NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Details

• Position: Apprenticeship Training (ITI Trade Apprentices & Graduate (Non‑Engineering) Apprentices)
• Total Slots: 1,067 (700 ITI Trade Apprentices, 367 Graduate (Non‑Engineering) Apprentices)
• Locations: Neyveli and Regional Office, Chennai
• Application Period: 21 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 5:00 PM
• Advertisement No.: L&DC/04/2026

Eligibility

Category	Qualification	Age	State	Notes
ITI Trade Apprentice	Passed ITI in relevant trade (recognized institute)	≥18 years (on or before 31 Oct 2026)	Tamil Nadu or Puducherry	No passing‑year restriction
Graduate (Non‑Engineering) Apprentice	Regular full‑time Bachelor’s degree (UGC‑approved) in Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Nursing	≥18 years (on or before 31 Oct 2026)	Tamil Nadu or Puducherry	Must have passed qualifying exam in 2022‑2026

Reservation: Candidates claiming reservation must provide valid certificates in the prescribed government format.

Ineligible

• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing NAPS/NATS apprenticeship or PM internship training at NLC India Limited or elsewhere.

Stipend

• Monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 16,678 depending on trade/discipline.
• For Graduate Apprentices, Rs. 6,150 is payable by the Government via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Stipend is paid throughout the 12‑month apprenticeship period.

Selection & Joining

• Selection list publication and joining dates are tentative; candidates should check the official NLC India website for updates.

Application

• Apply online through the NLC India portal.
• Follow the document‑upload instructions as per the official notification.

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For detailed vacancy tables, trade‑wise vacancies, stipend details, and document‑upload instructions, refer to the official NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.