NLC India Limited, a “Navratna” Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, Neyveli, invites online applications from eligible candidates belonging to the following categories who have passed Trade (ITI), Non-Engineering Graduate, Engineering Graduate and Diploma courses for Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, in the designated subject fields for one year.
Notification for Engagement of Apprentices for the Year 2026–27 Under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1961
TRADE APPRENTICES
Pharmacist (Ayurveda)
Qualification : B.Pharm (Ayurveda)
Slots for wards of NLCIL Employees : 01
Slots for wards of NLCIL Contract Workmen : 01
Monthly Stipend Rs. : 15028/- (of which Rs 4500/- will be paid by Government under DBT scheme)
Duration of Training : 12 months
Pharmacist (Allopathy)
Qualification : B.Pharm (Allopathy)
Slots for wards of NLCIL Employees : 01
Slots for wards of NLCIL Contract Workmen : 01
Monthly Stipend Rs. : 15028/- (of which Rs 4500/- will be paid by Government under DBT scheme)
Duration of Training : 12 months
TECHNICIAN (Diploma) APPRENTICES
Pharmacist
Slots for wards of NLCIL Employees : 01
Slots for wards of NLCIL Contract Workmen : 01
Monthly Stipend Rs. : 12,524/- (of which Rs 4000/- will be paid by Government under DBT scheme)
Duration of Training : 12 months
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice : Regular full-time Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice : Regular full-time Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognised board, university, or equivalent institution
Other Eligibility Requirements :
1. Minimum age limit as per apprenticeship Act 1961 sec 3 (a) should have completed 18 years age.
2. Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 (applicable to Engineering, Non-Engineering and Technician candidates only).
3. Year of Passing is not applicable to ITI passed candidates.
4. Candidates should not have previously undergone or currently be undergoing apprenticeship training at NLC India Limited or elsewhere.
5. Candidates should not have one year or more of work experience.
6. Candidates should be a ward of an NLCIL employee (serving (spouse will also be considered), retired, or deceased) or a ward of NLCIL contract workman (INDCOSERVE, HOWSICOS, or AMC/BMC who are on the rolls only).
Reservation
1. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWBD candidates will be provided as per the Apprentices Act.
2. Candidates claiming reservation must submit the required certificates in the prescribed Government format.
3. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in the prescribed format, valid from 01-04-2026.
4. If the required certificate is not submitted, the candidate will be considered under the General category.
Important Instructions
1. Candidates will have to furnish certificate from the concerned University/Institute regarding the equivalent aggregate percentage of marks with reference to their CGPA/OGPA.
2. In case two or more candidates secure the same percentage of marks at the cut-off level, preference will be given to the older candidate based on the date of birth.
3. Completion of apprenticeship training at NLCIL does not entitle candidates to claim any right for temporary or permanent employment in NLC India Limited.
Method of Selection
Engineering & Non-Engineering Graduates and Technician Apprentices :
1. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the Bachelor's Degree/Diploma and awarded in the final qualifying examination shall be calculated based on the procedure followed by the University/Institution from where the candidate has obtained the Degree/Diploma.
2. In case the candidate is awarded Grades/CGPA instead of marks, the percentage of marks shall be calculated based on the conversion procedure followed by the University/Institution from where the candidate has obtained the Bachelor's Degree/Diploma.
3. In the absence of any established scheme in the University/Institution for the calculation of percentage of marks, the following principles shall be followed: a) In case the candidate is awarded Grades/CGPA, the equivalent percentage of marks shall be calculated by multiplying the Grade/CGPA by a factor of 10. b) In case the candidate is awarded marks semester-wise, the equivalent percentage of marks shall be calculated by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained in all semesters from the second year to the final year, considering the semester-wise average. c)In case the candidate is awarded marks year-wise, the equivalent percentage of marks shall be calculated by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained in all years from the second year to the final year, considering the year-wise average.
For Non-Engineering Graduates follow the steps mentioned from 1 to 3(a) above. then d) In case the candidate is awarded marks semester-wise, the equivalent percentage of marks shall be calculated by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained in all semesters from the first year to the final year, considering the semester-wise average. e) In case the candidate is awarded marks year-wise, the equivalent percentage of marks shall be calculated by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained in all years from the first year to the final year, considering the year-wise average.
IMPORTANT DATES
Opening of Online Registration of Applications : 29-07-2026, 10:00 AM
Closing of Online Registration of Applications : 11-08-2026, 5:00 PM
Tentative Date of Display of Selected candidates : 24.08.2026
Tentative Date of Joining of Candidates : 26.08.2026
(Advt.No.L&DC/03/2026)
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