NLC India Apprenticeship 2026 at Neyveli: 1,235 Training Slots Under PAP and Employees’ Ward Quota
NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Government of India enterprise, has released two apprenticeship notifications for its Neyveli operations in Tamil Nadu — Advt. No. L&DC/02/2026 for 875 slots under the Project Affected Persons quota, and Advt. No. L&DC/03/2026 for 360 slots for employees’ children. Together that is 1,235 apprentice training slots with a monthly stipend of ₹12,000 to ₹15,028. Please read the eligibility carefully before you get your hopes up — these are restricted-quota notifications, not open recruitment.
Only wards of NLCIL Project Affected Persons and wards or spouses of NLCIL employees and contract workmen can apply. If you do not fall in either group, you are unfortunately not eligible this time — but keep checking PSU jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in for open notifications. Applications opened on 29 July 2026 and close on 11 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. Below we explain both quotas, trade-wise slots, stipend and the full application process.
Key Highlights — NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
NLC India Limited is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, running lignite mines and thermal power stations at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. Because NLCIL acquired large tracts of land for its mines and plants, it reserves apprenticeship opportunities for families affected by that acquisition and for its own workforce’s children. Training runs for 12 months under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and covers ITI, diploma and degree holders alike, including ITI trade job seekers.
- Post Names: Trade (ITI) Apprentice, Engineering Graduate Apprentice, Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 1,235 slots (PAP quota 875 + Employees’ Children quota 360)
- Monthly Stipend: ₹12,000 to ₹15,028 depending on category
- Training Period: 12 months
- Job Location: Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
- Application Start Date: 29 July 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 11 August 2026 (5:00 PM)
Who Can Apply? NLC Apprentice 2026 Quota Eligibility
This is the most important section of this article. There are two separate notifications, each with its own strict eligibility rule.
Advt. No. L&DC/02/2026 — Project Affected Persons (PAP) Quota, 875 Slots
Only eligible wards of NLCIL Project Affected Persons may apply — that is, families whose house or land was acquired by NLCIL after 1 July 1989. A valid PAP certificate issued by the Land Department is compulsory. Note the extra deadline here: documents for obtaining the PAP certificate must be submitted at the Land Department by 7 August 2026, well before the application closes.
Advt. No. L&DC/03/2026 — Employees’ Children Quota, 360 Slots
This quota is open to wards and spouses of in-service NLCIL employees, wards of retired or deceased NLCIL employees, and wards of on-roll NLCIL contract workmen engaged through Indcoserve, Howsicos, AMC and BMC. The 360 slots are split exactly 50:50 — 180 for wards of NLCIL employees and 180 for wards of contract workmen.
NLC Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Breakdown
| Apprentice Category | PAP Quota | Employees’ Children |
|---|---|---|
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice | 352 | 144 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate | 221 | 92 |
| Engineering Graduate | 214 | 88 |
| Technician (Diploma) | 88 | 36 |
Trade (ITI) Apprentice — trade-wise slots
| Trade | PAP Quota | Employees’ Children |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 63 | 26 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 63 | 2 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 60 | 22 |
| Electrician | 55 | 26 |
| Stenographer | 55 | 4 |
| Turner | 23 | 10 |
| COPA | 15 | 6 |
| Welder | 10 | 24 |
| Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 5 | 2 |
| Wireman | 3 | 22 |
Engineering Graduate Apprentice — discipline-wise slots
| Discipline | PAP Quota | Employees’ Children |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 45 | 18 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 45 | 18 |
| Computer Science | 38 | 16 |
| Mining | 25 | 10 |
| Civil | 15 | 6 |
| Electronics & Communication | 15 | 6 |
| Information Technology | 13 | 6 |
| Chemical | 10 | 4 |
| Instrumentation | 8 | 4 |
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice — discipline-wise slots
| Discipline | PAP Quota | Employees’ Children |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 50 | 20 |
| Computer Science | 50 | 20 |
| Business Administration | 38 | 16 |
| Computer Application | 30 | 12 |
| Nursing | 20 | 8 |
| Chemistry | 14 | 6 |
| Geology | 8 | 4 |
| Microbiology | 5 | 2 |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy) | 5 | 2 |
| Pharmacist (Ayurveda) | 1 | 2 |
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice — discipline-wise slots
| Discipline | PAP Quota | Employees’ Children |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 25 | 10 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 25 | 10 |
| Mining | 15 | 6 |
| Civil | 5 | 2 |
| Instrumentation | 5 | 2 |
| Computer Science | 5 | 2 |
| Electronics & Communication | 5 | 2 |
| Pharmacist | 3 | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Beyond the quota rules explained above, you must also meet the educational qualification for your apprentice category.
Educational Qualification
- Trade (ITI) Apprentice: a pass in ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institute under the Craftsman Training Scheme
- Engineering Graduate Apprentice: a regular full-time Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution
- Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice: a regular full-time Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: a regular full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognised board, university or equivalent institution
Candidates from science, commerce and computer streams should also look at computer and IT government jobs for related openings.
Age Limit
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | Not specified in the notification |
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Neither notification prescribes an upper age limit — only a minimum of 18 years. There is also no category-wise UR, OBC, SC, ST or EWS breakup given, since slots are allotted under the PAP and employees’ ward quotas.
What is the Stipend and Salary for NLC Apprentice 2026?
Both notifications print identical stipend figures. Part of the stipend comes directly from the Government under the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) scheme, so keep your Aadhaar linked to your bank account.
- Trade (ITI) Apprentice: ₹12,000 per month
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: ₹12,524 per month (of which ₹4,000 is paid by the Government under DBT)
- Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,524 per month (of which ₹4,500 is paid under DBT)
- Non-Engineering Graduate — Nursing and both Pharmacist disciplines: ₹15,028 per month (of which ₹4,500 is paid under DBT)
- Engineering Graduate Apprentice: ₹15,028 per month (of which ₹4,500 is paid under DBT)
Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,000 to ₹15,028 for the full 12-month training period.
Do keep in mind that apprenticeship is training, not permanent employment, and completing it does not create a right to a job at NLCIL. What it does give you is a year of paid experience at a Navratna PSU plus a recognised apprenticeship certificate.
What is the Selection Process for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There is no written examination and no interview in either notification. Selection is made purely on merit based on the marks obtained in your qualifying examination — your ITI, diploma or degree marks.
Stage 1: Online Application and Merit List
Applications are ranked on qualifying examination marks within each trade or discipline and within each quota.
Stage 2: Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must produce their proof documents. For the PAP quota this means the PAP certificate from the Land Department. For the Employees’ Children quota this means documents such as the Employee ID, Medical Book, Death Certificate, Form-1 or Form-2 as applicable to your relationship with the employee.
Stage 3: Result and Joining
The result is scheduled for 24 August 2026 and joining for 26 August 2026 — a very quick turnaround, so keep your documents ready in advance. You can follow similar updates on our results page.
How to Apply Online for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only, and each quota has its own application link. Keep your ITI, diploma or degree mark sheets, quota proof documents, photo and bank details ready before you start.
- Confirm first which quota you belong to — PAP or Employees’ Children — because each has a separate notification and link
- If you are applying under the PAP quota, submit your documents at the Land Department by 7 August 2026 to obtain your PAP certificate
- Visit the NLC apprentice application portal (direct link in Essential Links below)
- Register with your personal details and create your login
- Select your apprentice category — Trade (ITI), Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate or Technician (Diploma) — and your trade or discipline
- Enter your qualifying examination marks accurately, since the entire merit list is built on this figure
- Upload your qualification certificates and your quota proof documents
- Submit the application before 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM and save a copy for your records
NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 29 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| PAP Certificate Document Submission (PAP quota only) | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Result Declaration | 24 August 2026 |
| Joining Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Training Period | 12 months |
NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No fee mentioned in the notification |
Neither notification mentions any application fee or payment mode, so you should not pay money to anyone for this application.
Essential Links — NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download PAP Quota Notification PDF (Advt. L&DC/02/2026)
- Download Employees’ Children Quota Notification PDF (Advt. L&DC/03/2026)
- Apply Online for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit NLC India Limited Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you or your family qualify under the PAP or employees’ ward quota, this is a genuinely valuable opening — over twelve hundred paid training slots at a Navratna PSU, with no exam and no fee. The window is short, so complete your certificate work first and apply well before 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU and apprenticeship notifications.