RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: Online Form for 326 Vacancies

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd), a Navratna public sector enterprise
• Post Names: Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 326
• Training Locations: Trombay, Mumbai and Thal, Raigad district
• Mode of Application: Online
• Last Date to Apply: 20 September 2026 till 5:00 pm

About RCF Ltd

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited is a profit-making public sector enterprise engaged in manufacturing and marketing fertilizers and industrial chemicals, with an annual revenue from operations of approximately 18,690.90 crore rupees. The company was accorded Navratna status by the Government of India in August 2023. RCF operates two manufacturing units in Maharashtra, at Thal in Raigad district and Trombay in Chembur, Mumbai, supported by a nationwide marketing network.

Important Dates

RCF Apprentice Vacancy Details

A total of 326 apprentices will be engaged across three categories: Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice. The number of posts, area of training and split between Trombay and Thal for each category is given below.

Table A: Graduate Apprentice (145 Posts)

Table B: Technician Apprentice (105 Posts)

Table C: Trade Apprentice (76 Posts)

Grand Total

Reservation Position

The overall reservation for engaging apprentices across all 326 posts is given below. The category-wise figures add up correctly to the total vacancy count.

Applicants possessing a B.Sc with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics are considered only for Attendant Operator and Laboratory Assistant trades under the RDSDE scheme, and Chemistry must be the major subject in the qualifying degree. For the Instrument Mechanic trade under the same scheme, Physics must be the major subject. Candidates with Biology in their graduation degree, with only Zoology or only Botany, may apply as Graduate Apprentices under Secretarial Assistant or Recruitment Executive (HR).

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should not be less than 18 years of age as on 1 September 2026.
• The prescribed qualification must be from a recognized university or institute, completed as a regular full-time course. Candidates who completed their qualification through distance learning, part-time or correspondence mode are not eligible.
• Allied branches of Diploma in Engineering are not acceptable.
• Candidates who have already completed Act Apprentice training or have one year or more of job experience, or who are pursuing higher studies, are not eligible.
• The candidate should hold the passing certificate or final year mark sheet of the required qualification on or after 1 July 2023, with the minimum percentage based on the final year or the aggregate of the last two semesters.

Age Limit

The upper age limit as on 1 September 2026 is 25 years for every trade listed in this notification. A minimum age of 18 years also applies. Age relaxation is available as follows.

A relaxation of 5 percent marks in the final selection criteria may also be provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories, as per applicable government guidelines.

Minimum Marks Required

Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50 percent marks in the prescribed qualifying examination for every trade under this notification. Where CGPA, CPI or other grades were awarded, the equivalent percentage must be indicated in the application as per the norms of the concerned university or institute, and a supporting certificate will be required at the time of document verification.

Stipend Details

The stipend is paid partly by RCF and, for select categories, jointly with the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT). Trade Apprentices under trades such as Attendant Operator, Instrument Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant, Boiler Attendant, Electrician, Horticulture Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technician receive their full stipend from RCF alone, with no BOAT component.

Stipend from RCF is paid monthly on a fixed date. The BOAT component, where applicable, is disbursed by BOAT directly to Act Apprentices, and RCF is not responsible for any delay or non-payment on the part of BOAT. Apprentices are not entitled to any benefits other than this consolidated stipend, though RCF does provide morning breakfast, tea and a vegetarian lunch thali in the company canteen during the training period, along with OPD medical facilities at the RCF hospital for trainees themselves. No transportation facility or reimbursement is provided.

Duration of Training and Timing

Training duration depends on the trade. Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice categories run for 12 months. Among Trade Apprentices, Attendant Operator, Instrument Mechanic and Laboratory Assistant run for 12 months, Boiler Attendant, Electrician and Horticulture Assistant run for 24 months, and Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) runs for 15 months.

Apprentices must strictly follow these working hours, excluding the weekly off or holiday. Late attendance or punching leads to a proportionate deduction in stipend. All Act Apprentices must register on the Face Recognition-based Attendance System from the day of joining and record both IN and OUT punches daily; missing punches will be treated as absence for that day, subject to regularization as per applicable rules.

Posting at Trombay or Thal

Candidates must select either Trombay or Thal in the Posting At drop-down menu while submitting the application. Once selected, this choice cannot be changed under any circumstances, and the final posting depends on the approved intake quota of the respective unit. The place of posting is non-transferable throughout the apprenticeship period, and no request for transfer from one unit to another will be entertained at any stage.

Selection Process

1. A merit list is drawn based on the percentage secured by the applicant in the prescribed essential qualification, applying the relevant reservation category.
2. Candidates from the merit list are called for document verification.
3. Candidates are appointed as Apprentice Trainees only after successful document verification and approval of their apprenticeship contract on the respective portal, NATS or NAPS. The trainee is expected to join on contract approval, and failure to report by the stipulated date may lead to cancellation of candidature.
4. In case of a tie in marks, the candidate with a higher qualification is placed higher, and where qualifications are the same, the candidate with more marks in the preceding qualification ranks higher.

Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not by itself guarantee selection. Management may also raise the minimum eligibility criteria to restrict the number of candidates selected, and its decision on all matters of eligibility, selection and cancellation is final.

Registration on Portals

• Candidates aspiring for Trade Apprenticeship under NAPS should register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
• Candidates aspiring for Technician or Graduate Apprentice positions should register as a student on nats.education.gov.in.

How to Apply for RCF Apprentice Online Form 2026

1. Visit the company's website, www.rcfltd.com.
2. Click on Recruitment and then click on Engagement of Apprentices -2026-27.
3. View the full advertisement and details, and read the instructions, terms and conditions carefully before applying.
4. Click on I Accept and then click on Apply Online to fill out the application form.
5. Choose the posting area, Trombay or Thal, as given in the drop box.
6. Keep the scanned copy of your passport size color photograph in jpg or jpeg format of not more than 75 KB size and your signature in jpg or jpeg format of not more than 25 KB size ready before filling the form.
7. After filling out the application form, click on Save/Submit to save or submit the data entered.
8. After successful submission, the application form will be generated.
9. Click on Print to print the application form, which must be produced at the time of document verification. Candidates are not required to send a hard copy to RCF.

Documents Required at Document Verification

• Latest passport size photographs
• Updated PAN card and Aadhaar card, with the name matching across all educational qualifications
• A self-operated primary bank account in the candidate's own name, DBT enabled and Aadhaar-linked, excluding postal bank accounts
• Mark sheets of all years or semesters, and passing certificates of the qualifying examination
• Proof of age: SSC certificate, birth certificate, school leaving certificate or passport
• Leaving certificates for SSC, HSC and graduation, along with student ID
• Certificate from the university or institution on equivalent percentage of marks, where applicable
• Medical fitness certificate from a registered medical officer of a government or municipal hospital, in the format given in Annexure A
• Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates, OBC (NCL) certificate in central government format, or EWS certificate, as applicable
• Certificate for children or family members of victims of the 1984 riots, where applicable

Candidates may apply without the passing certificate initially, but the original must be submitted at document verification, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.

General Rules and Important Instructions

• Candidates must apply for only one discipline or trade, strictly as per their eligibility. Applying for more than one trade will result in rejection of all applications submitted.
• Only the online application form filled out on the RCF website will be considered.
• Applicants are not required to send or submit documents at the time of applying online; these are verified only when called for by RCF.
• Furnishing wrong or false information will lead to disqualification, and RCF will not be responsible for it.
• Posts earmarked in this notification may vary by up to 10 percent depending on the response received, to maintain the intake quota.
• If the response is insufficient to meet the prescribed quota, applications may be considered on a first-come, first-served basis among eligible candidates.
• The company has no obligation to offer regular employment to any apprentice upon completion of training, and the apprenticeship creates no right or claim to future employment with RCF.
• Any legal proceedings arising from this advertisement can be instituted only in Mumbai.
• RCF reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or the selection process at any stage without assigning any reason.
• For any communication, candidates should mail apprentice2026@rcfltd.com only. Telephone calls or personal visits are not entertained and may lead to disqualification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?

It is an engagement of 326 Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentices by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for training at Trombay, Mumbai and Thal, Raigad district.

Q2. When can I apply for the RCF Apprentice online form 2026?

Online registration commences on 4 September 2026 at 8:00 am and closes on 20 September 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Q3. What is the age limit for RCF Apprentice posts?

The candidate should not be less than 18 years of age as on 1 September 2026, and the upper age limit for each trade is 25 years as on the same date, with relaxation applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and children or family members of victims of the 1984 riots as per government rules.

Q4. How many vacancies are there in RCF Apprentice 2026-27?

There are 326 vacancies in total, comprising 145 Graduate Apprentice posts, 105 Technician Apprentice posts and 76 Trade Apprentice posts.

Q5. What stipend will RCF Apprentices receive?

The stipend varies by category, ranging from 14,600 rupees to 17,300 rupees per month depending on the trade, and for some diploma and graduate categories it is paid jointly by RCF and the Board of Apprenticeship Training.

Q6. Where do I register for the RCF Apprentice online form?

Trade Apprentice candidates register on the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal, while Technician and Graduate Apprentice candidates register as a student on the nats.education.gov.in portal, and the application itself is submitted through the official RCF website.

Q7. Can I choose my training location in the RCF Apprentice application?

Yes, candidates must select either Trombay or Thal in the Posting At drop-down menu while applying, and once selected this option cannot be changed, nor can a transfer be requested later.

Q8. Will RCF Apprentices get a regular job after training?

No, the notification clearly states that the company has no obligation to offer regular employment to any apprentice upon completion of training, and the apprenticeship does not create any right or claim to future employment.

Source

This article is based on the official RCF Apprentice Engagement 2026-27 advertisement issued by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited, a Government of India undertaking. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification on www.rcfltd.com before applying.

Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Candidates should verify all details, including dates, vacancies and eligibility conditions, from the official RCF website before applying, as the company reserves the right to change or cancel any part of this recruitment without prior notice.