NLC India Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26
Organisation: Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC India Ltd) — a Navratna PSU under the Government of India.
Scheme: Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act.
Post Names:
Graduate Apprentice (for Engineering/Non-Engineering graduates)
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (for diploma holders)
Important Dates (Latest 2025–26 Drive)
Notification / Advt. No: L&DC/04A/2025 (Graduate & Technician Apprentices)
Online Application Start: 19 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 02 Jan 2026
Hard Copy Submission: As per notification, after online submission (download/print).
Vacancy Details (Approx
Total Apprenticeship Vacancies: 575 posts including both Graduate and Technician Apprentices.
Break-up (approx based on reports):
Graduate Apprentices: ~357 vacancies
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: ~218 vacancies
(Actual numbers will be in the official PDF.)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
B.E. / B.Tech or other relevant graduation (e.g., B.Sc/B.Com/BBA where applicable) from a recognised University/Institute.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline from a recognised Board/Institution.
Candidates must have passed their qualifying exam in recent years (generally 2020–2025) as per Apprenticeship rules.
Age Limit
Minimum: 18 years
Upper age: As per Apprenticeship Act guidelines (specific limit varies by category and is in the official notification).
Stipend
Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend under the Apprenticeship norms — typically:
Graduate Apprentice: Around ₹15,028 /- per month
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Around ₹12,524 /- per month
(Exact stipend rates as per NLC norms and notification.)
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualification marks / merit.
Verification of documents & certificates.
Final selection as per NLCIL’s apprenticeship rules.
How to Apply
Visit the official NLC India website: www.nlcindia.in
Go to CAREERS → Trainees & Apprentices section.
Find the Graduate & Technician Apprentices – Advt. No. L&DC/04A/2025.
Fill the online application with accurate details.
Submit & take a printout of the registration form.
Send self-attested copies of certificates along with the printed form to the address mentioned in the notification (if required).
Key Highlights
Graduate & Technician Apprentices opportunity with 575 vacancies across disciplines.
Online application window: 19 Dec 2025 – 02 Jan 2026.
Provides hands-on industry training in a major PSU (NLC India Ltd).
Good stipends under Apprenticeship Act norms.