NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), a Government of India company under the Ministry of Steel, has published a Walk-in Drive for engagement of 100 Trade Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 for its 3.0 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh. The recruitment is aimed at providing skill-based apprenticeship training to ITI-qualified candidates in various trades such as COPA, Welder, Fitter, and Electrician. Eligible candidates who have not previously undergone apprenticeship training can attend the walk-in drive on the specified dates after registering on the Apprenticeship India portal.
NMDC Steel Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Organization Name: NMDC Steel Limited
- Advertisement No.: NSL/HR/HRD/ Apprenticeship Training/2025/12/ 26
- Post Name: Trade Apprentice
- Total Vacancy: 100
- walk-in Date: 12.01.2026 to 15.01.2026
- Official Website: nmdcsteel.nmdc.co.in
NMDC Steel Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 100 Trade Apprentice vacancies are available in the following trades:
- COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) - 40 Posts
- Welder - 20 Posts
- Fitter (Mechanical) - 20 Posts
- Electrician (Electrical) - 20 Posts
NSL Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
(1) COPA
- Qualification: (COPA) Trade Certificate, 1 year regular course.
(2) Welder
- Qualification: Welder - Trade Certificate, 1 year regular course.
(3) Mechanical
- Qualification: Fitter - Trade Certificate. 2 year regular course
(4) Electrical
- Qualification: Electrician Trade Certificate. 2 year regular course
NMDC Steel Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Interested candidates must first register on the Apprenticeship India portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before attending the walk-in drive. Candidates must reach the venue by 9:00 AM on the scheduled date with a filled resume and self-attested copies of documents including date of birth proof, address proof, caste certificate, and ITI certificates.
NMDC Steel Limited Selection Process 2026
Selection will be done through a screening / trade test. For the COPA trade, candidates must also appear for a typing test. Shortlisted candidates must clear a medical fitness test before joining. Reservation for SC, ST, and OBC candidates will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
NMDC Steel Limited 2026 Walk-in Drive Schedule
Walk-in Date:
- COPA - 12.01.2026
- Welder - 13.01.2026
- Fitter - 14.01.2026
- Electrician - 15.01.2026
Walk-in Venue:
- HRD Centre, NMDC Steel Limited, Studio Apartment, Chokawada, Nagarnar, District Bastar, Chhattisgarh - 494001
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
NMDC Steel Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is this NMDC Steel Limited recruitment about?
- Answer: This recruitment is for Trade Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 at NMDC Steel Limited’s Nagarnar Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
- Answer: There are around 100 apprenticeship vacancies across different trades.
Q3. Which trades are available?
- Answer: The trades include COPA, Welder, Fitter (Mechanical), and Electrician (Electrical).
Q4. Is there any application fee?
- Answer: No. There is no application or registration fee.
