RCF Ltd Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (326 Posts)

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd.), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, has released the RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification to engage Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is for Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentice posts, with training at the company’s manufacturing units in Trombay (Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad District), Maharashtra. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official portal.

This recruitment aims to fill 326 vacancies across three categories: Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Trade Apprentice. The online application window opens on 2026-09-04 and closes on 2026-09-20. Applications must be submitted online. Selection will be purely merit-based (no written exam), followed by document verification and contract approval on the respective portal (NATS/NAPS), after which candidates will be required to join on the contract approval date.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the educational qualification requirements specified for the relevant apprentice category. For Graduate Apprentice, the required qualifications include B.Com, BBA, Graduation with Economics, or any Graduate (as per the trade). For Technician Apprentice, candidates must have a Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline, such as Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering. For Trade Apprentice, the required qualifications vary by trade and include B.Sc. (PCM), or 12th with Science, or 12th (Any Stream) as applicable to the specific trade.

Age Limit

The age limit is considered as on 2026-09-01. The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limits are: 25 years for General/EWS, 28 years for OBC (NCL) (with 3 years relaxation), 30 years for SC/ST (with 5 years relaxation), and 35 years for PwBD (with 10 years relaxation). Additionally, for Children of 1984 Riot Victims, the maximum age limit is 30 years with 5 years relaxation.

Other eligibility conditions also apply. The passing year of the final qualifying examination must be on or after 2023-07-01. Candidates who have completed Act Apprentice training or have job experience for one year or more are not eligible. Candidates who are pursuing higher studies are also not eligible. For B.Sc. candidates, the major subject requirement is specified: for AOCP/LACP, Chemistry must be the major subject; for IMCP, Physics must be the major subject. Biology graduates may apply only for Secretarial Assistant or Recruitment Executive (HR).

Application Fee

The provided notification text does not mention any application fee. If the official advertisement PDF specifies a fee, it should be checked there; otherwise, the fee is treated as null based on the available information.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RCF Ltd. website: www.rcfltd.com.
2. Click on RECRUITMENT and then click on ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES -2026-27.
3. Open and read the full advertisement carefully, including all terms and conditions.
4. Click on I Accept, then click Apply Online to open the application form.
5. Select the posting area as Trombay or Thal from the drop-down menu. The posting area selection cannot be changed later.
6. Upload scanned documents: a passport size color photograph in .jpg/.jpeg format (maximum 75 KB) and a signature in .jpg/.jpeg format (maximum 25 KB).
7. Fill in all required details and click SAVE/SUBMIT.
8. After successful submission, download or access the generated application form.
9. Use the Print option to print the application form. This printed copy is to be produced during Document Verification.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The selection process is merit-based and does not involve a written examination. The stages include: (1) preparation of a merit list based on the percentage of marks secured in the prescribed essential educational qualification; (2) conversion of CGPA/CPI or other grades into equivalent percentage as per the norms of the concerned university/institute; (3) calling shortlisted candidates for Document Verification; (4) appointment only after successful document verification and approval of the apprenticeship contract on the respective portal (NATS/NAPS); and (5) joining on the contract approval date, with the note that failure to report may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their online application on or before 2026-09-20 to ensure they are considered for the merit-based selection process.