📋 Complete Notification Details
Apprentice (Trade, Graduate, Technician)
NLC India Limited has released a notification for the recruitment of 1,235 Apprentices for Trade (ITI), Graduate, and Technician (Diploma) categories for the year 2026-27. Eligible candidates can apply online.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | NLC India Limited (NLCIL) |
| Post Names | Trade Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1,235 |
| Advertisement Nos. | L&DC/02/2026 & L&DC/03/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 29th July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date | 11th August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship (12 Months) |
| Official Website | nlcindia.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:1235
Category-wise Vacancy Summary
Advertisement No. L&DC/02/2026 (For Project Affected Persons - PAPs)
| Apprentice Category | Qualification | Vacancies | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice | ITI in relevant trade | 352 | ₹12,000 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice | B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BBA, etc. | 221 | ₹12,524 / ₹15,028* |
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice | B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline | 214 | ₹15,028 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in relevant discipline | 88 | ₹12,524 |
| Total (PAP Category) | 875 |
* Higher stipend for Nursing and Pharmacist graduates.
Advertisement No. L&DC/03/2026 (For Employees & Contract Workmen Wards)
| Apprentice Category | Qualification | Vacancies | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice | ITI in relevant trade | 144 | ₹12,000 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice | B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BBA, etc. | 92 | ₹12,524 / ₹15,028* |
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice | B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline | 88 | ₹15,028 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in relevant discipline | 36 | ₹12,524 |
| Total (Employee/Workmen Category) | 360 |
Educational Qualification & Experience:ITI, Diploma, B.E./B.Tech, or relevant Bachelor's Degree. Graduate/Diploma candidates must have passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Candidates should not have prior or current apprenticeship experience.
Skills:As per the respective trade/discipline.
Age Limit:Minimum 18 years as per the Apprentices Act.
Stipend (per month): Ranges from ₹12,000 to ₹15,028 depending on the category. Training duration is 12 months.
Selection Procedure: Merit-based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination. In case of a tie, preference will be given to the older candidate based on date of birth.
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Candidates who wish to apply for the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must follow the online application process below.
- Visit Official Website: Go to https://www.nlcindia.in and navigate to the Careers section.
- Select Advertisement: Go to "Trainees & Apprentices" and select the applicable Advertisement No. (L&DC/02/2026 or L&DC/03/2026).
- Register & Apply: Click on the "Apply Online" link for the relevant apprentice category. Fill in all personal, educational, and contact details correctly.
- Upload Documents: Upload a recent photograph, signature, and scanned copies of all required certificates (educational, category, eligibility documents).
- Submit Application: Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Save/Print: After submitting, take a printout or save a copy of the online application form for future reference.
Important: The application must be submitted on or before 11th August 2026 (5:00 PM). PAP category candidates must obtain their PAP certificate from the Land Department by 7th August 2026.
📅 Important Dates
Application Start Date: 29th July 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for PAP Document Submission: 7th August 2026
Application Last Date: 11th August 2026 (5:00 PM)
Tentative Display of Selected Candidates: 24th August 2026
Tentative Joining Date: 26th August 2026
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification from NLC India Website
Official Website: https://www.nlcindia.in
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Eligibility Group: Identify which advertisement (PAP or Employee/Workmen Wards) applies to you.
- Year of Passing: Graduate/Diploma candidates must have passed in 2022-2026. ITI candidates have no year restriction.
- No Prior Apprenticeship: Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship are not eligible.
- Document Upload: Ensure all required documents, especially category-specific eligibility proofs, are uploaded.
- PAP Certificate: PAP candidates must obtain and upload the PAP certificate by 7th August 2026.
- No Fee: There is no application fee.
- Merit Selection: Selection is purely merit-based on qualifying exam marks.
- No Claim to Employment: Completion of apprenticeship does not confer any right to employment with NLCIL.