the vacancy breakdown, eligibility, stipend, training locations, and the complete apply-online process in simple language.

Government apprenticeship selections are often merit-based on your academic percentage, but many candidates also go on to prepare for follow-up PSU or bank exams. If that’s on your radar, Taza Quiz offers free mock tests for various government exams worth keeping in mind for your next step after this apprenticeship.

1. Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL)
Post Type	Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice
Total Vacancies	326
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	4th September 2026
Last Date to Apply	20th September 2026
Age Limit	18 to 25 years (as on 1st Sep 2026)
Minimum Qualifying Marks	50%
Selection Process	Merit List + Document Verification (no written exam)
Training Locations	Trombay (Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad)

Since there’s no written exam, your academic percentage in the qualifying course is what really counts here — so if you’re still finishing your final semester or have older mark sheets, make sure you have your percentage calculation ready before applying.

2. Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

Out of the total 326 posts, the vacancies are split as follows:

Apprentice Category	Trombay	Thal	Total
Graduate Apprentice	80	65	145
Technician Apprentice	54	51	105
Trade Apprentice	43	33	76
Total	177	149	326

• Graduate Apprentice (145 posts) – for Accounts Executive, Secretarial Assistant, and Recruitment Executive (HR) roles, each with a 12-month training duration.
• Technician Apprentice (105 posts) – for Diploma holders in Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical Engineering, also with 12-month training.
• Trade Apprentice (76 posts) – spread across seven trades: Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant), Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), Boiler Attendant, Electrician, Horticulture Assistant, and Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology). Training duration here varies from 12 to 24 months depending on the trade.
• Reservation-wise breakup: SC – 32, ST – 29, OBC (NCL) – 88, EWS – 32, Unreserved – 145 (Total: 326).

3. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (varies by role):

• Accounts Executive: B.Com, BBA, or Graduate with Economics, plus basic English and computer knowledge
• Secretarial Assistant / Recruitment Executive (HR): Any Graduate with basic English and computer knowledge
• Technician Apprentice posts: Diploma in the respective engineering discipline (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical)
• Attendant Operator / Laboratory Assistant: B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with Chemistry as the major subject
• Instrument Mechanic: B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with Physics as the major subject
• Boiler Attendant / Electrician / Medical Lab Technician: 12th pass with Science
  Horticulture Assistant: 12th pass (any stream)

A minimum of 50% marks is required in the qualifying examination. Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere, or who already have one year or more of job experience, are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit

Particular	Details
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	25 years
Calculated As On	1st September 2026

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwBD	10 years
Children/Family of 1984 Riot Victims	5

4. Documents Required

Keep these ready before you start the application:

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (for the online form)
• PAN Card and Aadhaar Card
• A self-operated, Aadhaar-linked and DBT-enabled bank account in your own name
• All semester/year mark sheets and the final passing certificate
• Proof of age (SSC certificate, birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or passport)
• Educational qualification certificates
• Medical Fitness Certificate (prescribed format)
• Category certificate — SC/ST, OBC-NCL, or EWS, wherever applicable
• 1984 riot-victim family certificate, wherever applicable

5. Stipend Details

Area of Training	Monthly Stipend
Accounts Executive / Secretarial Assistant / HR	₹17,300
Diploma Technician posts (all disciplines)	₹15,900
Attendant Operator / Instrument Mechanic / Lab Assistant	₹17,300
Boiler Attendant / Electrician / Horticulture Assistant / Medical Lab Technician	₹14,600

This stipend is a combined amount paid partly by RCFL and, for Graduate and Technician posts, partly by BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training) as per government norms.

6. Training Location

Training will take place at RCFL’s units in Trombay, Mumbai or Thal, Raigad district. You’ll need to choose one location while filling out the form, and once selected, it cannot be changed later so pick based on where you can realistically commit for the full training period. Final posting also depends on the approved intake at each unit.

7. Selection Process

Here’s the part that surprises many applicants there is no written exam for RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Selection works like this:

• A merit list is prepared based on your percentage in the required qualifying exam
• Applicable reservation criteria are factored in
• Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification
• Final engagement happens only after successful verification and approval through the NATS (for Graduate/Technician Apprentices) or NAPS (for Trade Apprentices) portal

Since there’s no exam here, your existing academic score does the work. But if this apprenticeship is a stepping stone toward a bigger PSU or bank job for you, it’s worth starting your exam prep early. Taza Quiz has free practice tests to help you stay exam-ready alongside your apprenticeship.

8. How to Apply Online

• Visit the official RCFL website
• Go to the Recruitment section
• Click on “Engagement of Apprentices – 2026-27”
• Read the full advertisement and instructions carefully
• Click “I Accept”
• Click “Apply Online”
• Select your apprentice category, trade, or area of training
• Choose your preferred posting location — Trombay or Thal
• Keep a scanned passport-size photo ready (JPG/JPEG, under 75 KB)
• Keep a scanned signature ready (JPG/JPEG, under 25 KB)
• Fill in your personal and educational details
• Recheck all entered information carefully
• Click “SAVE/SUBMIT”
• Download the generated application form after submission
• Keep a printout safe for the Document Verification stage

4th September 2026 to 20th September 2026, 5:00 PM. Trade Apprentice candidates must also register on the NAPS portal, while Graduate and Technician Apprentice candidates need to register on the NATS portal before completing the RCFL form.

FAQs

1. What is the age limit for RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
   Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on 1st September 2026, with age relaxation available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and specified categories.
   
2. When did the RCFL Apprentice application process start?
   The online application process started on 4th September 2026 and will close on 20th September 2026.
   
3. How many vacancies are announced under RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
   A total of 326 vacancies have been announced 145 for Graduate Apprentice, 105 for Technician Apprentice, and 76 for Trade Apprentice.
   
4. Is there a written exam for RCFL Apprentice recruitment?
   No. Selection is entirely merit-based, using your qualifying exam percentage, followed by Document Verification.
   
5. What is the stipend for RCFL Apprentices?
   It ranges from ₹14,600 to ₹17,300 per month depending on the apprentice category and area of training.

An apprenticeship like this is a solid start, but many candidates use this training period to simultaneously prepare for bigger government exams. Download the Taza Quiz appto access free mock tests and keep your exam preparation moving alongside your apprenticeship.