NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has released the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 1,235 Apprentice Training positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is being conducted through Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 and L&DC/03/2026 for the 2026-27 apprenticeship training program.
Eligible candidates with ITI, Diploma, B.E./B.Applicants with relevant qualifications, including Tech, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, and Nursing, can apply online from 29 July 2026 (10:00 AM) to 11 August 2026 (5:00 PM). The apprenticeship training will be conducted at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu for a period of 12 months.
NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Starts |
29 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for PAP Certificate Documents |
07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
11 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Tentative Merit List |
24 August 2026 |
| Tentative Joining |
26 August 2026 |
Application Fee:
| Category |
Fee |
| All Categories |
No Application Fee |
Payment Mode
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Age should be as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
Vacancy Details
| Apprentice Category |
Vacancies |
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice |
496 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice |
313 |
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice |
302 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
124 |
| Total |
1,235 |
PAP Category Vacancy Details (Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026)
| Apprentice Category |
Vacancies |
| Trade Apprentice |
352 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice |
221 |
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice |
214 |
| Technician Apprentice |
88 |
| Total |
875 |
Trade Apprentice Vacancy
| Trade |
Posts |
| Fitter |
63 |
| Turner |
23 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) |
60 |
| Electrician |
55 |
| Wireman |
3 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) |
63 |
| Stenographer |
55 |
| Welder |
10 |
| COPA |
15 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic |
5 |
| Total |
352 |
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice Vacancy
| Discipline |
Posts |
| Commerce |
50 |
| Computer Science |
50 |
| Computer Applications |
30 |
| Business Administration |
38 |
| Geology |
8 |
| Chemistry |
14 |
| Microbiology |
5 |
| Nursing |
20 |
| B.Pharm (Allopathy) |
5 |
| B.Pharm (Ayurveda) |
1 |
| Total |
221 |
Engineering Graduate Apprentice Vacancy
| Discipline |
Posts |
| Mechanical |
45 |
| Electrical & Electronics |
45 |
| Civil |
15 |
| Instrumentation |
8 |
| Chemical |
10 |
| Mining |
25 |
| Computer Science |
38 |
| Information Technology |
13 |
| Electronics & Communication |
15 |
| Total |
214 |
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Vacancy
| Discipline |
Posts |
| Mechanical |
25 |
| Electrical & Electronics |
25 |
| Civil |
5 |
| Instrumentation |
5 |
| Mining |
15 |
| Computer Science |
5 |
| Electronics & Communication |
5 |
| Pharmacist |
3 |
| Total |
88 |
Employees & Contract Workmen Category (Advertisement No. L&DC/03/2026)
| Apprentice Category |
Employee Wards |
Contract Workmen Wards |
Total |
| Trade Apprentice |
72 |
72 |
144 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate |
46 |
46 |
92 |
| Engineering Graduate |
44 |
44 |
88 |
| Technician Apprentice |
18 |
18 |
36 |
| Grand Total |
180 |
180 |
360 |
Educational Qualification Details:
| Apprentice Category |
Qualification |
| Trade Apprentice |
ITI in relevant trade |
| Technician Apprentice |
Diploma in Engineering/Technology |
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice |
B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice |
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree |
NLC India Apprentice Stipend 2026
| Apprentice Category |
Monthly Stipend |
| Trade Apprentice |
₹12,000 |
| Technician Apprentice |
₹12,524 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice |
₹12,524 |
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice |
₹15,028 |
| Nursing & Pharmacy Graduate Apprentice |
₹15,028 |
Training Duration: 12 Months
How to Apply Online for NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NLC India Careers portal.
- Open the Trainees & Apprentices section.
- Select Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 or L&DC/03/2026.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Verify all information carefully.
- Submit the application before 11 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Download and print the application form for future reference.
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