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NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Released! NLC India Limited has announced 1,067 apprenticeship training slots, including 700 ITI Trade Apprentice and 367 Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice opportunities. Eligible candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply online until 9 November 2026 at 5 PM. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹16,678 for 12 months. Check trade-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process and official application details.
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NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, has invited online applications for 1,067 apprenticeship training slots under Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026.
The recruitment covers 700 ITI Trade Apprentice slots and 367 Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice slots for eligible candidates hailing from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The apprenticeship training will be conducted at Neyveli and the Regional Office, Chennai.
ITI-qualified candidates can apply for trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Turner, Welder, Wireman, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Mechanic (Diesel), Stenographer, COPA and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic.
Non-engineering graduates can apply in relevant disciplines, including Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy and Nursing.
Selected candidates will undergo 12 months of apprenticeship training with monthly stipends ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹16,678, depending on the training category and discipline.
The minimum age is 18 years, which applicants must have completed on or before 31 October 2026.
Online applications commenced on 21 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.
The last date to apply online is 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Selection will be based on the marks obtained in the respective qualifying ITI or bachelor's degree examinations. No separate written examination is prescribed in the advertisement.
Important: Completion of apprenticeship training does not provide any automatic right to permanent or temporary employment at NLC India Limited.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | NLC India Limited |
| Advertisement Number | L&DC/04/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Total Training Slots | 1,067 |
| ITI Trade Apprentices | 700 |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices | 367 |
| Qualification | ITI / Relevant Bachelor's Degree |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Eligible Region | Tamil Nadu and Puducherry |
| Training Locations | Neyveli and RO-Chennai |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹12,000–₹16,678 |
| Training Period | One Year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starts | 21 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 9 November 2026 |
| Selection | Merit-Based |
| Official Website | https://www.nlcindia.in/ |
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 21 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Online Application | 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| ITI Trade Apprentice Selection List (Tentative) | 23 November 2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice Selection List (Tentative) | 25 November 2026 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice Joining (Tentative) | 27 November 2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice Joining (Tentative) | 2 December 2026 |
The selection-list and joining dates are tentative and may be revised by NLC India Limited.
The advertised training slots are distributed as follows:
| Apprentice Category | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| ITI Trade Apprentices | 700 |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices | 367 |
| Total | 1,067 |
These are apprenticeship training slots rather than vacancies for regular permanent employment.
| ITI Trade | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 125 |
| Turner | 45 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 110 |
| Electrician | 125 |
| Wireman | 110 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 5 |
| Stenographer | 20 |
| Welder | 120 |
| COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) | 30 |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | 10 |
| Total | 700 |
Candidates must have passed ITI in the respective trade from a recognized institute.
The advertisement does not specify a qualifying-examination passing-year restriction for ITI candidates.
| Discipline | Qualification | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | B.Com | 70 |
| Business Administration | BBA | 72 |
| Computer Science | B.Sc. Computer Science | 93 |
| Computer Application | BCA | 45 |
| Geology | B.Sc. Geology | 14 |
| Microbiology | B.Sc. Microbiology | 5 |
| Chemistry | B.Sc. Chemistry | 26 |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy) | B.Pharm (Allopathy) | 3 |
| Pharmacist (Ayurveda) | B.Pharm (Ayurveda) | 3 |
| Nursing | B.Sc. Nursing | 36 |
| Total | 367 |
Candidates must possess a regular full-time bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university.
Graduate applicants must have passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
The advertisement requires candidates to have completed at least 18 years of age on or before 31 October 2026.
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Age Reference Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Maximum Age | Not Specified in Advertisement |
| Category Relaxation | Subject to Applicable Apprenticeship Rules |
The advertisement does not prescribe a separate upper age limit.
Candidates should not assume that a specific maximum age applies without checking the official eligibility instructions.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend according to their apprenticeship category.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ₹12,000 |
| Graduate Apprentice – General Non-Engineering Disciplines | ₹14,174 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Pharmacy and Nursing | ₹16,678 |
For graduate apprentices, the advertisement specifies that ₹6,150 of the stated monthly stipend will be paid by the Government through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme.
This DBT contribution is included within the advertised stipend, not an additional ₹6,150 payment on top of it.
| Category | Twelve-Month Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ITI Apprentice | ₹1,44,000 |
| General Graduate Apprentice | ₹1,70,088 |
| Pharmacy / Nursing Graduate Apprentice | ₹2,00,136 |
These figures are calculated on the assumption of completing the full 12-month training period at the stated monthly stipend.
The advertised training period is 12 months for both categories.
| Category | Training Duration |
|---|---|
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 12 Months |
| Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice | 12 Months |
The engagement is for apprenticeship training under the applicable framework.
Successful completion does not guarantee a permanent job in the company.
Candidates should satisfy the following requirements:
They must hail from Tamil Nadu or Puducherry.
They must meet the minimum age requirement.
They must possess the relevant ITI or bachelor's qualification.
Graduate applicants must satisfy the prescribed passing-year condition.
Applicants must not have previously undergone or currently be undergoing NAPS/NATS or the PM Internship Scheme at NLC India Limited or elsewhere, as specified in the advertisement.
Applicants seeking reservation must produce valid supporting certificates.
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates will be provided under the applicable Apprentices Act provisions.
OBC-NCL applicants must produce the prescribed valid certificate, meeting the notification's requirement from 1 April 2026.
Selection will be based on qualifying examination marks.
The selection list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the relevant ITI examination.
Selection will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying bachelor's degree.
Where a university provides grades or CGPA, the university's prescribed conversion procedure will normally be followed.
If no conversion scheme exists, NLC India has provided calculation principles in its notification, including the relevant CGPA or semester/year-wise marks conversion methods.
Where candidates obtain the same qualifying percentage at the cut-off, preference will be given to the older candidate based on date of birth.
The advertisement does not prescribe a CBT, written examination or interview.
Selection is based on academic merit and eligibility, subject to the company's verification and apprenticeship procedures.
The uploaded official advertisement does not specify an application fee.
Candidates should follow the official online application instructions and avoid payments to unauthorized agencies.
Eligible applicants must apply through NLC India's official Careers section.
Step 1: Visit https://www.nlcindia.in/.
Step 2: Navigate to Careers → Trainees & Apprentices.
Step 3: Locate Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026.
Step 4: Click Apply Online (Trade and Non Engineering Graduate Apprentice).
Step 5: Read the prescribed eligibility conditions carefully.
Step 6: Enter your personal and contact information.
Step 7: Select the appropriate apprenticeship category, trade or discipline.
Step 8: Enter your educational qualification details.
Step 9: Upload the required scanned documents.
Step 10: Verify the information entered in the online application.
Step 11: Submit the application before 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Step 12: Retain a copy of the completed application and available acknowledgement.
The notification requires scanned copies of the following documents, as applicable:
Recent Passport-Size Colour Photograph
Candidate's Signature
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Aadhaar Card
SSLC/Class 10 or applicable Age Proof
HSC/Class 12 Marksheet, where applicable
ITI Trade Certificate and Marksheets, for ITI applicants
Bachelor's Degree or Provisional Degree Certificate, for graduates
Semester-Wise or Consolidated Marksheets
CGPA/OGPA Conversion Certificate, where applicable
Community Certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants
Disability Certificate for PwBD applicants
Applicable Ex-Servicemen-related Certificate
| Document | Format | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPEG | 50 KB |
| Signature | JPEG | 50 KB |
| Transfer Certificate | PDF/JPEG | 50 KB |
| Aadhaar Card | PDF/JPEG | 250 KB |
| Academic / Age Proof Documents | PDF/JPEG | 250 KB |
| Graduate Qualification Documents | PDF/JPEG | 250 KB |
| ITI Qualification Documents | PDF/JPEG | 250 KB |
| Category Certificate | PDF/JPEG | 250 KB |
| Disability Certificate | PDF/JPEG | 250 KB |
| Ex-Servicemen-related Certificate | PDF/JPEG | 250 KB |
The notification specifies combining the relevant graduate or ITI academic documents into a single PDF file where instructed.
Applicants completing their course in 2026 who have not received a provisional degree certificate may use the prescribed temporary provisional certificate, subject to the specified institutional signature and seal requirements.
The advertised apprenticeship programme will be conducted at:
Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, and Regional Office, Chennai.
The advertisement does not publish a complete trade-wise allocation between these two training locations.
Candidates should follow the final allotment and joining instructions issued by NLC India Limited.
The advertisement number is L&DC/04/2026.
There are 1,067 apprenticeship training slots.
The vacancies comprise 700 ITI and 367 non-engineering graduate slots.
Only candidates hailing from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are eligible under this advertisement.
Minimum age is 18 years as on 31 October 2026.
ITI candidates must possess the relevant recognized trade qualification.
Graduate candidates must possess the prescribed regular full-time degree.
The graduate qualifying examination must have been passed between 2022 and 2026.
The training duration is 12 months.
Monthly stipends vary between ₹12,000 and ₹16,678.
Selection is based on qualifying examination marks.
Applicants must upload valid original-document scans.
The application deadline is 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The selection and joining dates are tentative.
Apprenticeship completion does not create a right to regular employment.
| Description | Link / Details |
|---|---|
| NLC India Official Website | https://www.nlcindia.in/ |
| Careers Section | NLC India → Careers |
| Apprenticeship Section | Careers → Trainees & Apprentices |
| Notification | Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026 |
| Apply Online | Through Official NLC Careers Section |
| Last Date | 9 November 2026 |
| Helpdesk Number | 04142-215062 |
| Selection Lists | Tentatively 23 and 25 November 2026 |
| Joining Dates | Tentatively 27 November and 2 December 2026 |
Yes. NLC India Limited has invited applications for 1,067 apprenticeship training slots under Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026.
There are 1,067 slots.
9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
21 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Eligible candidates hailing from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry who meet the prescribed qualification and age requirements.
The advertisement limits eligibility to candidates hailing from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Gujarat domicile alone does not establish eligibility.
18 years, completed on or before 31 October 2026.
No specific maximum age is stated in the advertisement.
ITI in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.
A regular full-time bachelor's degree in the advertised discipline from a UGC-approved university.
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
No. The advertisement specifically exempts ITI candidates from the passing-year restriction.
₹12,000.
₹14,174.
₹16,678.
12 months.
Selection is based on the qualifying ITI or bachelor's degree examination marks.
The advertisement does not prescribe a separate written examination.
No interview requirement is specified in the notice.
The notification does not specify an application fee.
No, candidates covered by the prior or ongoing training restrictions in the notice are not eligible.
Yes, according to the applicable Apprentices Act provisions.
The older candidate receives preference at the cut-off level.
Tentatively 23 November 2026.
Tentatively 25 November 2026.
27 November 2026.
2 December 2026.
Through the official NLC India website, https://www.nlcindia.in/.
No. The advertisement explicitly states that apprenticeship completion does not provide any right to temporary or permanent employment at NLC India Limited.
04142-215062.
The NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides 1,067 apprenticeship training opportunities for eligible ITI-qualified and non-engineering graduate candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The recruitment includes 700 ITI Trade Apprentice positions and 367 Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice positions.
Selected candidates will receive monthly stipends ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹16,678 during a 12-month training programme at Neyveli or the Regional Office, Chennai.
Selection will be based on academic merit, and the notification does not prescribe a separate written examination.
Eligible candidates should submit their applications online before 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM and check the official NLC Careers section for subsequent selection lists and joining instructions.
This is apprenticeship training, not a recruitment notification for permanent government employment.
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