NLC India Limited, a Navratna Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, has invited applications for 1067 apprenticeship training slots at Neyveli and RO-Chennai: 700 ITI Trade Apprentices and 367 Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices. Only candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply. The online application is open from 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 9 November 2026 (5:00 PM) on nlcindia.in. The monthly stipend ranges from ₹12,000 to ₹16,678. This guide explains the vacancies, eligibility, selection, documents and how to apply, based on the official notification.
NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026;
| Organisation | NLC India Limited (Navratna PSU, Ministry of Coal) |
| Advertisement No. | L&DC/04/2026 |
| Programme | ITI / Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprenticeship Training |
| Total slots | 1067 (700 Trade + 367 Graduate) |
| Training location | Neyveli and RO-Chennai |
| Who can apply | Candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Application mode | Online only, at nlcindia.in |
| Last date | 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Please note: completing the apprenticeship at NLC India does not give you any right to temporary or permanent employment in the company.
NLC India Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online registration opens | 21 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online registration closes | 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selected candidates displayed (Trade) | 23 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Selected candidates displayed (Non-Engineering) | 25 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Joining date (Trade) | 27 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Joining date (Non-Engineering) | 2 December 2026 (tentative) |
NLC India Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Trade (ITI) Apprentices: 700 Slots
| S. No. | Trade | Training slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitter | 125 |
| 2 | Turner | 45 |
| 3 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 110 |
| 4 | Electrician | 125 |
| 5 | Wireman | 110 |
| 6 | Mechanic (Diesel) | 5 |
| 7 | Stenographer | 20 |
| 8 | Welder | 120 |
| 9 | COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) | 30 |
| 10 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | 10 |
| Total | 700 |
Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices: 367 Slots
| S. No. | Discipline | Qualification | Training slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commerce | B.Com | 70 |
| 2 | Business Administration | BBA | 72 |
| 3 | Computer Science | BSc Computer Science | 93 |
| 4 | Computer Application | BCA | 45 |
| 5 | Geology | BSc Geology | 14 |
| 6 | Micro Biology | BSc Micro Biology | 5 |
| 7 | Chemistry | BSc Chemistry | 26 |
| 8 | Pharmacist (Allopathy) | B.Pharm (Allopathy) | 3 |
| 9 | Pharmacist (Ayurveda) | B.Pharm (Ayurveda) | 3 |
| 10 | Nursing | BSc Nursing | 36 |
| Total | 367 |
NLC India Apprentice Stipend 2026
| Category | Monthly stipend | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trade (ITI) Apprentices | ₹12,000 | 12 months |
| Graduates: Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, Micro Biology, Chemistry | ₹14,174 (of which ₹6,150 is paid by the Government under the DBT scheme) | 12 months |
| Graduates: Pharmacist (Allopathy), Pharmacist (Ayurveda), Nursing | ₹16,678 (of which ₹6,150 is paid by the Government under the DBT scheme) | 12 months |
NLC India Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- Trade Apprentice: a pass in ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institute.
- Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice: a regular full-time Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university.
Age Limit
You must have completed 18 years of age on or before 31 October 2026, as per Section 3(a) of the Apprentices Act, 1961. The notification gives no upper age limit.
Other Conditions
- Only candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are eligible to apply.
- Graduate candidates must have passed the qualifying exam in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. The year of passing does not apply to ITI candidates.
- You must not have undergone, or be undergoing, training under NAPS, NATS or the PM Interns scheme at NLC India or anywhere else.
Reservation Rules for NLC India Apprentice 2026
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates is as per the Apprentices Act.
- Candidates claiming reservation must submit certificates in the prescribed Government format.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates need a valid OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed format, valid from 1 April 2026.
- If the required certificate is not submitted, you will be considered under the General category.
NLC India Apprentice Selection Process 2026
There is no written exam or interview mentioned in the notification. Selection is based on marks.
Trade Apprentices
Selection is based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying ITI examination.
Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices
- Selection is based on the percentage of marks in your Bachelor’s degree, calculated by the method of your university or institution.
- If you have CGPA or grades, the percentage is calculated using your university’s conversion procedure. You must submit a certificate from the university or institute giving the equivalent percentage.
- If the university has no such scheme: multiply the CGPA or grade by 10, or take the average across all semesters or all years, depending on how marks were awarded.
Tie-Break Rule
If two or more candidates have the same percentage at the cut-off level, the older candidate (by date of birth) gets preference.
How to Apply for NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit nlcindia.in and go to Careers → Trainees & Apprentices.
- Click the “Apply Online (Trade and Non Engineering Graduate Apprentice)” link under Advt. No. L&DC/04/2026.
- Fill in the online application between 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) and 9 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and documents, in the file types and sizes given below.
- Submit the application within the window and save a copy.
Documents to Upload and File Sizes
| S. No. | Document | File type | Maximum size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm) | JPEG | 50 KB |
| 2 | Candidate’s signature | JPEG | 50 KB |
| 3 | Transfer Certificate (TC) | PDF or JPEG | 50 KB |
| 4 | Aadhaar card | PDF or JPEG | 250 KB |
| 5 | HSC mark sheet (qualification) and SSLC mark sheet (date of birth proof) | PDF or JPEG | 250 KB |
| 6 | Graduate candidates: provisional or degree certificate, temporary provisional certificate (if applicable), semester-wise or consolidated mark sheets, CGPA/OGPA conversion certificate (if applicable) | PDF or JPEG | 250 KB, merged into a single PDF |
| 7 | ITI candidates: 8th/SSLC mark sheet, ITI semester-wise or consolidated mark sheet, ITI trade certificate | PDF or JPEG | 250 KB, merged into a single PDF |
| 8 | Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if claiming reservation | PDF or JPEG | 250 KB |
| 9 | Disability certificate (PwBD only) | PDF or JPEG | 250 KB |
| 10 | Ex-servicemen wards certificate, if claiming that category | PDF or JPEG | 250 KB |
If you completed your course in 2026 and have not yet received your provisional certificate, you can upload a Temporary Provisional Certificate in the prescribed format. It must be on the institution’s letterhead and signed and sealed by the Principal.
Tips Before You Apply
- Prepare all scans in the exact size limits first, since the photo, signature and TC have a small 50 KB limit.
- Merge your graduate or ITI documents into one PDF as required.
- Get your CGPA-to-percentage certificate early if your marks are in grades.
- OBC candidates should check that their NCL certificate is valid from 1 April 2026, or they will be treated as General.
- Do not wait for the last day, because the portal can be slow near the deadline.
NLC Apprentice Notification 2026 Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Application Link (Careers → Trainees & Apprentices, last date 9 November 2026) | APPLY NOW |
| Official Notification (Advt. No. L&DC/04/2026) | DOWNLOAD NOW |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
How many apprentice posts are there in NLC India Recruitment 2026?
There are 1067 training slots: 700 for ITI Trade Apprentices and 367 for Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Who can apply?
Only candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry who meet the ITI or graduate qualification.
What is the stipend?
₹12,000 for Trade Apprentices, ₹14,174 for most Graduate Apprentices, and ₹16,678 for Pharmacist and Nursing graduates. ₹6,150 of the graduate stipend is paid by the Government under the DBT scheme.
Is there an exam or interview?
The notification does not mention one. Selection is based on ITI marks for trades and degree marks for graduates.
What is the age limit?
You must have completed 18 years on or before 31 October 2026. No upper limit is mentioned.
Does the apprenticeship lead to a job at NLC India?
No. The notification states that completing the training gives no right to temporary or permanent employment.
Whom can I contact for help with the application?
You can call the NLC India Learning and Development Centre at 04142-215062.
About This Information
This article is written from the official NLC India advertisement (Advt. No. L&DC/04/2026), including its vacancy tables, eligibility conditions, dates and document list. We do not charge for this information, and we are not connected to NLC India. NLC India never asks for money outside the official portal, so beware of agents who promise seats. Dates marked tentative can change, so always check the latest notice on nlcindia.in before you apply. If you find an error, please tell us and we will correct it. Last reviewed on 24 October 2026.
Help desk: 04142-215062 | gm.ldc@nlcindia.in. Open the Careers section of the official website to reach the application form and the notification.
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