Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India Undertaking, has released Notification No. CO/APPR/2026/01 dated 07 August 2026 for a Special Drive to engage 134 Apprentice Trainees under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. Posts are available across BE/B.Tech and Diploma in Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, and General Stream Graduates (Arts/Science/Commerce/BBA/Management/Journalism/Business Studies). This is not a conventional online application recruitment – there is no separate online application form or written examination. Eligible candidates must register on the NATS portal, obtain a valid approved NATS ID, and attend Walk-in Document Verification at the Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Sector-40, Opp. Seawoods Railway Station (West), Navi Mumbai – 400706 between 24 and 28 August 2026 (post-wise dates). Registration at the venue is only between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the scheduled date. Eligibility is restricted to candidates who passed their qualifying degree or diploma between 2021 and 2025 (within the last 5 years). Age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2026. The training duration is 1 year and the monthly stipend is Rs. 12,300 (Rs. 6,150 from Government DBT + Rs. 6,150 from KRCL) for Graduate Apprentices and Rs. 10,900 (Rs. 5,450 + Rs. 5,450) for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must act on immediately – the Document Verification dates begin on 24 August 2026, just 16 days away. First, there is NO separate online application form – the only registration required before attending Document Verification is obtaining a valid, approved NATS ID through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal. If you do not already have an approved NATS ID, register at the NATS portal immediately, as approvals are not instant. Second, registration at the Document Verification venue is strictly only between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on your scheduled post-wise date – latecomers will not be considered, and there is no provision to attend on a different date. Third, completing the training does not guarantee any future employment or absorption in KRCL – this is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, not a regular appointment. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any Government/PSU/Private organisation under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 are not eligible to apply.
KRCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), Government of India Undertaking |
| Notification No. | CO/APPR/2026/01 dated 07 August 2026 |
| Scheme | National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) – Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 |
| Posts | BE/B.Tech and Diploma Apprentices – Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering; General Stream Graduate Apprentices |
| Total Posts | 134 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | No separate online application – NATS portal registration + Walk-in Document Verification |
| Document Verification Dates | 24, 25, 27 and 28 August 2026 (post-wise) |
| Registration Timing at Venue | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM only (on the scheduled date) |
| Venue | Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Sector-40, Opp. Seawoods Railway Station (West), Navi Mumbai – 400706 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Pass-out Year Restriction | Degree/Diploma passed out between 2021 and 2025 only |
| Official Website | konkanrailway.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Document Verification – BE Civil + BE Electronics + Diploma (Civil) | 24 August 2026 |
| Document Verification – BE Electrical + Diploma (Electrical) + Diploma (Electronics) | 25 August 2026 |
| Document Verification – BE Mechanical + Diploma (Mechanical) | 27 August 2026 |
| Document Verification – General Stream Graduates | 28 August 2026 |
| Registration Timing at Venue (all dates) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM only |
Vacancy Details – Post-wise and Category-wise
| S. No. | Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BE Civil Engineering | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| 2 | BE Electrical Engineering | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 3 | BE Electronics Engineering | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 4 | BE Mechanical Engineering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Diploma (Civil) | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| 6 | Diploma (Electrical) | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 7 | Diploma (Electronics) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Diploma (Mechanical) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 9 | General Stream Graduates | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Total | 85 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 134 |
Medical Category: B1 for Engineering posts (BE and Diploma); C1 for General Stream Graduates.
Eligibility to Apply
Pass-out Year: Candidates must have passed their qualifying degree or diploma during 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 only (within the last 5 years from the date of passing and the date of joining training). Candidates who passed out before 2021 are not eligible.
Prior Apprenticeship: Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 in any Government/PSU/Private Industrial Organisation are not eligible.
Educational Qualification
| Post Category | Qualification |
|---|---|
| BE Civil Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering from an AICTE-recognised University |
| BE Electrical Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical/Electronics and Power Engineering, or a combination of basic Electrical sub-streams, from an AICTE-recognised University |
| BE Electronics Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Information Technology/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or a combination of basic streams, from an AICTE-recognised University |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Industrial/Automobile/Production Engineering from an AICTE-recognised University |
| Diploma (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a University or Institution recognised by Central/State Government Technical Education Board or University |
| Diploma (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical/Electronics and Power Engineering, or a combination of basic Electrical streams, from a recognised Board/University |
| Diploma (Electronics) | Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or a combination, from a recognised Board/University |
| Diploma (Mechanical) | Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial/Automobile/Production Engineering from a recognised Board/University |
| General Stream Graduate | Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce/Business Administration/Management Science/Journalism and Mass Communication/Business Studies from a UGC or Central/State Government/Technical Education Board recognised University or Institute |
No additional weightage is given for a qualification higher than the minimum prescribed for the post.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | 18 to 25 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 to 28 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 18 to 30 years (5 years relaxation) |
Date of birth range for UR/EWS: born between 1 January 2001 and 1 January 2008. Age relaxation is subject to production of required documents at Document Verification.
Stipend
Stipend is paid monthly through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, split equally between the Government of India DBT share and KRCL’s establishment share.
| Category | Govt. DBT Share (per month) | KRCL Establishment Share (per month) | Total Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentices (BE/B.Tech) | Rs. 6,150 | Rs. 6,150 | Rs. 12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | Rs. 5,450 | Rs. 5,450 | Rs. 10,900 |
Candidates must have a bank account in their own name and a valid PAN card to receive the stipend. The same Aadhaar-linked bank account must be retained until training completion. Candidates must make their own lodging and boarding arrangements during training; KRCL does not provide accommodation.
Application Fee
The exact fee amount is not specified in the official notification. However, fee-waiver provisions are available for the following categories on submission of the prescribed documents at Document Verification:
- EWS candidates: Income certificate issued by the Tehsildar, in the prescribed format.
- Minority community candidates: Self-declaration affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, in the prescribed format.
Verify the exact fee details from the official notification at konkanrailway.com before attending Document Verification.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| NATS Registration | Candidates must have a valid, approved NATS ID before attending Document Verification |
| Merit List Preparation | Aggregate marks across all semesters/years are summed to arrive at a percentage; no rounding off; no weightage to any particular semester or year |
| Tie-breaking | In case of equal marks, the older candidate (by date of birth) is preferred; if dates of birth are also equal, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier is selected |
| Document Verification | Walk-in at Navi Mumbai venue on the scheduled date – registration only between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM |
| Medical Examination | Final medical fitness is certified by KRCL’s Medical Authority; cost of medical examination is borne by the candidate |
Selection Preference Order
- First preference: Land loser candidates whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway Project (must produce the prescribed land loser certificate and supporting documents).
- Second preference: Candidates from districts under KRCL’s jurisdiction – Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg (Maharashtra), North Goa and South Goa (Goa), and Uttara Kannada, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka).
- All other candidates: Selected based on merit from the remaining slots.
Documents Required at Document Verification
Candidates must bring originals and self-attested photocopies of all applicable documents:
- Semester/year-wise mark sheets along with Degree/Diploma certificate
- 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate (as date of birth proof)
- Valid, approved NATS ID
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Two recent attested passport-size photographs
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in Central Government format, and up-to-date OBC-NCL certificate issued by the Tehsildar (for reservation claims)
- Income and Asset certificate (for EWS candidates)
- Domicile certificate
- Land loser certificate and Tehsildar certificate with supporting RTC land documents and proof of relationship (for land loser candidates)
- Legal heir and death certificate of the original land loser, where applicable
- Income certificate from Tehsildar (for EWS fee waiver)
- Minority community self-declaration affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (for fee waiver where applicable)
- Gazette notification or legal document for any formal change of name
- Medical certificate in the prescribed Apprentice Act, 1961 format, certified by a Government Doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of the Central/State Medical Services
Selection is cancelled if required original documents are not produced at Document Verification or if any discrepancy is detected at any stage.
How to Apply for KRCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27
- Read the complete official notification (Notification No. CO/APPR/2026/01 dated 07 August 2026) available at – Click Here
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and obtain a valid, approved NATS ID. Do this immediately – approvals are not instant.
- Check the post-wise Document Verification date from the schedule above for the post you are eligible for.
- Prepare all original documents along with self-attested photocopies as listed in the Required Documents section.
- Obtain a medical certificate in the prescribed Apprentice Act, 1961 format from a Government Doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of the Central/State Medical Services.
- Arrive at Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Sector-40, Opp. Seawoods Railway Station (West), Navi Mumbai – 400706 and complete registration strictly between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on your scheduled date.
- Attend Document Verification with all required originals and self-attested photocopies.
Important Instructions
- There is no separate online application form – the only prerequisite is a valid, approved NATS ID. Register on the NATS portal immediately if you have not done so.
- Enter your name, father’s name, and date of birth exactly as recorded in your Matriculation/SSC/High School certificate – discrepancies will lead to rejection.
- Maintain an active personal email ID for the entire duration of the training period – KRCL will communicate only by email. Requests to change the registered email or mobile number will not be entertained.
- This training does not confer any right to employment or absorption in KRCL after completion. It is purely a training engagement under the Apprentices Act.
- Candidates currently or previously engaged as apprentices under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 in any organisation are not eligible.
- Canvassing in any form – directly or through any source – will result in disqualification without prior notice.
- The cost of the medical examination is borne entirely by the candidate.
- Monitor konkanrailway.com for any updates to this notification.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Notification No. CO/APPR/2026/01 dated 07 August 2026) | Click Here |
| KRCL Official Website | Click Here |
KRCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 – FAQs
Q1. What is KRCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27?
✅ It is a Special Drive by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) under Notification No. CO/APPR/2026/01 dated 07 August 2026 to engage 134 Apprentice Trainees under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) through the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, across 9 post categories – BE/B.Tech and Diploma in Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, and General Stream Graduates. Training duration is 1 year.
Q2. Is there a separate online application form for KRCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27?
✅ No. There is no separate online application form. Eligible candidates must register on the NATS portal to obtain a valid approved NATS ID and then attend Walk-in Document Verification on the scheduled date at the Navi Mumbai venue. Registration at the venue is only between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Q3. What are the Document Verification dates for KRCL Apprentice Trainee 2026-27?
✅ Document Verification is scheduled post-wise as follows – 24 August 2026 for BE Civil, BE Electronics, and Diploma (Civil); 25 August 2026 for BE Electrical, Diploma (Electrical), and Diploma (Electronics); 27 August 2026 for BE Mechanical and Diploma (Mechanical); 28 August 2026 for General Stream Graduates. Registration at the venue is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM only on the respective date.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ Qualification varies by post – BE/B.Tech in Civil/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering for Graduate Engineer Apprentice posts; Diploma in Civil/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering for Technician Apprentice posts; and BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/Management Science/Journalism and Mass Communication/Business Studies for General Stream Graduate Apprentice posts. All degrees/diplomas must be from AICTE/UGC/Central/State Government recognised universities or institutions, and must have been obtained between 2021 and 2025.
Q5. What is the age limit for KRCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27?
✅ The age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2026 for UR/EWS candidates. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC-NCL (upper limit 28 years) and 5 years for SC/ST (upper limit 30 years) is available, subject to submission of required certificates at Document Verification.
Q6. What is the monthly stipend for KRCL Apprentice Trainees 2026-27?
✅ Graduate Apprentices (BE/B.Tech) receive a total monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300 (Rs. 6,150 from Government DBT + Rs. 6,150 from KRCL establishment share). Technician (Diploma) Apprentices receive Rs. 10,900 per month (Rs. 5,450 + Rs. 5,450). Stipend is paid through the DBT mechanism and requires the candidate to have a bank account and PAN card in their own name.
Q7. What is the selection process for KRCL Apprentice Trainee 2026-27?
✅ Selection is based on a merit list prepared from aggregate marks across all semesters/years of the qualifying degree/diploma (no rounding off; no semester-wise weightage). First preference is given to land loser candidates (whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway Project), followed by candidates from KRCL’s jurisdiction districts in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. Tie-breaking is by age (older preferred), then by earlier Matriculation pass date.
Q8. Does completing KRCL Apprentice Training guarantee a job in KRCL?
✅ No. The official notification clearly states that training under this scheme does not confer any right to future employment or absorption in KRCL after the training period ends. It is purely a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973.
Q9. Who is not eligible to apply for KRCL Apprentice Trainee 2026-27?
✅ Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 in any Government, PSU, or Private Industrial Organisation are not eligible. Candidates who passed their qualifying degree or diploma before 2021 are also not eligible, as the notification restricts eligibility to passouts from 2021 to 2025 only.
Q10. Where is the Document Verification venue for KRCL Apprentice Trainee 2026-27?
✅ The Document Verification venue is Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Sector-40, Opposite Seawoods Railway Station (West), Navi Mumbai – 400706. Candidates must arrive and complete registration between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on their post-wise scheduled date (24, 25, 27 or 28 August 2026). No late registrations will be accepted.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official KRCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 Notification No. CO/APPR/2026/01 dated 07 August 2026, issued by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India Undertaking, as available on the official KRCL website konkanrailway.com. The total vacancy count of 134 is as published in the official notification. This is a training engagement under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 – it does not constitute a regular employment appointment. Candidates must download and read the complete official notification from konkanrailway.com before attending Document Verification. All links above lead only to the official KRCL website.
