NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1,235 Vacancies | Salary ₹12,000–₹15,028

NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1,235 Vacancies | Salary ₹12,000–₹15,028 | Apply Online Last Date 11 August 2026

Last date to Apply 11 August 2026

Introduction - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

NLC India Limited, a “Navratna” Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, invites online applications for 1,235 Apprenticeship vacancies for 2026–27. The recruitment covers ITI Trade Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices, Graduate Engineering Apprentices, and Non‑Engineering Graduate Apprentices. Eligible candidates include wards/spouses of NLC employees, wards of contract workmen, and wards of Project Affected Persons (PAPs). Training duration is 12 months with stipends ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹15,028 per month. Applications open on 29 July 2026 and close on 11 August 2026.

Job Overview - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	NLC India Limited (Navratna PSU, Govt of India)
Advertisement No.	Advt. No. L&DC/02/2026 (PAPs) & L&DC/03/2026 (Employees’ Wards)
Post	Apprenticeship Training (ITI, Diploma, Graduate Engineering, Non‑Engineering)
Disciplines	Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Mining, Computer Science, IT, Electronics, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, BCA, Nursing, Pharmacy
Total Vacancies	1,235
Salary	₹12,000 – ₹15,028 per month (including DBT component)
Job Type & Location	Apprenticeship Training, NLC India Limited, Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
Application Start Date	29 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Application End Date	11 August 2026, 5:00 PM
Submission Mode	Online Only
Apply Online	Apply Online

Salary Structure - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Monthly Stipend
Trade (ITI)	₹12,000
Diploma Apprentices	₹12,524 (₹4,000 via DBT)
Non‑Engineering Graduates	₹12,524 (₹4,500 via DBT)
Graduate Engineering / Pharmacy / Nursing	₹15,028 (₹4,500 via DBT)

Important Dates - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Application Start	29 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Application End	11 August 2026, 5:00 PM
Result Display	24 August 2026
Joining Date	26 August 2026

Vacancy Details - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
Trade Apprentices	496
Non‑Engineering Graduates	313
Graduate Engineering	302
Diploma Apprentices	124
Grand Total	1,235

Application Fee - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Application Fee

Important Links - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification (PAPs)	Download the official recruitment advertisement PDF for Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
Detailed Notification (Employees’ Wards)	Download the official recruitment advertisement PDF for Employees’ Wards and Contract Workmen.
Apply Online	Submit your application through the official NLC recruitment portal.
Official Website	Visit NLC India Limited’s official website for updates and notifications.
Join WhatsApp	Get instant recruitment updates via the official WhatsApp channel.
Join Telegram	Follow the RapidoJobsIndia Telegram group for job alerts and notifications.

Eligibility Criteria - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Age Limit	Minimum 18 years
Educational Qualification	ITI / Diploma / Graduate (Engineering & Non‑Engineering) in relevant discipline
Year of Passing	2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 (not applicable for ITI)

Documents Required - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Recent passport‑size colour photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, max 50 KB, JPEG format).
Scanned signature (max 50 KB, JPEG format).
Aadhaar Card (PDF/JPEG, max 250 KB).
Transfer Certificate (TC) from last attended institution (PDF/JPEG, max 50 KB).
SSLC (10th) Mark Sheet for Date of Birth proof (PDF/JPEG, max 250 KB).
HSC (12th) Mark Sheet for educational qualification proof (PDF/JPEG, max 250 KB).
ITI Certificate / Diploma / Degree Certificate (Provisional or Final) in relevant discipline (PDF/JPEG, max 250 KB).
Semester‑wise or Consolidated Mark Sheets (PDF/JPEG, merged single file, max 250 KB).
Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable, in prescribed Government format (PDF/JPEG, max 250 KB).
Disability Certificate (PwBD candidates only, PDF/JPEG, max 250 KB).
Ex‑Servicemen Certificate (if applicable, PDF/JPEG, max 250 KB).
Employee ID / Medical Book (for wards/spouses of employees) OR PAP Certificate (for Project Affected Persons) as applicable.

How to Apply - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Visit the NLC Careers Portal.
Click on “Apply Online (Trade/Graduate/Technician Apprentice)” under Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 (PAPs) or L&DC/03/2026 (Employees’ Wards).
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.
Login and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category information carefully.
Upload all required documents in the prescribed format and file size limits.
Verify entered details and submit the application form online before 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Selection Procedure - NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Selection is purely merit‑based on the percentage of marks obtained in ITI, Diploma, or Degree courses.
For candidates with CGPA/OGPA, conversion to percentage will follow the university/institution’s prescribed method.
In case of a tie in marks, preference will be given to the older candidate based on date of birth.
No written examination or interview will be conducted.
Final merit list will be published on the NLC Careers Portal, and selected candidates will be notified via email.