RCF (RCFL) Apprentice Vacancy 2026: 326 Training Seats at Trombay and Thal
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited has invited online applications for 326 apprentices at its Trombay unit in Mumbai and its Thal unit in Raigad. It is a PSU recruitment opening that is open to graduates, diploma holders, B.Sc. graduates and 12th-pass candidates alike. There is no application fee, and the monthly stipend goes up to Rs 17,300.
The application window is short. It opens on 4 September 2026 at 8:00 AM and shuts on 20 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Before you start, read the eligibility row for your own trade, because the qualification date bar here rules out many otherwise-eligible candidates. This guide on GovtJobsAlert covers the seat split, the stipend, the merit rule and the conditions that quietly cancel a candidature.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (Navratna CPSE) |
| Engagement | Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Seats | 326 |
| Areas of Training | 3 Graduate, 6 Technician (Diploma), 7 Trade |
| Training Location | Trombay (Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad), Maharashtra |
| Stipend | Rs 14,600 to Rs 17,300 per month |
| Application Window | 4 September 2026 to 20 September 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | Not printed in the notification |
How Many Vacancies Are There in RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Choose your unit carefully. You must pick Trombay or Thal in the form, and once selected it cannot be changed or transferred at any stage of training.
| Area of Training | Trombay / Thal | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts Executive (Graduate) | 25 / 25 | 50 |
| Secretarial Assistant (Graduate) | 35 / 25 | 60 |
| Recruitment Executive – HR (Graduate) | 20 / 15 | 35 |
| Diploma Chemical (Technician) | 10 / 10 | 20 |
| Diploma Civil (Technician) | 9 / 6 | 15 |
| Diploma Computer (Technician) | 5 / 5 | 10 |
| Diploma Electrical (Technician) | 10 / 10 | 20 |
| Diploma Instrumentation (Technician) | 10 / 10 | 20 |
| Diploma Mechanical (Technician) | 10 / 10 | 20 |
| Attendant Operator – Chemical Plant (Trade) | 35 / 15 | 50 |
| Instrument Mechanic – Chemical Plant (Trade) | 2 / 2 | 4 |
| Laboratory Assistant – Chemical Plant (Trade) | 2 / 4 | 6 |
| Boiler Attendant (Trade) | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Electrician (Trade) | 1 / 5 | 6 |
| Horticulture Assistant (Trade) | 2 / 4 | 6 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician – Pathology (Trade) | 0 / 2 | 2 |
| Grand Total — 326 Seats | 177 / 149 | 326 |
RCF publishes reservation as one overall figure for all 326 seats, not trade by trade, so the table below is the full category position in the notification.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 145 |
| OBC (NCL) | 88 |
| SC | 32 |
| EWS | 32 |
| ST | 29 |
| Total | 326 |
What is the Eligibility for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
You need at least 50% marks in the essential qualification, counted from the final year or the aggregate of the last two semesters. SC, ST and PwBD candidates may get a 5% marks relaxation in the final selection criteria.
| Area of Training | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accounts Executive | B.Com., or BBA / graduation with Economics |
| Secretarial Assistant | Any graduate degree |
| Recruitment Executive (HR) | Any graduate degree |
| Diploma Chemical | Diploma in Chemical Engineering |
| Diploma Civil | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Diploma Computer | Diploma in Computer Engineering |
| Diploma Electrical | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Diploma Instrumentation | Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering |
| Diploma Mechanical | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Attendant Operator (CP) | B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Chemistry as major |
| Instrument Mechanic (CP) | B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Physics as major |
| Laboratory Assistant (CP) | B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Chemistry as major |
| Boiler Attendant | 12th pass with Science under the 10+2 system of education |
| Electrician | 12th pass with Science under the 10+2 system of education, or its equivalent |
| Horticulture Assistant | 12th pass under the 10+2 system of education, or its equivalent |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 12th pass with Science under the 10+2 system of education |
For all three Graduate Apprentice areas, basic English and computer operation knowledge is also an essential requirement.
Graduates whose Biology stream covered only Zoology or only Botany are allowed to apply, but only as a Graduate Apprentice for Secretarial Assistant or Recruitment Executive (HR). Also note that allied branches of Diploma in Engineering are not accepted — a diploma in an adjacent branch will not be treated as one of the six listed above.
What is the Age Limit for RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
You must be at least 18 years old and not more than 25 years old as on 1 September 2026. That is the age reckoning date, and it is different from the application dates — do not mix the two up.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Children and family members of 1984 riot victims | 5 years |
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What is the Salary and Stipend for RCF Apprentice 2026?
This is an apprenticeship, not employment, so you receive a monthly stipend rather than a pay scale. Part of it comes from RCF and part from the Board of Apprenticeship Training, except in the trade areas where RCF pays the whole amount.
| Apprentice Group | Monthly Stipend | Training |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (all 3 areas) | Rs 17,300 (Rs 11,150 RCF + Rs 6,150 BOAT) | 12 months |
| Technician Apprentice (all 6 Diploma areas) | Rs 15,900 (Rs 10,450 RCF + Rs 5,450 BOAT) | 12 months |
| Attendant Operator / Instrument Mechanic / Laboratory Assistant | Rs 17,300 (paid fully by RCF) | 12 months |
| Boiler Attendant / Electrician / Horticulture Assistant | Rs 14,600 (paid fully by RCF) | 24 months |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | Rs 14,600 (paid fully by RCF) | 15 months |
RCF cites the stipend basis as BOAT WR/2026/529 dated 25.09.2019, exactly as printed in the notification. Apprentices are not entitled to any other benefits, facilities or allowances beyond this stipend. RCF does provide canteen meals with no cash alternative, OPD cover at its hospital for the trainee only, and uniform and safety equipment, but it will not provide any transportation facility or reimbursement. The BOAT share is released by BOAT itself, and RCF is not responsible for delay or non-payment there.
| Training Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Daily timing | Graduate Apprentices 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Technician and Trade Apprentices 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding weekly off and holidays |
| Attendance | Face Recognition attendance is compulsory, with both IN and OUT punches recorded. A missing punch means you are marked absent for that day, subject to regularisation under the applicable attendance and leave rules |
| Late punching | Stipend is deducted proportionately for the duration of late attendance, as per applicable rules |
| Unit transfer | The place of posting is non-transferable for the whole training period; no transfer request is entertained at any stage |
What is the Selection Process for RCF Apprentice 2026? (Merit List Based)
Selection runs on your marks. RCF draws a merit list from the percentage you scored in the prescribed essential qualification, applies the reservation, and works down that list.
| Stage or Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Merit list | Ranked on qualifying examination percentage, with reservation applied |
| Tie-break | Higher qualification ranks first; if equal, higher marks in the preceding qualification |
| Cut-off may be raised | Management may raise the minimum eligibility criteria or add conditions to restrict the number of candidates selected — 50% is the floor to apply, not the bar to get in |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called by email only |
| Email risk | Check your spam folder as well — RCF is not responsible for a lost intimation caused by a wrong email ID or mobile number, and no request in that regard is entertained. Both must stay functional from the date you apply |
| Contract approval | Apprenticeship contract approved on the NATS / NAPS portal |
| Joining | Engagement as Apprentice Trainee after the contract is approved |
| Seats are indicative | Areas of training and seat numbers are indicative and may change without prior notice; filling seats is at management’s sole discretion and no claim arises if seats go unfilled. The management decision is final and no appeal or correspondence is entertained |
| Changes to the advertisement | Any change to this advertisement appears only on the official RCF website, so check it regularly for updates |
If your marksheet shows CGPA or CPI, you must state the equivalent percentage and carry your institute’s conversion certificate to verification. Keep in mind that RCF reserves the right to cancel the advertisement and the selection process without assigning any reason, seat numbers may vary by up to 10% with the response, and if the response is thin the applications may be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Merely meeting the minimum eligibility does not entitle you to be selected, and RCF warns that merely applying for the trades advertised does not automatically make you eligible or get you selected for that trade.
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your RCF Apprentice 2026 Application?
Every line here comes from the notification, and each one binds you the moment you apply.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Qualification date | You must have passed the final qualifying examination on or after 1 July 2023. An older passing year makes you ineligible |
| Mode of study | Distance Learning, Part-Time or Correspondence qualifications shall not be eligible, and those applications will not be considered |
| B.Sc. (PCM) applicants | A B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is considered only for Attendant Operator (CP) and Laboratory Assistant (CP) if Chemistry is the major, or Instrument Mechanic (CP) if Physics is the major, in each case under the RDSDE scheme |
| Past apprenticeship | Anyone who has already completed Act Apprentice training shall not be eligible |
| Work experience | Job experience of one year or more makes you ineligible |
| Higher studies | Candidates currently pursuing higher studies shall not be eligible |
| One trade only | If you apply for more than one discipline or trade, all your applications will be rejected |
| Institute and course mode | The qualification must be from a recognised University or Institute and must have been taken as a regular full-time course |
| Wrong information | Furnishing wrong or false information is a disqualification, and candidature shall be cancelled at any stage |
| Leaving training early | Not completing the full training period, or absence without valid grounds, means the contract is terminated without notice, no completion certificate is issued, and recovery from the stipend is made |
| Passing certificate | You may apply without it, but the original must be produced at verification or your candidature is cancelled |
| Reporting for joining | Failure to report on the stipulated date may result in cancellation of candidature |
| Contacting RCF | All communication must go by email to the address printed in the notification. No telephonic call or personal visit is entertained, and any attempt to communicate that way may lead to disqualification |
| Ineligibility found later | If at any stage you are found not to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, candidature is rejected without disclosing any reason |
| Legal jurisdiction | Any dispute arising out of this advertisement or your application can be taken only to courts and forums in Mumbai |
One more line deserves your full attention. RCF states that the company has no obligation to offer regular employment after the training, and that apprentices have no right or claim to regular employment at any stage. Treat this as paid, certified plant experience in a Navratna PSU, which it genuinely is — but do not join it expecting a permanent job at the end.
How to Apply Online for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Registration on the government apprenticeship portal is mandatory in addition to the RCF form. Trade Apprentice aspirants register on the NAPS portal; Technician and Graduate Apprentice aspirants register as a student on the NATS portal.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the RCF website and go to the Recruitment section (see Essential Links) |
| 2 | Open “Engagement of Apprentices – 2026-27” and read the full advertisement |
| 3 | Click “I Accept” and then “Apply Online” |
| 4 | Choose Trombay or Thal in the “Posting At” box — this cannot be changed later |
| 5 | Upload your photo (JPG, max 75 KB) and signature (JPG, max 25 KB) |
| 6 | Save and submit, then print the generated application form |
| 7 | Keep the printout — you need your application number and date of birth to download the accepted application form from the website later |
No documents are uploaded at the application stage, and no hard copy needs to be posted to RCF. Keep the printed form, your qualifying marksheets and passing certificate, and a DBT-enabled, Aadhaar-linked bank account in your own name ready for verification — preferably with a nationalised bank offering internet banking. Postal bank accounts are not accepted, and your stipend is credited nowhere else.
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Passport size photos | Latest passport size photographs, required at document verification and again at reporting |
| PAN Card | An updated PAN Card is mandatory at verification and again at reporting |
| Aadhaar Card | Updated Aadhaar Card; the name on it must match the name on all your educational certificates |
| Medical fitness | Certificate from a Registered Medical Officer of a Government or Municipal hospital, only in the Annexure A format given in the notification |
| Age proof | SSC certificate, birth certificate, school leaving certificate or passport — any one |
| Leaving certificates | SSC, HSC and graduation leaving certificates with Student ID, plus all year or semester marksheets |
| Category certificate | Caste certificate for SC / ST (Annexure B), OBC (NCL) certificate in central government format, EWS certificate, or 1984 riot victim certificate, as applicable |
What are the Important Dates for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | Not printed in the notification |
| Online application opens | 4 September 2026, 8:00 AM |
| Last date to apply | 20 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 September 2026 |
| Qualifying exam passed on or after | 1 July 2023 |
Is There Any Application Fee for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | No Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee |
The 14-page notification does not mention an application fee, so applying costs you nothing. Confirm this on the portal when the form opens.
RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Essential Links and Notification PDF
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Website | RCF Limited |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs |
| NAPS Portal (Trade) | Register on NAPS Apprenticeship Portal |
| NATS Portal (Graduate / Technician) | Register on NATS Portal |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs |
If you passed your final examination on or after 1 July 2023, are 25 or under on 1 September 2026 and clear every bar in the conditions table — one trade only, a regular full-time course, no prior Act apprenticeship — this is a clean shot at paid training in a Navratna plant with no fee to pay. The window is barely two weeks wide, so pick your one trade, register on NATS or NAPS, and submit early rather than on 20 September evening. For more government jobs in Maharashtra and fresh PSU notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.