NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1067 Slots
- Last Date
- 09 Nov 2026
- Total Posts
- 1,067
- Apply Mode
- Merit on marks in the qualifying exam
- Job Type
- Apprenticeship, 12 months
Job Overview
Organization
NLC India Limited, Neyveli
Post Name
ITI Trade Apprentice and Graduate (Non Engineering) Apprentice
Vacancy
1,067 (700 Trade and 367 Graduate)
Qualification
An ITI pass for Trade apprentices, and a full time Bachelor degree for Graduate apprentices.
Age Limit
18 years completed on 31 October 2026
Salary
₹12,000 for Trade, ₹14,174 and ₹16,678 for Graduate
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the notification.
Application Mode
Merit on marks in the qualifying exam
Selection Process
Trade apprentices are picked on the percentage of marks in the ITI exam.
Job Type
Apprenticeship, 12 months
Job Location
Neyveli and Regional Office Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Department
Ministry of Coal, Government of India
Last Date
9 November 2026, 5:00 PM
NLC India Limited has invited online applications for 1,067 apprentice slots at Neyveli and Regional Office Chennai. This is the NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notice, Advt. No. L&DC/04/2026. It has 700 ITI trade slots and 367 graduate slots. The last date is 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Job Overview
| No. | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organisation | NLC India Limited, Neyveli |
| 2 | Advertisement | Advt. No. L&DC/04/2026 |
| 3 | Post name | ITI Trade Apprentice and Graduate (Non Engineering) Apprentice |
| 4 | Total vacancy | 1,067 (700 Trade and 367 Graduate) |
| 5 | Job type | Apprenticeship, 12 months |
| 6 | Job location | Neyveli and Regional Office Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 7 | Pay | ₹12,000 for Trade, ₹14,174 and ₹16,678 for Graduate |
| 8 | Apply mode | Merit on marks in the qualifying exam |
| 9 | Last date | 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online application starts | 21 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| 2 | Last date to apply | 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| 3 | Selected list, Trade | 23 November 2026 (tentative) |
| 4 | Selected list, Non Engineering | 25 November 2026 (tentative) |
| 5 | Joining, Trade | 27 November 2026 (tentative) |
| 6 | Joining, Non Engineering | 2 December 2026 (tentative) |
Application Fee
| No. | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| No. | Trade or discipline | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitter | 125 |
| 2 | Turner | 45 |
| 3 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 110 |
| 4 | Electrician | 125 |
| 5 | Wireman | 110 |
| 6 | Mechanic (Diesel) | 5 |
| 7 | Stenographer | 20 |
| 8 | Welder | 120 |
| 9 | COPA | 30 |
| 10 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | 10 |
| 11 | B.Com | 70 |
| 12 | BBA | 72 |
| 13 | B.Sc Computer Science | 93 |
| 14 | BCA | 45 |
| 15 | B.Sc Geology | 14 |
| 16 | B.Sc Micro Biology | 5 |
| 17 | B.Sc Chemistry | 26 |
| 18 | B.Pharm (Allopathy) | 3 |
| 19 | B.Pharm (Ayurveda) | 3 |
| 20 | B.Sc Nursing | 36 |
| Total | 1,067 |
Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit
Trade apprentices
- ✓A pass in ITI in the trade from a recognised institute.
Graduate apprentices
- ✓A regular full time Bachelor degree in the discipline from a UGC approved university.
- ✓Passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
Both
- ✓Candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply.
- ✓Candidates under NAPS, NATS or PM Interns cannot apply.
Salary Details
| No. | Category | Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade apprentices | ₹12,000 a month |
| 2 | Graduate apprentices, most disciplines | ₹14,174 a month |
| 3 | B.Pharm and B.Sc Nursing | ₹16,678 a month |
Selection Process
- 1Trade apprentices are picked on the percentage of marks in the ITI exam.
- 2Graduate apprentices are picked on the percentage in the Bachelor degree.
- 3Grades or CGPA are converted as per the notice.
Documents Required
- ✓Passport size photo, 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm.
- ✓Transfer Certificate and Aadhaar card.
- ✓Educational documents.
- ✓Category certificates, if it applies.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- 1Open www.nlcindia.in and go to Careers, then Trainees and Apprentices.
- 2Click Apply Online for Advt. No. L&DC/04/2026.
- 3Fill the form and upload the documents.
- 4Submit it by 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- ✓Reservation is as per the Apprentices Act.
- ✓Of the Graduate stipend, ₹6,150 is paid by the Government under the DBT scheme.
- ✓Year of passing does not apply to ITI candidates.
- ✓Candidates who finished in 2026 and have no certificate yet should read the notice.
Important Links
| No. | Link Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Notification PDF | Download NLC Apprentice notification PDF |
| 2 | Official Website | Visit NLC Apprentice official website |
| 3 | NaukriPatra App | Download the NaukriPatra job alert app |
| 4 | WhatsApp Channel | Join the NaukriPatra WhatsApp channel for job alerts |
| 5 | Telegram Channel | Join the NaukriPatra Telegram channel for job alerts |
FAQs: NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 9 November 2026.
Q2. How many posts are there?
There are 1,067 (700 Trade and 367 Graduate).
Q3. What is the pay?
₹12,000 for Trade, ₹14,174 and ₹16,678 for Graduate.
Q4. What is the qualification?
An ITI pass for Trade apprentices, and a full time Bachelor degree for Graduate apprentices.
Q5. What is the age limit?
At least 18 years completed on or before 31 October 2026.
Q6. How do I apply?
Apply online on www.nlcindia.in, Careers, Trainees and Apprentices, by 9 November 2026.
Q7. Where is the job?
Neyveli and Regional Office Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Q8. Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a 12 month apprenticeship.
Q9. What is the selection process?
Merit based on marks in the qualifying exam.
Q10. Is there an application fee?
Not mentioned in the notification.
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