NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been announced by NLC India Limited, a Navratna Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, through Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026 for 1067 apprenticeship training slots — 700 ITI trade apprentice seats and 367 graduate (non-engineering) apprentice seats — at Neyveli and RO Chennai. Candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply online on www.nlcindia.in from 21/10/2026 (10:00 AM) to 09/11/2026 (5:00 PM). The 12-month training pays stipends of Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 16,678 per month depending on the stream.
ITI pass-outs and recent non-engineering graduates get a structured Navratna PSU training year through the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026, with selection purely on qualifying examination marks and no written test.
NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | NLC India Limited (Navratna, Ministry of Coal) |
| Advertisement No. | L&DC/04/2026 |
| Total Slots | 1067 (ITI 700 + Graduate 367) |
| Training Locations | Neyveli & RO Chennai |
| Eligible Regions | Tamil Nadu and Puducherry candidates |
| Apply Online | 21/10/2026 10:00 AM to 09/11/2026 5:00 PM |
| Training Duration | 12 months |
| Stipend | Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 16,678 per month |
| Official Website | www.nlcindia.in |
Trade Wise and Discipline Wise Slots
ITI trade apprentices (700): Fitter 125, Turner 45, Mechanic Motor Vehicle 110, Electrician 125, Wireman 110, Mechanic Diesel 5, Stenographer 20, Welder 120, COPA 30, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic 10.
Graduate non-engineering apprentices (367): Commerce 70, Business Administration 72, Computer Science 93, Computer Application 45, Geology 14, Micro Biology 5, Chemistry 26, Pharmacist Allopathy 3, Pharmacist Ayurveda 3, Nursing 36.
Together these tables add up to the grand total of 1067 training slots.
Eligibility Conditions
- ITI trades: Pass in ITI in the respective trade from a recognised institute; year of passing is not restrictive for trade apprentices as per the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 rules.
- Graduate streams: Regular full-time Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university, with passing year 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 only.
- Age: Minimum 18 years completed on or before 31/10/2026 as per Section 3(a) of the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
- Candidates must hail from Tamil Nadu or Puducherry to apply under the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Stipend Structure
| Stream | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI trade apprentices | Rs. 12,000 |
| Graduate apprentices (Commerce, BBA, Computer Science, BCA, Geology, Micro Biology, Chemistry) | Rs. 14,174 (includes Rs. 6,150 by Government under DBT) |
| Graduate apprentices (Pharmacist Allopathy/Ayurveda, Nursing) | Rs. 16,678 (includes Rs. 6,150 by Government under DBT) |
Selection Process
Selection under the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination — the ITI examination for trade apprentices and the Bachelor’s degree for graduate apprentices — with age-wise preference to the older candidate in case of identical marks. There is no written test or interview; tentative selection lists are to be displayed on 23/11/2026 for trade and 25/11/2026 for non-engineering streams, with joining on 27/11/2026 and 02/12/2026 respectively.
How to Apply
- Visit www.nlcindia.in and open Careers, then Trainees & Apprentices.
- Click the Apply Online link for Trade and Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices under Advt No. L&DC/04/2026 of the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
- Fill the form and upload scanned photograph, signature, Aadhaar, transfer certificate, mark sheets (SSLC, HSC, ITI or degree with semester sheets), community, disability or ex-servicemen certificates as applicable.
- Submit before 09/11/2026, 5:00 PM and keep a printout for joining formalities.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 21/10/2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration Closes | 09/11/2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection List (Trade / Non-Engg) | 23/11/2026 / 25/11/2026 |
| Joining (Trade / Non-Engg) | 27/11/2026 / 02/12/2026 |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| NLC Careers Page | https://www.nlcindia.in/newweb/careers.htm |
| NLC Official Website | https://www.nlcindia.in/ |
| Official Notification | Download |
FAQs
1. How many slots are there in the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1067: 700 ITI trade apprentice seats and 367 graduate non-engineering apprentice seats.
2. Who can apply?
Candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry with ITI in the relevant trade or a full-time degree in the listed disciplines.
3. What is the stipend?
Rs. 12,000 for ITI trades, Rs. 14,174 for most graduate streams and Rs. 16,678 for pharmacist and nursing streams.
4. Is there an application fee or exam?
No fee is mentioned in the advertisement and selection is purely on qualifying examination marks under the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
5. Which passing years are valid for graduates?
2022 to 2026 only, as per the eligibility conditions.
6. What is the last date to apply?
09 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM on the NLC India careers portal.
Conclusion
The NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 packs 1067 paid training slots across trades and graduate disciplines into one merit-based drive for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry candidates, with DBT-supported stipends and a clear November selection timeline. Apply on the NLC careers portal before 09 November 2026 with accurate mark sheet entries, since merit flows directly from your qualifying percentage. Follow gccjobinfo.com for selection lists and joining updates of the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026.