Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has released a notification for the engagement of 134 Apprentice Trainees under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). This special drive is for Engineering Graduates, Diploma Holders, and General Stream Graduates who passed out during 2021-2025. Selection is based on merit and document verification, with no written examination.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice Trainee (Graduate/Technician/General Stream) |
| Total Vacancies | 134 |
| Notification No. | CO/APPR/2026/01 |
| Application Mode | NATS Portal Registration + Document Verification |
| Document Verification Dates | 24, 25, 27, 28 August 2026 |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship (1 Year) |
| Official Website | konkanrailway.com |
Employment Type:APPRENTICE
Number of Vacancies:134
| S.No | Subject / Category | Medical Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | Document Verification Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BE Civil Engineering | B1 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 24.08.2026 |
| 2 | Diploma (Civil) | B1 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | |
| 3 | BE Electronics Engineering | B1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 25.08.2026 |
| 4 | BE Electrical Engineering | B1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 | |
| 5 | Diploma (Electrical) | B1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | |
| 6 | Diploma (Electronics) | B1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | |
| 7 | BE Mechanical Engineering | B1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 27.08.2026 |
| 8 | Diploma (Mechanical) | B1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | |
| 9 | General Stream Graduates | C1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 28.08.2026 |
| Grand Total | 85 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 134 | |||
| Category | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Passing Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentices (BE/B.Tech) | BE/B.Tech in Civil/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering (as per discipline) from a recognized AICTE University. | 18-25 years (Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | Diploma in Civil/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution. | 18-25 years (Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| General Stream Graduates | Degree in BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BMS/BJMC/BBS or equivalent from a recognized UGC/Central/State Govt. University. | 18-25 years (Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Note: Candidates must have a valid, approved NATS ID at the time of document verification. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship training are not eligible.
Educational Qualification:Post-specific as detailed in the eligibility table. Qualifications must be from a recognized AICTE/UGC/Central/State Government institution. No additional weightage for higher qualifications.
Age Limit:Minimum 18 years and Maximum 25 years as on 01.01.2026 (born between 01.01.2001 and 01.01.2008). Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years).
Stipend:
Graduate Apprentices: ₹12,300/- per month (Government Share: ₹6,150 + KRCL Share: ₹6,150).
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: ₹10,900/- per month (Government Share: ₹5,450 + KRCL Share: ₹5,450).
Stipend is paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Selection Procedure:
Application Process: There is no separate application form. Candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and obtain a valid, approved NATS ID. Then, they must directly report for document verification at the specified venue and date based on their discipline.
Venue: Executives Club, Konkan Rail Vihar, Sector-40, Opp. Seawoods Railway Station (West), Navi Mumbai-400706.
Registration Time: 09:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs only on the date of Document Verification.
Note: Candidates must report with all required original documents and self-attested photocopies. Latecomers beyond 12:00 hrs will not be allowed.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Document Verification | 24, 25, 27 & 28 August 2026 |
Official Website (KRCL): https://konkanrailway.com
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
NATS Portal (for Registration): https://nats.education.gov.in
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The Konkan Railway was the missing link between India’s commercial capital, Mumbai, and Mangalore. The 741-kilometre line connects Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka States — a region of criss-crossing rivers, plunging valleys and mountains that soar into the clouds.
The Konkan is a coastal strip of land bounded by the Sahyadri hills on the east, and Arabian Sea on the west. It is a land where mythology breathes side by side with economic growth,a land with rich mineral resources, dense forest cover and a landscape fringed with paddy, coconut and mango trees. The formidable terrain to be conquered and the short construction period meant that the project could only be completed with the help of several technological innovations. Apart from setting a trend for other infrastructure projects in the country, the Konkan Railway provides concrete proof of the skills of Indian engineers, their discipline, team spirit and courage. But it is also a tribute to the unconquerable human spirit. Beyond the technical jargon, it was a leap of faith that made the long cherished dream of the people of the region possible.
The Konkan Railway has also in a way changed the lives of the Engineers and otherpeople associated with the project. For them it was the glory of overcoming all odds, and the satisfaction and pride that they have built something for posterity.
The completion of the Konkan Railway was a “tryst with destiny” for many people in the Konkan region, redeemed in the 50th year of the nation’s Independence. It is hence entirely fitting that the first train on the completed track was flagged off on January 26, 1998, Republic Day.