NLC India Limited has released a notification for the engagement of 575 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices for the year 2025-26 under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973. This recruitment is open to candidates who have completed their Degree or Diploma between 2021 and 2025 in disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, Mining, Chemical, Electronics, IT, Medical Lab Technology, Catering & Hotel Management, and Pharmacy. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NLC India website, followed by submission of hard copies within the prescribed dates.
NLC Recruitment 2025-26 Notification Out
- Organization Name: NLC India Limited
- Advertisement No: L&DC/04A/2025
- Post Name: Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices
- Total Vacancy: 575
- Qualification: Degree, Diploma
- Pay Scale: Rs. 12,524-15,028/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 19.12.2025
- Apply Last Date: 02.01.2026
- Official Website: www.nlcindia.in
NLC India Limited Recruitment Vacancy Details
Graduate Apprentice: 357 Posts
- Mechanical Engineering - 94
- Electrical Engineering - 93
- Civil Engineering - 34
- Instrumentation Engineering - 14
- Chemical Engineering - 09
- Mining Engineering - 49
- Computer Science Engineering - 49
- Electronics & Communication Engineering - 09
- Information Technology - 06
- Medical Lab Technology - 00
- Catering Technology & Hotel Management - 00
- Pharmacist - 00
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: 218 Posts
- Mechanical Engineering - 57
- Electrical Engineering - 66
- Civil Engineering - 15
- Instrumentation Engineering - 10
- Chemical Engineering - 00
- Mining Engineering - 32
- Computer Science Engineering - 13
- Electronics & Communication Engineering - 10
- Information Technology - 00
- Medical Lab Technology - 05
- Catering Technology & Hotel Management - 05
- Pharmacist - 05
Grand Total: 575 Posts
NLC Recruitment 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
(1) Graduate Apprentices -
Candidates must possess:
- A full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology from a Statutory University.
- A Degree granted by an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament.
- A Graduate examination of a recognized professional body equivalent to the above.
(2) Technician (Diploma) Apprentices -
Candidates must possess:
- A full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a State Council / Board of Technical Education.
- A Diploma awarded by a University.
- A Diploma recognized by the State or Central Government as equivalent.
NLC India Recruitment Stipend 2025
- Graduate Apprentice - Rs. 15,028/- (Rs. 4,500 paid by Govt. under DBT)
- Technician Apprentice - Rs. 12,524/- (Rs. 4,000 paid by Govt. under DBT)
NLC Recruitment 2025-26 Application Process
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the official website of NLC: www.nlcindia.in.
- Click on Careers.
- Select Trainees & Apprentices.
- Click on Apply Online under Advt. No. L&DC/04A/2025.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Take a printout of the application.
After successful submission, candidates must take a printout of the registered application, sign it, and send the hard copy along with self-attested copies of all required documents to the Office of the General Manager, Learning and Development Centre, NLC India Limited, Neyveli - 607 803.
NLC India Selection Process 2025-26
The selection process for NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 will be conducted entirely on a merit basis, based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree or diploma examination. No written test or interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, and the final selection will be made after successful verification of the documents.
NLC India Limited Recruitment Important Dates
- Start Date of Online Application: 19.12.2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 17.01.2026
- Last date for hard copy submission: 09.01.2026
- Certificate Verification List: 17.01.2026
- Date of Certificate Verification: 21.01.2026 to 23.01.2026
- Provisional Selection List: 04.02.2026
- Reporting / Joining of Candidates:
Graduate Apprentice: 10.02.2026
Technician Apprentice: 16.02.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
NLC Recruitment 2025-26 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?
- Answer: A total of 575 vacancies are announced, including 357 Graduate Apprentices and 218 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.
Q2. Who can apply for NLC Graduate Apprentice posts?
- Answer: Candidates who have completed a full-time Engineering/Technology Degree from a recognized university or institution between 2021 and 2025 can apply.
Q3. Last date to apply online?
- Answer: 17 January 2026.
