Konkan Railway Trainee Apprentice Recruitment:Are you a fresh graduate or diploma holder looking to launch your career with one of India’s most prestigious “engineering marvels”? The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Trainee Apprentice engagement.
Operating along the breathtaking and technically challenging coastline of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, KRCL offers more than just a job—it offers an unparalleled learning environment. This is a golden window for candidates who passed out between 2021 and 2025 to secure one of 190 training slots and gain industry-leading experience.
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Konkan Railway Trainee Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Breakdown:
As your recruitment consultant, I recommend studying the reservation grid below carefully. Knowing the exact number of seats in your category helps you understand the competitive landscape.
| Discipline / Stream | Medical | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category I: Graduate Apprentices | |||||||
| Civil Engineering | B1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | B1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Electronics Engineering | B1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | B1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Category II: Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | |||||||
| Civil Engineering | B1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | B1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Electronics Engineering | B1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | B1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Category III: General Stream Graduates | |||||||
| Arts, Science, Commerce, etc. | C1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 94 | 48 | 26 | 10 | 12 | 190 |
Konkan Railway Trainee Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
To ensure your application isn’t rejected at the first hurdle, please review these mandatory compliance points:
• Educational Qualifications:
◦ Category I (Graduate): BE/B.Tech in Civil, Electrical (including Electronics & Power), Electronics (including IT, Communication, Computer Science/Engineering), or Mechanical (including Industrial, Automobile, or Production).
◦ Category II (Technician): Diploma in the same engineering fields/sub-streams listed above.
◦ Category III (General Stream): A degree in BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BMS (Management Science), BJMC (Journalism), or BBS (Business Studies).
• The “5-Year” Rule: You must have passed your qualifying exam in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025. Note that the 5-year limit applies to both the date of passing and the date of joining the training.
• Age Limit: 18–25 years as of 01.01.2026.
◦ Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC-NCL.
• Mandatory NATS Registration: You must have a valid and “Verified” National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) ID.
• Previous Experience: If you have already undergone or are currently in an apprenticeship program, you are ineligible.
Consultant Pro-Tip: Ensure your NATS profile is 100% complete and verified before you apply on the KRCL portal. Discrepancies between NATS data and your application are a common cause for disqualification.
Konkan Railway Trainee Apprentice Recruitment Stipend Structure
KRCL utilizes the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism to ensure transparency. The stipend is split 50/50 between the Government of India and KRCL:
• Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 9,000 per month (Rs. 4,500 via DBT + Rs. 4,500 from KRCL).
• Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Rs. 8,000 per month (Rs. 4,000 via DBT + Rs. 4,000 from KRCL).
Important: You must have a PAN card and an Aadhar-linked bank account in your own name to receive these payments. Please note that no lodging or boarding is provided; you must arrange your own stay.
Selection Methodology & Priority Order
Selection is purely merit-based, calculated using the aggregate percentage of all semesters/years.
Tie-Breaking Rules:
1. Older candidates are preferred.
2. If the DOB is the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation (10th) earlier takes precedence.
Priority Order for Enrollment:
1. First Preference (Land Losers): Those whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway Project. This includes the person themselves, their spouse, sons, unmarried daughters, paternal grandsons, and paternal unmarried granddaughters only.
2. Second Preference (Regional Candidates): Residents of specific districts:
◦ Maharashtra: Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg.
◦ Goa: North Goa, South Goa.
◦ Karnataka: Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada.
Konkan Railway Trainee Apprentice Recruitment How to Apply
1. Visit konkanrailway.com and look under Quick Links → Graduate Apprentice/Technician Apprentice.
2. Register: Generate a Registration Number (save this for all future correspondence).
3. Data Entry: Use your name, father’s name, and DOB exactly as they appear on your 10th/SSC certificate.
4. Uploads: You must upload a clear photo and signature.
5. Fee Payment:
◦ General/OBC: Rs. 100 (Non-refundable).
◦ SC/ST/Female/Minority/EWS: Nil.
Mandatory Compliance Note: Minority community candidates claiming a fee waiver must furnish a “Minority Community declaration” affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper during verification. Failing to provide this will result in rejection.
Konkan Railway Trainee Apprentice Recruitment Critical Documentation for Verification
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification (DV). You must bring originals and two sets of self-attested photocopies:
- Mark sheets of all semesters and Degree/Diploma certificates.
- Proof of birth (10th Pass/Matriculation certificate).
- Medical Fitness Certificate: Issued by a Government Doctor (Rank: Assistant Surgeon or above). Note: Candidates must bear all medical examination expenses.
- Caste/EWS certificates in the Central Government format.
- Land loser/Tehsildar certificates and proof of relationship (for Priority 1).
- Aadhar and PAN Card.
Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 20/02/2026 |
| Online Application Ends | 21/03/2026 |
| Official Portal | konkanrailway.com |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
Final Advisory: This apprenticeship is a one-year training contract. While it provides elite technical exposure, it does not guarantee permanent employment or absorption into Konkan Railway Corporation Limited upon completion. However, the experience gained here is highly valued across the entire Indian railway and infrastructure sector.
