NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: NLC India Limited, a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, has released Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026 for 1067 apprenticeship slots at Neyveli and RO-Chennai. There are 700 ITI Trade Apprentice slots and 367 Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice slots, and the training lasts 12 months. The NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 advertisement has been released on 21 October 2026. Online applications are open from 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 09 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
Only candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply. There is no written exam or interview: selection is based purely on the marks in your ITI or graduation. The monthly stipend is Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 16,678/-. If you have already done apprenticeship under NAPS/NATS or the PM Internship scheme, you are not eligible.
NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | NLC India Limited (Neyveli Lignite Corporation) |
| Department Name | Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | ITI Trade Apprentice, Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | L&DC/04/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 1067 |
| Notification Date | October 2026 |
| Category | NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.nlcindia.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Display of Selected Candidates | 23 November 2026 (Trade) / 25 November 2026 (Non-Engineering) |
| Date of Joining | 27 November 2026 (Trade) / 02 December 2026 (Non-Engineering) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Not Applicable |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a minimum of 18 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 31.10.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | 700 | ITI in the respective Trade |
| Graduate Apprentice | 325 | B.Com / BBA / B.Sc. / BCA in relevant discipline (passed in 2022-2026) |
| Pharmacist, Nursing | 42 | B.Pharm / B.Sc. Nursing (passed in 2022-2026) |
NLC Apprentice 2026 Trade-Wise Vacancy
| Trade / Discipline | Slots | Trade / Discipline | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 125 | B.Com | 70 |
| Turner | 45 | BBA | 72 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 110 | B.Sc. Computer Science | 93 |
| Electrician | 125 | BCA | 45 |
| Wireman | 110 | B.Sc. Geology | 14 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 5 | B.Sc. Microbiology | 5 |
| Stenographer | 20 | B.Sc. Chemistry | 26 |
| Welder | 120 | B.Pharm (Allopathy) | 3 |
| COPA | 30 | B.Pharm (Ayurveda) | 3 |
| Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 10 | B.Sc. Nursing | 36 |
| Total ITI | 700 | Total Graduate | 367 |
NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List based on percentage of marks in ITI / Graduation
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Visit www.nlcindia.in and go to Careers → Trainees & Apprentices.
- Click “Apply Online (Trade and Non Engineering Graduate Apprentice)” under Advt. No. L&DC/04/2026.
- Fill in your personal and educational details and choose your trade or discipline.
- Upload your photo, signature, TC, Aadhaar, mark sheets and community certificate (if applicable).
- Submit the form before 09 November 2026 (5:00 PM) and take a printout.
Important Links
| NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| NLC India Official Website | NLC India |