📋 Complete Notification Details
Good news for candidates with ITI qualifications! NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) has announced a recruitment drive for Trade Apprentices for the year 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for fresh tradesmen to gain industrial experience at a prestigious Government company under the Ministry of Steel.
Interested and eligible candidates can attend the Walk-in-Drive scheduled from 12-01-2026 to 15-01-2026 at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh. The total number of apprenticeship vacancies is 100 across four different trade categories.
NSL Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentices |
| No of Posts | 100 |
| Salary | Stipend as per DGT Guidelines |
| Qualification | ITI in relevant Trade (COPA, Welder, Fitter, Electrician) |
| Walkin Date | 12/01/2026 to 15/01/2026 |
| Official Website | nmdcsteel.nmdc.co.in |
Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name (Trade) | No. of Posts | Walk-in Drive Date |
|---|---|---|
| COPA | 40 | 12/01/2026 |
| Welder | 20 | 13/01/2026 |
| Mechanical (Fitter) | 20 | 14/01/2026 |
| Electrical (Electrician) | 20 | 15/01/2026 |
| Total | 100 | - |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for COPA
- Essential Qualification: (COPA) Trade Certificate, 1 year regular course.
Eligibility for Welder
- Essential Qualification: Welder – Trade Certificate, 1 year regular course.
Eligibility for Mechanical (Fitter)
- Essential Qualification: Fitter - Trade Certificate, 2 year regular course.
Eligibility for Electrical (Electrician)
- Essential Qualification: Electrician Trade Certificate, 2 year regular course.
General Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates who have already completed Apprenticeship Training under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 are not eligible.
- Candidates must register themselves at the apprenticeship portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before attending the drive.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a Screen Test / Trade Test.
- Selection is subject to satisfactory verification of documents.
- The selection of SC/ST/OBC will be as per Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and government quota.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 27 December 2025 |
| Walk-in Drive for COPA | 12 January 2026 |
| Walk-in Drive for Welder | 13 January 2026 |
| Walk-in Drive for Mechanical (Fitter) | 14 January 2026 |
| Walk-in Drive for Electrical (Electrician) | 15 January 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM (on the respective date) |
Important Links:
Apply Online / Registration: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to attend the walk-in for NMDC Steel Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The walk-in drive ends on 15 January 2026.
Q2. Is registration on the apprenticeship portal mandatory?
Ans. Yes, candidates must register at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before attending the walk-in.
Q3. What is the stipend for these apprentices?
Ans. The stipend will be paid as per DGT (Directorate General of Training) Guidelines.