Konkan Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 190 Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Posts | Notification No. CO/APPR/2026/01

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical / Electronics & Power Engineering
• Electronics / IT / Communication / Computer Science
• Mechanical / Industrial / Automobile / Production Engineering

Category II – Technician (Diploma) Apprentices

Candidates must hold a Diploma in:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical / Electronics & Power Engineering
• Electronics / IT / Communication / Computer Engineering
• Mechanical / Industrial / Automobile / Production Engineering

Category III – Graduate Apprentices (General Stream)

Degree in:

• BA
• BSc
• BCom
• BBA
• BMS
• BBS
• BJMC

? Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 25 Years
• Date of Birth Range: 01.01.2001 to 01.01.2008

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years

? Stipend Details

Under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme:

? Payment through Aadhaar-linked bank account
? PAN card mandatory

? Selection Process

Selection will be purely merit-based:

• Based on aggregate percentage of all semesters/years
• No rounding off
• Tie-breaking: Older candidate preferred
• 3 times candidates called for Document Verification

Preference in Selection:

1. Land Loser Candidates (KRCL Project)
2. Candidates from KRCL jurisdiction districts:
   • Maharashtra: Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg
   • Goa: North & South Goa
   • Karnataka: Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada

? Eligibility Conditions

• Must have valid approved NATS ID
• Passed in 2021–2025 only
• Must meet physical fitness standards
• Candidates already undergoing apprenticeship are NOT eligible
• No employment guarantee after completion

? Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online Only

? How to Apply for Konkan Railway Apprentice 2026

1. Register on NATS Portal
2. Visit official website: https://konkanrailway.com
3. Go to Quick Links ? Graduate/Technician Apprentice
4. Fill application form carefully
5. Upload photo and signature
6. Pay processing fee (if applicable)
7. Submit and save registration number

? Documents Required for Document Verification

• Degree/Diploma Certificate & Mark Sheets
• 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (Fee waiver cases)
• Domicile Certificate
• Aadhaar & PAN Card
• Two Passport Size Photos
• Land Loser Certificate (if applicable)

? Important Instructions

• No TA/DA for Document Verification
• Wrong information leads to cancellation
• Canvassing will disqualify candidature
• Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment

? Important Date

• Notification Date: 20 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 21 March 2026

? Official Website

Visit: https://www.konkanrailway.com/

Official Notification Konkan Railway

? About Konkan Railway Corporation Limited

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It operates across Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, playing a crucial role in railway connectivity along India’s western coast.