NLC India Limited — Ministry of Coal
The NLC India Limited has issued an official recruitment notification for Apprentice (Trade/Graduate/Diploma), announcing a total of 1,235 vacancies located in Tamil Nadu. The online application window opens on 29 July 2026 and closes on 11 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold ITI, Diploma in Engineering, B.E./B.Tech, or relevant Bachelor's Degree and be within the prescribed age limit of Minimum 18 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,028 per month. The selection procedure comprises Merit-based selection according to marks secured in the qualifying ITI, Diploma, or Degree examination.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 29 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
11 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Apprentice (Trade/Graduate/Diploma) |
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| Total Vacancies | 1235 |
| Qualification | ITI, Diploma in Engineering, B.E./B.Tech, or relevant Bachelor's Degree |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years |
| Salary | Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,028 per month |
| Selection Process | Merit-based selection according to marks secured in the qualifying ITI, Diploma, or Degree examination. |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 11 Aug 2026)
NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, has officially released notification numbers L&DC/02/2026 and L&DC/03/2026 for the 2026-27 apprenticeship training programme. The recruitment encompasses 1,235 training slots for ITI, Engineering Graduates, Non-Engineering Graduates, and Technician (Diploma) candidates. The training will be conducted at the NLCIL facility in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, for a duration of 12 months.
The recruitment is bifurcated based on the applicant's association with NLCIL. A total of 875 slots are reserved for Project Affected Persons (PAPs), while 360 slots are allocated for wards/spouses of NLCIL employees and specific contract workmen.
| Apprentice Category | Total Slots |
|---|---|
| Trade (ITI) | 496 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate | 313 |
| Engineering Graduate | 302 |
| Technician (Diploma) | 124 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years. Selection is strictly merit-based, derived from the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examinations (ITI, Diploma, or Degree). For Engineering and Diploma graduates, only candidates who completed their qualifying exams between 2022 and 2026 are eligible. ITI candidates are exempt from this passing-year restriction.
The monthly stipend varies based on the educational qualification of the apprentice:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 2026-07-29 |
| PAP Document Submission Deadline | 2026-08-07 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-08-11 |
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