NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 — 268 Vacancies

About This Job

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna PSU, is hiring 268 Non-Executive Personnel for its M&R Complex at Damanjodi, Odisha. If you have passed 10th + ITI / Diploma / B.Sc Chemistry, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 June 2026. Salary scale is Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 1,15,000 per month across grades, with attractive stipend during training.

NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 - 268 Posts

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is one of the largest integrated alumina-aluminium complexes in Asia and a Navratna Central PSE under the Ministry of Mines. Advertisement No. 10260213 dated 14 May 2026 covers 268 Non-Executive posts across 13 categories at the Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex in Damanjodi (Koraput District, Odisha). 20 posts are horizontally reserved for PwBDs (including 10 backlog) and 38 posts for Ex-Servicemen. Selection is through a Computer Based Test, with Trade Test for some posts.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• SUPT(JOT)-Operator (T0 grade): 55 posts (UR-28, EWS-6, OBC-2, SC-12, ST-7)
• Operator Gr. III (T0 grade): 54 posts (UR-24, EWS-5, OBC-6, SC-8, ST-11)
• SUPT(JOT)-Electrical: 35 posts (UR-17, ST-5, SC-8, OBC-1, EWS-4)
• Technician (Electrical) Gr. III: 35 posts (UR-16, EWS-3, OBC-4, SC-5, ST-7)
• Mining Mate Gr. III: 21 posts (UR-8, EWS-2, OBC-3, SC-3, ST-5)
• Technician (Fitter) Gr. III: 13 posts (UR-7, EWS-1, OBC-1, SC-2, ST-2)
• SUPT(JOT)-Fitter: 12 posts (UR-6, EWS-1, SC-3, ST-2)
• SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic: 10 posts
• Technician (Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III: 10 posts
• Jr. Foreman (Mines) S0 grade: 8 posts (UR-5, OBC-1, SC-1, ST-1)
• Operator (HEMM) Gr. III: 6 posts (UR-5, ST-1)
• SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory: 6 posts (UR-3, EWS-1, SC-1, ST-1)
• Jr. Foreman (Electrical) S0 grade: 3 posts (UR-3)

20 posts horizontally reserved for PwBDs (including 10 backlog posts); 38 posts horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

Who Can Apply?

For Operator (HEMM) Gr. III

• 10th pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Mechanic Motor Vehicle (2 years) or Diesel Mechanic Trade (1 year)
• Apprenticeship certificate in MMV or Diesel Mechanic Trade required
• Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License is mandatory

For Mining Mate Gr. III

• 10th pass with valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency from DGMS (open cast Metalliferous Mines)
• First Aid certificate preferable

For Jr. Foreman (Mines) S0 grade

• Diploma in Mining/Mining Engineering
• Valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency from DGMS (open cast Metalliferous Mines)

For Jr. Foreman (Electrical) S0 grade

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (full-time regular course) from a recognised University/Institute
• Valid Supervisory Certificate of Competency (M.V/H.T/E.H.T) from Electrical Licensing Board, Odisha

For SUPT(JOT) and Technician posts (Operator, Fitter, Electrical, Instrumentation)

• 10th pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in the respective trade (2 years duration)
• Apprenticeship certificate is mandatory

For SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory

• B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry

Age Limit

• SUPT(JOT) posts: Maximum 27 years as on 10 June 2026
• Operator (HEMM), Mining Mate, Operator Gr. III, Technician posts: Maximum 35 years
• Jr. Foreman (Mines/Electrical): Maximum 40 years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD-UR, 13 years for PwBD-OBC, 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India directives
• Land Ousted candidates: Age relaxation up to 40 years as on 10 June 2026
• Maximum upper age including relaxations shall not exceed 56 years

Salary

• T0 Grade (Operator, Mining Mate, Technician): Rs. 29,500 – 3% – Rs. 70,000 per month
• S0 Grade (Jr. Foreman): Rs. 36,500 – 3% – Rs. 1,15,000 per month
• SUPT(JOT) Stipend (during 12 months training): Rs. 12,000 per month
• JOT Stipend (during 18 months training): Rs. 15,000/month for first 12 months, Rs. 15,500/month for remaining 6 months
• Plus all emoluments and allowances applicable to regular employees after successful training
• Medical facility (indoor and outdoor) for self at NALCO Hospital during training

Application Fee

• General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: Rs. 100
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Land Ousted / Internal candidates: No fee
• Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
• Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances

Selection Process

Selection is through Computer Based Test and Trade Test (depending on post):

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 MCQ questions, each carrying 1 mark, total 100 marks in 120 minutes. The paper has 60% technical (domain-specific) and 40% non-technical (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge, English) questions. No negative marking. Exam in English and Hindi.
2. Trade Test: For Sl. No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 13 (Operator HEMM, Mining Mate, Jr. Foreman, Technician posts). Weightage: CBT 60% + Trade Test 40%.
3. CBT only: For Sl. No. 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12 (SUPT-JOT posts).
4. Document Verification: Original certificates checked for shortlisted candidates
5. Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME): Mandatory medical fitness check

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NALCO website at www.nalcoindia.com
2. Visit the Career page and click on "Recruitment of Non-Executive Personnel - M&R Complex, Damanjodi-2026"
3. Click "View Advertisement" and then "Click here to Apply Online"
4. Register using New Registration tab with Name, Contact and Email ID
5. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password
6. Login, fill in the online application form and upload Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Hand-written Declaration
7. Upload all required documents (Matriculation, ITI, Apprenticeship, Caste, EWS, PwBD certificates)
8. Pay the fee of Rs. 100 online (if applicable)
9. Submit before 10 June 2026 (23:55 Hrs) and take a printout

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 21 May 2026 (10:00 Hrs)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 June 2026 (23:55 Hrs)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 June 2026 (23:55 Hrs)
• OBC / EWS Certificate must be issued on or after: 1 April 2026
• CBT Exam Date: To be announced
• Call Letter / Admit Card: To be announced on NALCO website

• Operate heavy earth moving machinery (HEMM), drilling equipment and mining vehicles in the open-cast bauxite mines
• Carry out maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment in the alumina refinery
• Follow safety procedures and DGMS regulations during mining and refinery operations
• Maintain shift logs, daily production records and equipment-condition reports
• Assist supervisors and engineers during overhauls, breakdown repairs and inspections
• Handle laboratory testing of bauxite, alumina and chemical samples (for Laboratory posts)
• Work in rotating shifts including night duty as per the production schedule
• Participate in training programmes and skill upgradation activities at NALCO facilities