NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
NLC India Limited (NLCIL)
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has invited online applications for 1,235 Apprentice Training Slots for the training year 2026-27. The recruitment includes Trade (ITI), Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. Eligible candidates can apply online from 29 July 2026 to 11 August 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Organization Name | NLC India Limited (NLCIL) |
| Examination Name | NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | L&DC/02/2026 and L&DC/03/2026 |
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| Total Vacancies | 1,235 Posts |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Last Date for PAP Certificate Documents | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 August 2026 |
| Tentative Display of Selected Candidates | 24 August 2026 |
| Tentative Joining Date | 26 August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: ITI, Diploma, B.E./B.Tech and Relevant Bachelor's Degree
Trade (ITI) Apprentice Pass in ITI in the relevant trade from a recognized institute under the Craftsman Training Scheme. Engineering Graduate Apprentice Regular Full-Time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution. Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice Regular Full-Time Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved University. Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Regular Full-Time Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized Board/University/Institution. Additional Eligibility Minimum age: 18 Years. Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate and Technician Diploma candidates should have passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. Year of passing condition is not applicable to ITI candidates. Candidates should not have previously undergone apprenticeship training. Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible. Candidates should not have one year or more of work experience. Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed under Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 or L&DC/03/2026.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Minimum 18 Years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC | As per Apprentices Act and applicable rules |
| ST | As per Apprentices Act and applicable rules |
| OBC | As per Apprentices Act and applicable rules |
| EWS | As per Apprentices Act and applicable rules |
| PwBD | As per Apprentices Act and applicable rules |
Salary Structure
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice | ₹12,000 per month |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice (B.Com/BBA/B.Sc/BCA etc.) | ₹12,524 per month |
| Nursing/Pharmacist Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,028 per month |
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,028 per month |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | ₹12,524 per month |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Nil |
| OBC | Nil |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| EWS | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
Documents Required
- Recent Passport-size Colour Photograph
- Candidate's Signature
- Transfer Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- SSLC/10th Mark Sheet
- HSC/12th Mark Sheet (where applicable)
- ITI Certificate (Trade Apprentices)
- ITI Semester-wise/Consolidated Mark Sheets
- Degree/Diploma Certificate
- Semester-wise/Consolidated Mark Sheets
- Temporary Provisional Certificate (where applicable)
- CGPA/OGPA Conversion Certificate (where applicable)
- Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- PwBD Certificate (where applicable)
- PAP Certificate (for PAP candidates)
- Category-specific Supporting Documents
Selection Process
- 1Merit based on Qualifying Examination Marks
- 2Document Verification
- 3Preparation of Merit List
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination for this apprenticeship recruitment. Selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Trade Apprentices are selected on ITI marks, while Graduate and Technician Apprentices are selected based on Degree/Diploma marks. In case of a tie, preference is given to the older candidate.
Syllabus
The notification does not prescribe any written examination syllabus. Candidates are shortlisted purely on academic merit in the qualifying examination followed by verification of eligibility and supporting documents.
How To Apply
Visit the Careers section of the NLC India Limited (NLCIL) official website. Open the Trainees & Apprentices section. Identify the applicable notification Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 or Advertisement No. L&DC/03/2026 based on your eligibility category. Click on the Apply Online link for the relevant Apprentice category. Enter all required personal, educational and eligibility details carefully. Upload the prescribed scanned documents in the required format. Verify all the information before final submission. Submit the online application on or before 11 August 2026 (05:00 PM). Download or print the submitted application form for future reference. Candidates applying under the Project Affected Persons (PAP) category should ensure that the required documents are submitted to the Land Department for obtaining the PAP Certificate before 07 August 2026.
Important Instructions
Candidates must apply only through the online mode available on the NLC India Careers Portal. Before applying, ensure that you are eligible under Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 or Advertisement No. L&DC/03/2026. Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate and Technician (Diploma) candidates should have passed the qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. The year of passing restriction does not apply to ITI Trade Apprentice candidates. Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible. Candidates having one year or more of work experience are not eligible for apprenticeship training. Upload all required educational, community and category-specific certificates while submitting the application. PAP candidates must obtain and upload a valid PAP Certificate issued by the Land Department of NLC India Limited. Reservation benefits will be available only on submission of valid certificates in the prescribed format. Completion of apprenticeship training does not confer any right to temporary or permanent employment in NLC India Limited.
Job Description
Introduction The NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by NLC India Limited (NLCIL) under Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 and Advertisement No. L&DC/03/2026 for the 2026-27 Apprenticeship Training Programme. Through these two notifications, NLC India has announced 1,235 apprenticeship training slots for Trade (ITI), Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 29 July 2026 (10:00 AM) to 11 August 2026 (05:00 PM) through the official Careers Portal of NLC India Limited. The apprenticeship training will be conducted for a period of 12 months at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. Vacancy Overview NLC India Limited has announced a total of 1,235 apprenticeship training slots under various apprentice categories. Apprentice Category Training Slots Trade (ITI) Apprentice 496 Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice 313 Engineering Graduate Apprentice 302 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice 124 Total 1,235 The apprenticeship notifications cover separate eligibility groups, including eligible Project Affected Persons (PAP), eligible wards/spouses of NLCIL employees, and eligible wards of specified NLCIL contract workmen. Candidates should apply under the advertisement applicable to their eligibility category. Eligibility Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed for the respective apprentice category. Trade (ITI) Apprentice Pass in ITI in the relevant trade from a recognized institute under the Craftsman Training Scheme. Engineering Graduate Apprentice Regular Full-Time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution. Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice Regular Full-Time Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved University. Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Regular Full-Time Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized Board, University or equivalent Institution. Additional Eligibility Conditions Candidates must have completed 18 years of age. Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate and Technician Apprentice candidates should have passed the qualifying examination during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. The year-of-passing condition does not apply to ITI candidates. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training are not eligible. Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible. Candidates having one year or more of work experience are not eligible. Candidates should satisfy the specific eligibility criteria applicable to the advertisement under which they apply. Age Limit The prescribed age criteria are: Minimum Age: 18 Years The notification does not mention the maximum age limit. Reservation and age-related benefits will be applicable as per the Apprentices Act and applicable Government rules wherever prescribed. Salary Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend according to their apprentice category. Apprentice Category Monthly Stipend Trade (ITI) Apprentice ₹12,000 Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice ₹12,524 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice ₹12,524 Engineering Graduate Apprentice ₹15,028 Nursing/Pharmacist Graduate Apprentice ₹15,028 Training Duration: 12 Months. Selection Process The selection process will be conducted on the basis of academic merit. Merit based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Preparation of category-wise merit list. Document Verification. Final selection. For Trade Apprentices, merit will be prepared based on ITI marks. For Graduate and Technician Apprentices, selection will be based on marks obtained in the relevant Degree or Diploma. In case of equal marks, preference will be given to the older candidate. No written examination has been prescribed. Application Process Candidates should complete the online application process by following these steps: Visit the Careers section of the NLC India Limited website. Open the Trainees & Apprentices section. Select the applicable Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 or L&DC/03/2026. Click on the relevant Apply Online link. Fill in all personal, educational and eligibility details carefully. Upload all prescribed scanned documents. Verify all information before submitting the application. Submit the online application on or before 11 August 2026 (05:00 PM). Save or print the submitted application form for future reference. PAP candidates should obtain the required PAP Certificate before the prescribed deadline. 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 (05:00 PM) Tentative Display of Selected Candidates 24 August 2026 Tentative Joining Date 26 August 2026 Conclusion The NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 1,235 apprenticeship training opportunities for ITI, Diploma, Engineering Graduate and Non-Engineering Graduate candidates under the 2026-27 Apprenticeship Training Programme. The apprenticeship training will be conducted for 12 months at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, with a monthly stipend ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹15,028, depending on the apprentice category. Selection will be based entirely on academic merit, followed by document verification. Interested candidates should verify their eligibility, complete the online application before 11 August 2026, upload all required documents, and regularly check the official NLC India website for further announcements related to the recruitment process.