Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL), a Navratna Government of India Undertaking, has released its Apprentice Advertisement for 2026-27. This drive fills 326 apprenticeship seats across Graduate, Technician, and Trade categories. Training happens at RCFL’s Trombay (Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad) units. Online applications run from 4 September to 20 September 2026.
1. Recruitment Overview
RCFL runs this apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It’s a genuine one-year (or longer) training opportunity inside one of India’s major fertiliser and chemical manufacturing PSUs. The drive covers three distinct entry points. Each targets a different qualification level — from 12th pass up to full graduates.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL) |
| Company Status | Navratna PSU, Government of India |
| Total Vacancies | 326 |
| Categories | Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice |
| Training Locations | Trombay, Mumbai and Thal, Raigad |
| Application Mode | Online, via NATS or NAPS portal |
| Application Fee | None |
| Official Website | www.rcfltd.com |
This year’s intake is slightly larger than RCFL’s previous cycle. That drive offered 325 posts. The split between categories has also shifted a bit — Graduate Apprentice seats have grown, while Technician seats have dropped slightly compared to last year.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 4 September 2026, 8:00 AM |
| Online Application Last Date | 20 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Passing Year Eligibility Cut-off | On or after 1 July 2023 |
You get just over two weeks to apply. That’s a tight window by PSU apprenticeship standards. Don’t wait until the final days — registering on the NATS or NAPS portal takes time on its own, especially if this is your first time using either system.
3. Vacancy Details
Graduate Apprentice — 145 Posts
| Area of Training | Posts |
|---|---|
| Accounts Executive, Secretarial Assistant, Recruitment Executive (HR) | 145 (combined, split across Trombay and Thal) |
Technician Apprentice — 105 Posts
Open to Diploma holders across six engineering disciplines: Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical. All Technician Apprentice postings run for 12 months.
Trade Apprentice — 76 Posts
Spread across seven distinct trade areas. Training duration here varies — some trades run 12 months, others stretch up to 24 months, depending on the specific trade.
Grand Total: 326
Graduate Apprentice carries the single largest chunk of seats this cycle — nearly 45% of the total. If you’re a graduate in Commerce, Arts, or a related field, this category offers your widest shot.
Reservation: RCFL distributes the overall intake across SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and Unreserved categories. This follows standard Government of India reservation guidelines.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Category | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Graduation degree (relevant stream, based on area of training — Accounts, Secretarial, or HR) |
| Technician Apprentice | Diploma in Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering |
| Trade Apprentice | 12th pass, or B.Sc with relevant subjects, depending on the specific trade |
Passing Year Cut-off: You must have passed your qualifying exam on or after 1 July 2023. Candidates who passed earlier than this date aren’t eligible for this cycle.
Age Limit: 18 to 25 years, though this varies slightly by category. Standard age relaxation applies for reserved categories — typically 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD candidates, in line with government norms.
One discipline only: You can apply for just one discipline or area of training. Submitting more than one application, or applying to multiple disciplines, gets your application rejected outright.
Bar on prior apprenticeship: Candidates who’ve already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere, or who hold one year or more of job experience after their qualification, generally aren’t eligible for this kind of drive — confirm this against the exact wording in RCFL’s notification for the current cycle.
5. Selection Process
There’s no written exam here. RCFL selects candidates purely on academic merit and document checks.
- Merit List Preparation — Based on the marks you scored in your qualifying examination. Higher marks place you higher on the list.
- CGPA Conversion — If your result came as CGPA or CPI instead of a direct percentage, you’ll need a conversion certificate from your university at the time of joining.
- Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates present original certificates, mark sheets, category certificate (where applicable), Aadhaar, and PAN.
- Contract Approval — Your apprenticeship contract gets formally approved on the NATS or NAPS portal before you actually join.
Tie-breaker rule: If two candidates land on identical marks, RCFL typically resolves this by checking who holds the higher qualification, or by comparing marks from an earlier educational stage.
6. Salary & Stipend Structure
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹17,300 |
| Technician Apprentice | ₹15,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | ₹14,600 to ₹17,300 (varies by trade) |
Your stipend gets split between two sources — half comes from the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), and half comes directly from RCFL. This is a training stipend, not a salary. Completing your apprenticeship doesn’t guarantee a job at RCFL afterward. No additional allowances or benefits apply beyond the stipend itself.
7. Application Fee
None. This recruitment carries no application fee for any candidate, regardless of category — a genuinely candidate-friendly detail worth highlighting.
8. How to Apply
Applications route through two separate government portals, depending on which category you’re applying under.
For Graduate & Technician Apprentices — NATS Portal:
- Visit nats.education.gov.in
- Register (or log in, if you’re already registered).
- Search for “Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited” under advertised vacancies.
- Apply against your chosen post.
For Trade Apprentices — NAPS Portal:
- Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Register and complete your profile.
- Search for the same RCFL establishment listing and apply.
Then, on the official RCFL website:
- Go to www.rcfltd.com
- Navigate to “Recruitment” → “Engagement of Apprentices – 2026-27”
- Fill in your application details.
- Upload a scanned passport-size photo (max 75 KB, JPG format).
- Upload your scanned signature (max 25 KB, JPG format).
- Choose your posting location — Trombay or Thal. This choice is non-transferable, so pick carefully.
- Submit your form, then print a copy for your records. You don’t need to send a hard copy to RCFL.
Documents to keep ready:
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, if applicable
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), where applicable
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- NATS or NAPS registration confirmation
9. Frequently Asked Questions
326 posts — 145 Graduate, 105 Technician, and 76 Trade Apprentice positions.
20 September 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications opened on 4 September 2026.
No. This recruitment carries no fee for any category.
No. Selection runs purely on merit from your qualifying exam marks, followed by document verification.
18 to 25 years, with standard age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates.
Candidates who passed their qualifying exam on or after 1 July 2023.
₹17,300/month for Graduate Apprentices, ₹15,900/month for Technician Apprentices, and ₹14,600–17,300/month for Trade Apprentices.
No. Only one application per candidate is allowed; multiple applications get rejected.
At RCFL’s Trombay (Mumbai) unit or Thal (Raigad) unit — your choice, but it’s non-transferable once selected.
No. This is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with no employment guarantee.
10. Official Links
- Official Notification PDF: https://www.rcfltd.com/files/Apprentice%20Advt%202026-27(%20new).pdf
- RCFL Application Portal: https://ors.rcfltd.com/3054/Position/APTREC-2026/ORS/index.php
- NAPS Portal (Trade Apprentice): https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
- NATS Portal (Graduate/Technician Apprentice): https://nats.education.gov.in/
- Official RCFL Website: https://www.rcfltd.com
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