The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has announced the Trainee Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for a total of 190 vacancies across various disciplines. The apprenticeship drive invites interested and eligible candidates to apply online for training opportunities under the Apprentices Act before the final deadline.
Konkan Railway Apprentice 2026 – Key Dates
- Application Start Date: 20/27 February 2026 (varies by notification date)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 21 March 2026
- Selection Basis: Merit list and Document Verification (DV)
Candidates must register on the NATS portal and obtain an approved NATS ID before applying on the KRCL site, as a valid NATS ID is mandatory for submitting the apprenticeship application.
Konkan Railway Vacancy and Streams
The KRCL apprentice vacancies are offered in diverse streams to accommodate both engineering and diploma holders, along with general graduates:
- Graduate Apprentices (Engineering): Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical
- Technician Apprentices (Diploma): Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical
- Graduate Apprentices (General Stream): B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.-type degreesTotal Posts: 190
Konkan Railway Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the KRCL Trainee Apprentice 2026 recruitment, candidates must:
- Hold a relevant degree or diploma in the specified stream
- Have passed the qualifying examination between 2021 and 2025.
- Be at least 18 years old and not above 25 years (age relaxations apply as per government rules).
- Possess a valid NATS ID (obtained via the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal) — this is essential for the application to be accepted.
Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act are not eligible.
How to Apply for Konkan Railway Apprentice 2026?
Follow the steps below to complete the online application:
- Register and log in at the NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in and ensure your NATS ID is approved
- Visit the official Konkan Railway website: konkanrailway.com.
- Navigate to the Trainee Apprentice Recruitment 2026 section.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal and qualification details.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature etc.) as specified
- Pay the application fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS categories; no fee for SC/ST, female, minority and EWS candidates.
- Submit and print the confirmation for future reference.
Training Details and Stipend
Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training within Konkan Railway’s jurisdiction spanning Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. The apprenticeship period provides practical industry exposure, with stipends offered based on qualification:
- Graduate Apprentices: approx ₹9,000 per month
- Diploma Apprentices: approx ₹8,000 per month
This recruitment offers a valuable hands-on training opportunity within the Indian Railways infrastructure, helping candidates develop practical engineering and technical skills.