Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd.), a Navratna Government of India Undertaking, has invited online applications for the engagement of 326 ACT Apprentices — Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice — under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for training at its Trombay (Chembur, Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad District) units in Maharashtra. Candidates who have passed 12th with Science, a Diploma in Engineering, B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks are eligible, subject to the area of training. Online registration runs from 04.09.2026 (08:00 AM) to 20.09.2026 (05:00 PM).
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice (16 areas of training) |
| Organization | Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd.), A Government of India Undertaking, Navratna Company |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Not specified in notification — issued as “Engagement of Apprentices 2026-27” |
| Location | Trombay (Chembur, Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad District), Maharashtra |
| Total Vacancies | 326 (Trombay 177, Thal 149) — SC 32, ST 29, OBC-NCL 88, EWS 32, Unreserved 145 |
| Qualification | 12th with Science, Diploma in Engineering, B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or a Bachelor’s degree — minimum 50% marks, varies by area of training |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years as on 01.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Merit list on qualifying-exam percentage → Document Verification → Apprenticeship contract approval on NATS/NAPS → Joining |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated stipend of Rs. 14,600 to Rs. 17,300 per month, depending on the area of training |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at rcfltd.com (Recruitment → Engagement of Apprentices 2026-27) |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | RCF Online Recruitment System |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online registration of applications | 04.09.2026 at 08:00 AM |
| Last date for receipt of online applications | 20.09.2026 till 05:00 PM |
| Age reckoned as on | 01.09.2026 |
| Qualifying examination must be passed on or after | 01.07.2023 |
Application Fee
Not specified in notification. The advertisement does not mention any application fee for the engagement of apprentices — candidates should confirm on the online application form before submitting.
Vacancy Details
Table A: Graduate Apprentice — 145 Posts
| Area of Training | Educational Qualification | Trombay | Thal | Total | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Executive | B.Com, BBA or Graduation with Economics; basic English and computer operation knowledge essential | 25 | 25 | 50 | 12 Months |
| Secretarial Assistant | Any Graduate; basic English and computer operation knowledge essential | 35 | 25 | 60 | 12 Months |
| Recruitment Executive (HR) | Any Graduate; basic English and computer operation knowledge essential | 20 | 15 | 35 | 12 Months |
| Total | 80 | 65 | 145 |
Table B: Technician Apprentice — 105 Posts
| Area of Training | Educational Qualification | Trombay | Thal | Total | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma Chemical | Diploma in Chemical Engineering | 10 | 10 | 20 | 12 Months |
| Diploma Civil | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 09 | 06 | 15 | 12 Months |
| Diploma Computer | Diploma in Computer Engineering | 05 | 05 | 10 | 12 Months |
| Diploma Electrical | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 10 | 10 | 20 | 12 Months |
| Diploma Instrumentation | Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering | 10 | 10 | 20 | 12 Months |
| Diploma Mechanical | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 10 | 10 | 20 | 12 Months |
| Total | 54 | 51 | 105 |
Table C: Trade Apprentice — 76 Posts
| Area of Training | Educational Qualification | Trombay | Thal | Total | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — Chemistry as a major subject | 35 | 15 | 50 | 12 Months |
| Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — Physics as a major subject | 02 | 02 | 04 | 12 Months |
| Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — Chemistry as a major subject | 02 | 04 | 06 | 12 Months |
| Boiler Attendant | Passed 12th class with Science under the 10+2 system | 01 | 01 | 02 | 24 Months |
| Electrician | Passed 12th class with Science under the 10+2 system or its equivalent | 01 | 05 | 06 | 24 Months |
| Horticulture Assistant | Passed 12th class under the 10+2 system or its equivalent | 02 | 04 | 06 | 24 Months |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | Passed 12th class with Science under the 10+2 system | 00 | 02 | 02 | 15 Months |
| Total | 43 | 33 | 76 | ||
| Grand Total | 177 | 149 | 326 |
Category-wise Reservation (All Categories Combined)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 32 |
| ST | 29 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 88 |
| EWS | 32 |
| Unreserved | 145 |
| Total | 326 |
Note: The areas of training and the number of posts are indicative and subject to change without prior notice. RCF has also stated that variations of up to 10% in the posts earmarked in the advertisement may occur depending on the response received.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | As prescribed for each area of training — B.Com/BBA/Graduation with Economics or any Bachelor’s degree (Graduate Apprentice), the relevant Diploma in Engineering (Technician Apprentice), B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 12th with Science (Trade Apprentice). Minimum 50% marks required in every case. |
| Marks Relaxation | A relaxation of 5% marks in the final selection criteria may be provided to SC/ST and PwBD candidates as per applicable Government guidelines and reservation policy. |
| Nature of Course | The qualification must be from a recognised University or Institute and must be a regular full-time course. Distance Learning, Part-Time and Correspondence Mode qualifications are not eligible. Allied branches of Diploma in Engineering are not acceptable. |
| Age Limit | Not less than 18 years and not more than 25 years as on 01.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Year of Passing | The date of passing the final qualifying examination must be on or after 01.07.2023. Where the passing certificate is dated on or after that date, the minimum percentage is taken from the final year or the aggregate of the last two semesters. |
| Prior Apprenticeship / Experience | Candidates who have already completed Act Apprentice training, or have job experience of one year or more, or are pursuing higher studies, are not eligible. |
| Subject Restrictions | B.Sc candidates with Chemistry as the major subject are considered only for Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) and Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant); with Physics as the major subject, only for Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant). Graduates with only Zoology or only Botany in Biology may apply as Graduate Apprentice for Secretarial Assistant or Recruitment Executive (HR). |
| Application Restriction | A candidate may apply for only ONE discipline or trade. If more than one application is submitted, all applications from that candidate are rejected. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST candidates | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Children/family members of the victims of the 1984 riots | 5 Years |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Merit List | There is no written examination and no interview. A merit list is drawn purely in the order of the percentage secured in the prescribed essential educational qualification, together with the applicable reservation. Where CGPA/CPI or grades are awarded, the equivalent percentage must be indicated in the application as per the norms of the University or Institute, and a certificate to that effect must be produced at document verification. In case of equal marks (even after decimals), the candidate with the higher qualification is placed above; where the qualification is the same, the candidate with more marks in the preceding educational qualification is placed above. Merely meeting the minimum eligibility does not entitle a candidate to selection. |
| Stage 2 — Document Verification | Candidates from the merit list are called for document verification. The intimation is sent by email only, so the inbox and the spam folder must both be checked. Original certificates along with attested photocopies must be produced, including the medical fitness certificate in the Annexure A format. RCF is not responsible for any loss of email due to an invalid or wrong email ID or mobile number. |
| Stage 3 — Apprenticeship Contract | Candidates are appointed as Apprentice Trainees only after successful document verification and approval of the apprenticeship contract on the respective portal — NATS for Graduate and Technician Apprentices, NAPS for Trade Apprentices. |
| Stage 4 — Joining | The Apprentice Trainee is expected to join on approval of the contract. Failure to report for joining on the stipulated date may result in cancellation of candidature. If the response to the advertisement is insufficient to meet the prescribed quota, applications may be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stipend — Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 11,150 per month paid by RCF plus Rs. 6,150 per month paid by BOAT = Rs. 17,300 per month (Accounts Executive, Secretarial Assistant, Recruitment Executive HR) |
| Stipend — Technician Apprentice | Rs. 10,450 per month paid by RCF plus Rs. 5,450 per month paid by BOAT = Rs. 15,900 per month (all six Diploma disciplines) |
| Stipend — Trade Apprentice (Chemical Plant trades) | Rs. 17,300 per month, paid entirely by RCF (Attendant Operator, Instrument Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant) |
| Stipend — Trade Apprentice (other trades) | Rs. 14,600 per month, paid entirely by RCF (Boiler Attendant, Electrician, Horticulture Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician – Pathology) |
| Stipend Basis | Payable as per BOAT (Western Region), Mumbai notification WR/2026/529 dated 25.09.2019 of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The RCF component is paid monthly on a fixed date; the BOAT component is disbursed by BOAT directly and RCF is not responsible for any delay or non-payment by BOAT. |
| Canteen | Morning breakfast, tea and a vegetarian lunch thali in the company canteen during the training period. No reimbursement is made to candidates who do not avail of this facility. |
| Medical | OPD basis medical facilities at RCF Hospital, extended to the trainee only. |
| Uniform and PPE | Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment provided by RCF as per company policy. |
| Training Duration | 12 months for Graduate, Technician and the three Chemical Plant trades; 24 months for Boiler Attendant, Electrician and Horticulture Assistant; 15 months for Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology). |
| Training Timing | Graduate Apprentices 9 am to 6 pm; Technician and Trade Apprentices 8 am to 5 pm, excluding weekly off and holidays. Attendance is marked on a Face Recognition system with both IN and OUT punches; late attendance leads to proportionate stipend deduction. |
| Not Provided | No transportation facility or reimbursement, and no benefits, facilities or allowances other than the consolidated stipend. RCF has no obligation to offer regular employment on completion of the training. |
How to Apply
- Register on the apprenticeship portal first — Trade Apprentice candidates register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS), while Graduate and Technician Apprentice candidates register as a student on nats.education.gov.in (NATS).
- Visit the company website www.rcfltd.com, click on “RECRUITMENT” and then on “ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES – 2026-27”, and read the full advertisement, instructions and terms carefully.
- Click on “I Accept” and then on “Apply Online” to open the application form, and choose the posting area “Trombay” or “Thal” in the drop-down — once selected, the option cannot be changed under any circumstances.
- Upload a scanned passport-size colour photograph in .jpg/.jpeg format of not more than 75 KB and a signature in .jpg/.jpeg format of not more than 25 KB, then complete the rest of the form.
- Click “SAVE/SUBMIT” to submit the form, then click “Print” and keep the generated application form — it must be produced at the document verification stage.
Note: Only online application forms filled on the RCF website will be considered. Candidates are not required to send a hard copy of the application to RCF, and no documents are to be submitted at the time of applying online. The window is open from 04.09.2026 (08:00 AM) to 20.09.2026 (05:00 PM), including both dates.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size colour photograph | .jpg/.jpeg, not more than 75 KB, for upload on the online form; latest passport-size photos also required at document verification Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | .jpg/.jpeg, not more than 25 KB |
| PAN Card | Updated PAN card, mandatory at the time of reporting |
| Aadhaar Card | Updated Aadhaar card; the name on it must match the name on all educational qualifications |
| Bank account | Self-operated primary bank account in the candidate’s own name, excluding Postal Bank accounts, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) enabled and Aadhaar-linked; the stipend is credited only to this account |
| Mark sheets and passing certificates | All years or all semesters of the qualifying examination, plus 10th and 12th certificates as applicable |
| Proof of age | SSC certificate, Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate or Passport — any one |
| Leaving certificates | SSC, HSC and Graduation leaving certificates along with Student ID |
| Percentage equivalence certificate | From the University or Institution, where CGPA, CPI or grades are awarded instead of marks |
| Medical fitness certificate | From a Registered Medical Officer or Practitioner of a Government or Municipal Hospital, with full name, address and registration number — only the Annexure A format is accepted |
| Caste and category certificates | SC/ST caste certificate (Annexure B); OBC (NCL) certificate in the Central Government format; EWS certificate for EWS candidates |
| 1984 riots certificate | Certificate in respect of children or family members of the victims of the 1984 riots, where applicable |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website (RCF Recruitment Page) | Click Here |
| NAPS Registration (Trade Apprentice) | Click Here |
| NATS Registration (Graduate and Technician Apprentice) | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one discipline or trade — RCF rejects every application submitted by such a candidate, not just the extra one.
- Picking the wrong posting unit: the Trombay or Thal choice is locked once the form is submitted, and the place of posting is non-transferable for the entire training period.
- Applying with a qualification passed before 01.07.2023, or through Distance Learning, Part-Time or Correspondence mode, or with an allied branch of Diploma in Engineering — none of these are accepted.
- Uploading a photograph larger than 75 KB or a signature larger than 25 KB, which the online form will not accept.
- Carrying a medical certificate in any format other than Annexure A, or giving a bank account that is not DBT-enabled and Aadhaar-linked — the stipend cannot be credited without it.
- Giving an email ID or mobile number that is not in regular use — the document verification call goes out by email only, and RCF accepts no responsibility for a missed or spam-filtered mail.
- Telephoning or visiting RCF for a status update — the notification warns that any such attempt may lead to disqualification; write only to apprentice2026@rcfltd.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
Online applications close on 20.09.2026 at 05:00 PM, with registration opening on 04.09.2026 at 08:00 AM.
2. How many apprentice posts has RCF advertised?
326 posts in total — 145 Graduate Apprentice, 105 Technician Apprentice and 76 Trade Apprentice, split as 177 at Trombay and 149 at Thal.
3. What qualification is required?
It depends on the area of training: B.Com, BBA or graduation with Economics or any Bachelor’s degree for Graduate Apprentice, the relevant Diploma in Engineering for Technician Apprentice, and B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 12th with Science for Trade Apprentice — with a minimum of 50% marks in every case.
4. What is the age limit for RCF Apprentice 2026-27?
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years as on 01.09.2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD and 5 years for children or family members of the victims of the 1984 riots.
5. Is there any application fee?
The notification does not specify any application fee for this engagement of apprentices.
6. How much stipend will RCF apprentices receive?
Rs. 17,300 per month for Graduate Apprentices and for the Attendant Operator, Instrument Mechanic and Laboratory Assistant trades, Rs. 15,900 for Technician Apprentices, and Rs. 14,600 for Boiler Attendant, Electrician, Horticulture Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology).
7. Is there a written exam or interview?
No — selection is made purely from a merit list drawn on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination along with applicable reservation, followed by document verification.
8. Does this apprenticeship lead to a permanent job at RCF?
No — the notification states clearly that RCF has no obligation to offer regular employment to any apprentice on completion of the training, and apprentices have no right or claim to regular employment at any stage.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
