Government of India Enterprise NLC India invites online applications for Pharmacist posts

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a premier ‘NAVRATNA’ Public Sector Enterprise with an Annual Turnover (Consolidated) of INR. 15282.96 Crores (FY. 2024-25) is spreading its wings in the frontiers of Mining (Lignite & Coal), Thermal Power generation and Renewable energy. The Company is looking for Paramedical Staff on regular basis for NLCI Hospital at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu.

Post : Pharmacist Gr.B

Grade & Scale of Pay : W-5 (Rs.22000-3%-90000)
Grade : W-5 grade Rs.22000-3%-90000
CTC per annum (in INR. Approx.) # : 6.13 Lakhs
# In Addition to the CTC mentioned above, Unified Incentive Scheme (Annually), free Medical treatment for self & dependents and Group Insurance, as per rules will be provided. Eligible type of residential accommodation (unfurnished) will be provided at standard rent in Company Townships subject to availability.

No of posts : 15 (UR – 8; EWS – 1; OBC – 4; SC – 2)

Educational Qualification : i) Full time Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
ii) Should have registered with the Pharmacy Council of India/ State Pharmacy Council

Note:-
i. Candidates applying against the vacancies notified should have proficiency in the specified local / regional language i.e., Tamil. In support of local / regional language proficiency, candidates are required to produce SSLC / 10th Standard / Matriculation certificate as proof of having medium of study in local / regional language or having studied local / regional language as one of the subjects.
ii. Reservation for PwBD candidates is horizontal and in accordance with Government of India Directives
iii. Candidates who have passed the notified qualification only are eligible to apply.
iv. Qualifications which are regarded / classified as equivalent or having combination of branches other than the notified one will not be considered
v. All qualifications should have been acquired from Indian Universities / Institutes, recognized by appropriate statutory authority in India and should have been registered with applicable & appropriate statutory authority in India.

Age Limit
Upper Age Limit in years. (As on 01/02/2026) : UR/EWS-30, OBC-33, SC-35, ST-30*
i. Age Relaxation for OBC (Non-Creamy layer)/SC/ PwBD (Degree of Disability 40% & above)/Ex-Servicemen candidates will be as per Government of India guidelines and the same will be extended only if valid OBC (NCL) / SC / Disability / Discharge Certificates are uploaded at the time of registration of application.
ii. *Wherever there is no reservation for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST categories in a particular post, candidates belonging to OBC (NCL)/SC/ST categories applying against unreserved vacancies shall be considered under general standard of merit and no relaxation in age will be extended.
iii. Upper age limit is relaxable by 10 years for Persons with Bench Mark Disabilities as per Govt. of India guidelines. (in addition to relaxation entitled to OBC(NCL)/SC categories wherever applicable)
iv. Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) category candidates is as per extant Govt. of India guidelines.
v. Upper age limit indicated above does not apply to employees currently on the rolls of NLCIL or its Subsidiary companies /Joint ventures. However, they should have minimum 02 years of remaining service as on crucial date.
vi. However, in all the cases of relaxation, maximum age limit is 58 years as on crucial date.

CRUCIAL DATE : Crucial date for claim of SC/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS status for upper age limit, fee concession, reservation etc., where not specified otherwise, will be the first of the month in which the notification is issued (i.e. 01/02/2026).
PLACE OF POSTING : Selected candidates are liable to be initially posted at NLC India Hospital, Neyveli. However, they will be required to work in any Unit / Area / Place situated in India and abroad under the control of NLC India Limited or in any Joint Venture / Associate / Subsidiary company of NLC India Limited, to which they may be posted

Method of Selection
1. Selection will be based on Written Test for 100 marks.
Selection : Written Test
Areas covered in the syllabus : Objective type question to test the subject knowledge of the candidates
Marks : 100
2. Question Paper for Written Test will be in English language and will have 100 objective type questions carrying equal 01 mark each, with no negative marks for wrong answer. Duration of Written Test will be 120 minutes.
3. Minimum qualifying marks in Written Test will be 50% in respect of UR & EWS candidates and 40% in respect SC/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates, against the reserved vacancies. For PAP candidates eligible for bonus 20 marks, minimum qualifying marks of 50% or 40% as the case may be, will be arrived after adding bonus marks.
4. Project Affected Persons (PAPs of concerned NLCIL Project notified at para 11.0) will be allowed 20 bonus marks (limited to one beneficiary per award) in the overall marking system.
5. Final selection will be in the order of merit based on the overall total score of marks obtained in written test by the candidates (plus Bonus marks awarded in case of PAP candidates), ensuring due reservation for SC / OBC-NCL / EWS categories.
6. In case of tie at cut-off level, (i.e.) more than one candidate scoring same marks (out of 100) at cut-off level, such cases will be resolved by applying the following criteria, one after another, till the tie is resolved:"
Date of Birth of the candidates, senior most candidate(s) by age will be placed higher;
Alphabetical order of first name of the candidates.

MEDICAL FITNESS: -
Every provisionally selected candidate, prior to being appointed for the post, is required to undergo Pre-Employment Medical examination as per the prescribed health standards of NLCIL by the Company's Medical Officer and subject to being found Medically Fit, prescribed for the post

GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
2. All qualifications should have been acquired from Indian Universities / Institutes, recognized by appropriate statutory authority in India and should have been registered with applicable & appropriate statutory authority in India.
3. Candidates from State PSEs / Central PSEs / Government / Quasi Government, should produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification otherwise they will not be permitted to attend selection/joining.
4. Depending on the response and requirement, NLCIL reserves the right to raise / relax the eligibility conditions.
5. NLCIL reserves the right not to fill up any or all the posts notified at its discretion and vacancies may also be increased / decreased depending upon organizational requirements.
6. Candidates are informed that mere submission of application shall not give them any right to be called for selection.
7. SC/ST/PwBD candidates appearing for written test, to & fro travelling expenses to the extent of sleeper class rail fare by the shortest route shall be reimbursed, on production of proof of journey performed, along with reservation and the tatkal booking charges, if any. Reimbursement of travelling expenses shall be made only on production of ticket / proof for travel (Train ticket / Bus ticket) and NOC (in case of candidates from State PSEs / Central PSEs / Government / Quasi Government).
8. Candidates will be called for written test based on Self certified information along with copies of testimonials uploaded by them. They should produce the original documents, in support of their meeting eligibility conditions, at the time of document verification failing which such candidates will not be permitted to appear for further selection/joining and Travelling Allowance will not be reimbursed to them.
9. Candidates already removed / terminated / deserted their employment from NLCIL will not be considered.
10. Persons already resigned from NLCIL may also apply, subject to fulfilling the notified eligibility criteria.

11. A candidate who has availed Voluntary Retirement (VR) from CPSE/PSU/State PSU/Central Govt./State Govt. and having received ex-gratia payment as VR compensation can also apply provided that he/she is prepared to repay/return the VRS compensation to the PSU from where he/she has received such compensation to the extent required as laid down in the VR scheme/relieving letter and other Govt. rules as applicable at the time of VR. If such candidate who has got VR is selected by NLCIL the appointment order would be sent to such person only after getting clearance from the PSU concerned about the repayment of ex-gratia compensation. Further, all instructions/guidelines of Government of India issued in respect of VRS will also apply apart from the above.
12. NLCIL reserves the right to cancel/ restrict/enlarge/ modify /reopen /alter the recruitment process, if the need so arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason thereof.
13. If the SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/ EWS/Disability certificate has been issued in a language other than English/ Hindi, the candidates should submit a self-certified translated copy of the same either in English or Hindi.
14. Candidature of a registered applicant is liable to be rejected at any stage of recruitment process / Candidate’s employment will be terminated / cancelled after recruitment, on or after joining if;
a. any information / documents submitted by the candidate is found to be false or
b. suppressed relevant information or
c. if not found to be in conformity with eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
15. Candidates can write to help.recruitment@nlcindia.in for any queries/clarifications. Candidates are hereby advised not to contact telephone numbers of any other officials / divisions.

HOW TO APPLY?
1. Candidates should apply only through online mode in NLC India Limited website nlcindia.in.
2. Before registering / applying online, the candidates should ensure that they have mobile number and valid & active personal email ID and keep them active for the entire duration of selection as NLCIL will send all selection related communications only through SMS / email till the selection process is completed.
3. Candidates have to upload required scanned copies of documents / certificates in prescribed format to establish their eligibility, failing which the application is liable for rejection.
4. Candidates applying for more than one post should apply and submit separate Registration-cum-Application Form & receipt for fee along with the requisite enclosures for each post(s).
5. Candidates should submit single application only for any post. In case of multiple applications / registrations for any post, the last registered application shall only be considered.
6. Candidates should ensure that they have uploaded the required documents before submitting applications, for their benefit, after uploading a document, “View Document” option will be provided in the on-line portal to check.
7. After payment of required application Fee & uploading required documents / certificates candidates should submit their application through ONLINE, candidates should take a print out of registration-cum-application form and produce it along with self-attested copies of certificates / documents, at the time of Document / Certificate verification.
8. Scrutiny of applications for short listing of candidates for Selection will be solely based on documents / certificates uploaded by the candidates at the time of registration / submission of application through ONLINE.
9. No manual / paper applications will be entertained and candidates are advised not to send any hard copy to this office.
10. The Online application portal for registration, will be active from 10:00 hours on 09/02/2026 to 17:00 hours on 10/03/2026.

PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE :
1. Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable amount towards application fee and processing fee as indicated in the table below, through e-payment. (Using SBI Collect through online application)
UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) candidates : Rs. 486/- (Application Fees 250/- + Processing Fees ₹ 236/- [₹ 200/- plus ₹ 36/- (18% GST)])
SC /ST /PwBD & Ex-servicemen candidates : Rs. 236/- [Processing Fees ₹ 236/- [₹ 200/- plus ₹ 36/- (18% GST)]
2. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD & Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying application fee. However, they have to pay a non-refundable amount towards processing fee.
3. The application fee mentioned above does not include service charges or any other charges that bank may levy.
4. The amount paid towards application fee / processing fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
5. Detailed instructions for making online payment are available in login page of NLCIL Online Application Portal

IMPORTANT DATES
Closing of On-line registration of application - Date & Time : 10/03/2026 at 17.00 hrs
Last Date for On-line payment of Fees - Date & Time : 10/03/2026 at 23:45 hrs
Last date for On-line Submission of application for candidates who have already registered and paid Fees within time limit - Date & Time : 11/03/2026 at 17.00 Hrs