RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 326 Graduate, Technician, Trade Apprentice Posts

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL) is a leading profit-making Public Sector Enterprise engaged in manufacturing and marketing fertilizers and industrial chemicals, with annual revenue of approximately ₹18,690.90 crore. RCF was accorded "Navratna" status by the Government of India in August 2023 and operates two manufacturing units in Maharashtra - at Thal (Raigad district) and Trombay (Chembur, Mumbai). Under this notification, RCF is engaging a total of 326 apprentices across Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Trade Apprentice categories under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

RCFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates

RCFL Apprentice Vacancy 2026-27

A total of 326 apprentice posts are notified across three categories, with the qualifying degree, upper age limit, minimum marks, training duration, and unit-wise vacancy count as detailed below.

Table A: Graduate Apprentice (145 Posts)

Table B: Technician Apprentice (105 Posts)

Table C: Trade Apprentice (76 Posts)

RCFL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026-27

RCF Apprentice Qualification

• The prescribed qualification must be from a recognised University/Institute, completed as a regular full-time course. Distance Learning, Part-Time, or Correspondence mode qualifications are not eligible.
• Allied branches of Diploma in Engineering are not applicable/acceptable.
• Candidates who have completed Act Apprentice training or  job experience of one year or more, or who are pursuing higher studies, are not eligible.
• The candidate's passing certificate/final year mark sheet of the required qualification must be dated on or after 1 July 2023, with the minimum percentage calculated on the final year or the aggregate of the last two semesters.
• Applicants with a B.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics will be considered only for Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) (AOCP) and Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) (LACP) trades under the RDSDE scheme, with Chemistry as the major subject.
• Applicants with a B.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics will be considered only for the Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) (IMCP) trade under the RDSDE scheme, with Physics as the major subject.
• Candidates with Biology in their Graduation degree, with only Zoology or only Botany, may apply as Graduate Apprentices under Secretarial Assistant or  Recruitment Executive (HR).
• Candidates may apply without the passing certificate, but the original passing certificate must be submitted at document verification, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.

RCF Apprentice Age Limit

Age Relaxation

RCFL Apprentice Selection Process 2026-27

1. A merit list is drawn based on the percentage criteria and applicable reservation, using marks in the prescribed essential educational qualification. Where CGPA/CPI or grades are awarded, the equivalent percentage (as per the University/Institute's own norms) must be indicated in the application, with a supporting certificate submitted at document verification.
2. Candidates from the merit list are called for Document Verification.
3. Candidates are appointed as Apprentice Trainees only after successful document verification and approval of their Apprenticeship Contract on the respective portal (NATS/NAPS). Trainees are expected to join upon contract approval; failure to report on the stipulated date may lead to cancellation of candidature.
4. In case of a tie in merit-list marks (even after considering decimals), the candidate with the higher qualification is ranked higher; if the qualification is the same, the candidate with more marks in the preceding educational qualification is ranked higher.

RCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Instructions

• Online applications are accepted only from 4 September 2026 to 20 September 2026 (both dates included).
• The email address and mobile number provided in the application must remain valid and functional at least from the date of submission.
• Selected apprentices must possess an Aadhaar-linked and seeded bank account in their own name (preferably a nationalised bank with internet banking) to receive stipend from BOAT and RCF.
• Candidates must mandatorily possess PAN and Aadhaar cards at the time of reporting; the name on the Aadhaar card must match all educational qualification documents.
• Only the medical certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure A) will be accepted.
• Candidates must apply for only ONE discipline/trade, strictly as per their eligibility; applying for more than one discipline/trade will lead to rejection of all applications submitted.
• Applicants are not required to send or submit documents at the time of applying online; documents are verified only when called for by RCF.
• Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to selection; selection follows the criteria and procedure prescribed by the company, which may raise the minimum eligibility criteria to manage the number of candidates selected.
• Furnishing wrong or false information in the application is a disqualification; RCF is not responsible for any resulting disqualification.
• Apprentices not completing the full training period, or absent without valid grounds under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, will have their contract terminated without notice, no certificate will be issued, and stipend recovery may apply.
• Any legal proceedings relating to this advertisement or an application can be instituted only in Mumbai courts/forums.
• RCF reserves the right to cancel the advertisement and/or the selection process at any stage, without assigning any reason; any changes will be reflected only on the official website www.rcfltd.com.
• Posts earmarked in the advertisement may vary by up to 10% depending on response, to maintain the apprentice engagement quota; if response is insufficient, applications may be considered on a first-come, first-served basis among eligible online applicants.
• The Company has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices upon or after completion of training; apprentices have no right or claim to regular employment based on this apprenticeship at any stage, and it creates no liability or obligation on RCF to provide employment during or after the training period.
• The decision of RCF Limited Management is final and binding on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, and cancellation of the selection process, in part or full; no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
• For any communication, candidates must email apprentice2026@rcfltd.com only; no telephonic calls or personal visits will be entertained, and attempts to do so may lead to disqualification.

RCF Apprentice Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here .