NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1067 Posts, Apply by 9 Nov

By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 2 Nov 2026

NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is open under Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026. NLC India Limited (Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Coal) has invited applications for 1,067 apprenticeship training slots (700 ITI Trade + 367 Graduate Non-Engineering). Online applications close on 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Only candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply. Apply via the official website nlcindia.in → Careers → Trainees & Apprentices.

Key Facts

About NLC India Limited

NLC India Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal. It is known for lignite mining and power generation and was the first CPSE to cross 1 GW in solar and renewables. This is a 12-month apprenticeship training opportunity, not a permanent job.

Who Should Apply / Who Should Skip

• Apply if you have an ITI in a listed trade or a relevant Non-Engineering degree and you are from Tamil Nadu or Puducherry.
• Apply if you want practical training with a stipend and have not already done apprenticeship under NAPS/NATS or the PM Internship scheme.
• Skip if you are from any other state — only TN and Puducherry candidates are eligible.
• Skip if you expect a permanent job or a high CTC from day one. This is training with a fixed stipend.
• Skip if you already completed apprenticeship under the national schemes mentioned in the notice.

Dates and Fee

Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the short notice. Confirm on the official portal before submitting.

Available Positions

1. ITI Trade Apprentice — ₹12,000 per month [700 slots]

Eligibility

• ITI certificate in the relevant trade (Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder, Wireman, etc.).
• Minimum age 18 years as on 31 Oct 2026.
• Only Tamil Nadu and Puducherry candidates.

2. Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice — ₹14,174 or ₹16,678 per month [367 slots]

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, BBA, Computer Science/Application, Geology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.
• Minimum age 18 years as on 31 Oct 2026.
• Only Tamil Nadu and Puducherry candidates.

Trade-wise slot counts (examples): Fitter 125, Electrician 125, Welder 120, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) 110, Wireman 110, and others. Full list is in the official Advt L&DC/04/2026. Selection is purely on the basis of marks in the qualifying examination. No written exam or interview is mentioned.

Selection Stages

1. Merit list based on percentage of marks in ITI or Graduation.
2. Certificate verification.
3. Joining for 12-month training.

How to Apply

1. Go to nlcindia.in.
2. Open Careers → Trainees & Apprentices.
3. Find Advt No. L&DC/04/2026 and click Apply Online.
4. Fill the form and upload documents before 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
5. Download the confirmation.

FAQs

What is the last date for NLC India Apprentice 2026?
9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

How many slots are there?
1,067 (700 ITI Trade + 367 Graduate Non-Engineering).

Who can apply?
Only candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry with the required ITI or degree.

What is the stipend?
₹12,000 per month for ITI Trade Apprentices. ₹14,174 or ₹16,678 for Graduate Apprentices depending on the discipline.

Is there an exam?
No written exam or interview. Selection is based on marks in the qualifying examination.

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Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (nlcindia.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.