NLC India Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

NLC India Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 607 Posts

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has invited applications for 607 Trade Apprentice posts at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. This is a great chance for ITI pass candidates to get apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Vacancy Details (Trade-wise Breakdown)

Total vacancies: 607 across 13 trades:

• Electrician - 114 posts
• Welder - 105 posts
• Fitter - 104 posts
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle - 103 posts
• Wireman - 88 posts
• Turner - 38 posts
• COPA - 18 posts
• Stenographer - 14 posts
• Plumber - 5 posts
• Moulder - 5 posts
• Carpenter - 5 posts
• Mechanic Diesel - 4 posts
• RAC (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) - 4 posts

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have ITI (PNTC/NTC) pass from a Government-recognized institute in the relevant trade.
• Age: You must be at least 18 years old as on 31-01-2026. No upper age limit mentioned.
• Experience: No experience needed. Freshers can apply.

Stipend

Selected candidates will get a fixed stipend of Rs. 11,040 per month during the training period. The training will last for 12 months.

Note: Completing the apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment in NLC India.

Selection Process

There is no written exam and no interview. Selection will be done purely based on your ITI marks or percentage in the relevant trade. A merit list will be published on 09-03-2026.

Application Fee

No application fee for any category.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NLC India recruitment portal at web.nlcindia.in.
2. Fill the online application form before 25-02-2026.
3. Take a printout of the filled application form.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
5. Send the hard copy by post or courier to reach NLC India before 03-03-2026 by 5:00 PM.

Important: Both online application and hard copy submission are needed. Only filling the online form is not enough.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12-02-2026
• Online Application Start: 12-02-2026
• Online Application Last Date: 25-02-2026
• Hard Copy Deadline: 03-03-2026 (5:00 PM)
• Merit List Publication: 09-03-2026
• Joining Date: 11-03-2026

Documents Needed

• ITI (PNTC/NTC) certificate and mark sheet
• Valid Aadhaar card
• OBC certificate (if applicable) valid for 01-04-2025 to 31-03-2026
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Passport size photographs

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• Complete 12 months of apprenticeship training in the assigned trade at NLC India, Neyveli
• Learn practical skills and gain hands-on experience in the relevant trade
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines during training
• Attend all training sessions and complete assigned tasks on time
• Work under the guidance of senior staff and supervisors
• Maintain discipline and follow the rules of the Apprentices Act, 1961