KRCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has released a notification for the engagement of Trainee Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. A total of 190 vacancies have been announced for Graduate Apprentices (Engineering & General Streams) and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.
The online application process for KRCL Recruitment 2026 begins on 23rd February 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official KRCL website, konkanrailway.com, until 21st March 2026.
KRCL Notification 2026 Out for 190 Apprentice Vacancies
The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for the engagement of Graduate Apprentices and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. This one-year apprenticeship training program is open to candidates who passed out in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
The vacancies are spread across Civil, Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical engineering disciplines, as well as General Stream Graduates (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, etc.). The application process is fully online, and candidates must register on the official KRCL website.
Interested candidates must ensure they have a valid registration on the NATS portal before applying, as the NATS ID is mandatory. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification for specific eligibility, reservation benefits, and the application process.
KRCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF – Click To Download
KRCL Recruitment 2026: Highlights
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has released the recruitment notification for 190 Apprentice positions. Eligible candidates can apply online at konkanrailway.com. All details related to the KRCL Recruitment 2026, including eligibility, vacancy breakdown, and selection process, are available on the official website.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) |
| Notification No. | CO/APPR/2026/01 |
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentices (Engineering), Graduate Apprentices (General Stream), Technician (Diploma) Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 190 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 23rd February 2026 |
| Application End Date | 21st March 2026 |
| Official Website | konkanrailway.com |
| Mandatory Requirement | Valid & Approved NATS ID |
KRCL Vacancy 2026: Trade-Wise Breakdown
The KRCL Apprentice recruitment 2026 offers a total of 190 vacancies. Below are the trade-wise and category-wise vacancy details.
| Trade / Stream | Total |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentices (Engineering) | |
| Civil Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | 20 |
| Electronics Engineering | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | |
| Diploma (Civil) | 30 |
| Diploma (Electrical) | 20 |
| Diploma (Electronics) | 10 |
| Diploma (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Graduate Apprentices (General Stream) | 30 |
| Grand Total | 190 |
KRCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check the specific educational and age criteria before applying. The cut-off date for determining the age limit is 1st January 2026.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 25 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Candidates: 05 years (Upper age limit relaxable up to 30 years)
- OBC-NCL Candidates: 03 years (Upper age limit relaxable up to 28 years)
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
| Category | Trade/Stream | Educational Qualification Required |
|---|---|---|
| Category-I | Graduate Apprentices (Engineering) | BE/B.Tech in the respective discipline (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical) from an AICTE-recognized University. |
| Category-II | Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | Diploma in the respective discipline (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical) from a recognized University/Technical Education Board. |
| Category-III | Graduate Apprentices (General Stream) | Graduate Degree in BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BMS / BJMC / BBS from a UGC-recognized University or Institute. |
KRCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection for the KRCL Apprentice training will be based on merit. No written test or interview will be conducted.
Merit List Preparation: A merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (sum of all years/semesters). No rounding off will be done.
Preference Categories:
- First Preference: Land Loser candidates (whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway Project).
- Second Preference: Candidates belonging to the districts of KRCL jurisdiction (Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra; North Goa & South Goa in Goa; Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka).
Call for Document Verification: Candidates will be called for document verification in order of merit, up to 3 times the number of seats in the first round. Further rounds will be conducted as per requirement.
Tie-Breaker Rule: If two candidates have the same marks, the candidate with the older age will be selected. If dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed the matriculation exam earlier will be selected.
How to Apply for KRCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
To apply for the KRCL Apprentice vacancies, candidates must submit their applications online through the official KRCL website. It is mandatory to have a valid and approved registration on the NATS portal before applying. Follow the step-by-step process below:
- Register on NATS Portal: Go to the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and complete your registration. Obtain a valid and approved NATS ID. This is mandatory.
- Go to the KRCL official website at konkanrailway.com.
- On the homepage, go to ‘Quick Links’ and click on the link for ‘Graduate Apprentice/Technician Apprentice’ for training in KRCL.
- Read the detailed notification (PDF) carefully to check your eligibility.
- Click on ‘New Registration’ to start. You will receive a registration number on your mobile and email.
- Log in using the generated credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and NATS ID details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the available online payment modes.
- Preview the complete application form carefully to ensure all details are correct, then submit the application.
- After submission, download and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.
Important Dates for KRCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application on KRCL Website | 23rd February 2026 | 21st March 2026 |
| Last date for Payment of Application Fee | 23rd February 2026 | 21st March 2026 |
