Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications for 134 Apprentice Trainee positions in Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and General Stream disciplines. The engagement will be under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended) through the NATS portal.
This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for Graduate and Diploma Engineers, as well as non-technical graduates, looking for railway sector exposure and one-year apprenticeship training.
Key Highlights
- Recruiting Body: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
- Program Name: Apprentice Trainee (Special Drive) 2026-27 under NATS
- Total Vacancies: 134 posts
- Disciplines: Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, General Stream
- Engagement Type: Apprenticeship Training (stipend-based, not regular employment)
- Selection Process: Merit-based shortlisting + Document Verification + Medical fitness
- Location of DV: Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Sector-40, Opp. Seawoods Railway Station (West), Navi Mumbai – 400706
- Notification PDF: Konkan Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification
- Official Website: https://konkanrailway.com/
Vacancy Details – 134 Apprentice Posts
As per the 2026-27 Apprentice Trainee notification, KRCL is offering 134 seats distributed across Graduate Engineers, Diploma (Technician) Apprentices and General Stream Graduates.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakup
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering):
- BE Civil Engineering – 24 posts
- BE Electrical Engineering – 18 posts
- BE Electronics Engineering – 8 posts
- BE Mechanical Engineering – 10 posts
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice:
- Diploma (Civil) – 20 posts
- Diploma (Electrical) – 12 posts
- Diploma (Electronics) – 7 posts
- Diploma (Mechanical) – 15 posts
- General Stream Graduate Apprentice:
- General Stream Graduates (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/Journalism/Management etc.) – 20 posts
Total: 24 + 18 + 8 + 10 + 20 + 12 + 7 + 15 + 20 = 134 vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering):
- Full-time BE/BTech in Civil/Electrical/Electronics and related branches such as Power, IT, Communication, Computer Science, Mechanical, Industrial, Automobile, Production Engineering, etc., from a recognized university.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice:
- Full-time Diploma in Engineering in the above-mentioned relevant streams from a recognized institute.
- General Stream Graduate Apprentice:
- Graduation in any general stream – BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, Management Studies, Journalism & Mass Communication, Business Studies or equivalent from a recognized university.
Additionally, only candidates who have passed out in the last five years (tentatively 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025) are eligible to be considered for apprenticeship engagement.
Age Limit (as on 1 January)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 25 years (typical apprentice band; notification mentions 1 January 2008 as reference for cut-off in the related circular).
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Stipend and Training Details
Selected candidates will be engaged as Apprentice Trainees for a fixed training period (usually 12 months) under NATS.
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): Stipend of ₹6,150 per month during training.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Stipend of ₹5,450 per month.
- General Stream Graduate: Stipend similar to graduate apprentices, as per NATS/KRCL norms (refer official PDF).
Note: Apprenticeship does not confer any right to regular employment; however, it greatly enhances prospects for future railway or PSU jobs.
Selection Process and Document Verification Schedule
Selection Method
KRCL will not conduct a written exam for this apprentice drive. Instead, the selection is based on:
- Shortlisting on academic merit (marks in degree/diploma).
- Verification of original documents at the DV center.
- Medical fitness as per KRCL norms.
A merit list will be prepared category-wise and discipline-wise based on qualifying marks and reservation rules.
Document Verification Dates (Post-wise)
Document Verification will be held at Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Sector-40, Opp. Seawoods Railway Station (West), Navi Mumbai-400706, on specific dates according to discipline:
- 24 August 2026 –
- BE Civil Engineering
- Diploma (Civil)
- BE Electronics Engineering
- 25 August 2026 –
- BE Electrical Engineering
- Diploma (Electrical)
- Diploma (Electronics)
- 27 August 2026 –
- BE Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma (Mechanical)
- 28 August 2026 –
- General Stream Graduates
Candidates must report for registration on the same day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon, and attend the DV session thereafter.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Process
A key point for your article: there is no separate KRCL online form for this drive; candidates must use the NATS portal.
Application Steps
- Register on NATS Portal:
- Visit the official NATS portal (BOAT).
- Create a profile and get your NATS ID approved by the concerned institute/authority.
- Check KRCL Notification:
- Go to the Konkan Railway official website konkanrailway.com.
- Navigate to Current Notifications and download the Apprentice Trainee 2026-27 PDF.
- Confirm Eligibility and Discipline:
- Verify your branch, year of passing, age and category as per notification.
- Note your DV date as per discipline.
- Prepare Application Form & Documents:
- Download and print the application form given in the notification.
- Fill all details: personal information, educational qualification, NATS ID, category, preference etc.
- Arrange original documents and self-attested photocopies:
- Degree/Diploma certificate and mark sheets
- Aadhaar, photo ID
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- Age proof (10th certificate)
- NATS registration proof
- Attend Document Verification:
- Report at Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Navi Mumbai on the allotted date (24–28 August 2026) between 9 AM and 12 PM with filled application form and documents.
- Complete registration and DV process.
- Wait for the final merit list and further communication from KRCL.
Important Points for Candidates
- Apprenticeship intake is limited to 134 seats, so merit and timely DV attendance are crucial.
- Only recent pass-outs (2021–2025) are eligible, making this drive ideal for fresh engineers and graduates.
- Engagement is under NATS, hence NATS registration and approved ID are mandatory before attending DV.
- KRCL jurisdiction mainly covers Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka, giving exposure to coastal railway operations.
- Stipend ranges around ₹5,450–₹6,150 per month, aligned with NATS apprentice norms.