NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1,067 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has opened applications for 1,067 apprenticeship training slots at NLC India Limited. According to the published information, the drive covers 700 ITI Trade Apprentice slots and 367 Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice slots at Neyveli and the Regional Office in Chennai, and candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply online through the official website.

The online application window runs from 21 October 2026 to 9 November 2026, and selection will be based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification. Candidates looking for other apprenticeship openings can also check the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026, while bank apprenticeship drives such as the Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 follow a similar training model. Applicants should read the official notification carefully and verify every detail on the official site before submitting the form.

NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

NLC India has announced 1,067 apprenticeship training slots in two categories. The ITI Trade Apprentice category carries 700 slots, and the Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice category carries 367 slots.

ITI Trade Apprentice – 700 Slots

Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice – 367 Slots

Eligibility Criteria

For ITI Trade Apprentice slots, candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institute. For Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice slots, candidates must hold a regular full-time Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university, and must have passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.

Candidates must not have previously undergone, or currently be undergoing, NAPS/NATS apprenticeship training or the PM internship scheme. Only candidates hailing from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are eligible for this drive.

Age Limit

Candidates must have completed 18 years of age on or before 31 October 2026. Age relaxation, if any, will apply as per the rules given in the official notification, so candidates should check the notification for their category.

Application Fee

The published summary does not specify an application fee for this drive. Candidates should check the official notification on the NLC India website for the fee details applicable to their category before submitting the form.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and other prescribed checks. There is no mention of a written examination in the published summary, so the merit list prepared from qualifying marks will decide the selection, and candidates should keep their certificates ready for verification.

Salary / Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the 12-month training period. ITI Trade Apprentices will receive Rs. 12,000 per month. Graduate Apprentices will receive Rs. 14,174 per month, while Pharmacist and Nursing apprentices will receive Rs. 16,678 per month, inclusive of the government DBT component where applicable. This is an apprenticeship training programme, and completing it does not by itself give a right to permanent employment in the company.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NLC India website at nlcindia.in and open the apprenticeship recruitment section.
2. Read Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026 carefully, including the trade-wise and discipline-wise eligibility conditions.
3. Complete the online registration with correct personal, education and contact details.
4. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and check every entry before final submission.
5. Submit the application before 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM, and keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep their ITI or degree certificates and mark sheets, proof of date of birth, domicile proof for Tamil Nadu or Puducherry, a recent photograph and signature, and a valid email ID and mobile number ready before starting the application. Applicants in other apprenticeship schemes may also want to compare the UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 to understand how stipend and training terms differ across organisations.

Important Links

• Official Website – NLC India
• Apply Online – NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
• Download Notification / Advertisement – NLC India

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Disclaimer: This article is based on the published information available at the time of writing. Candidates must verify all details, including eligibility, dates and the application process, from the official NLC India notification before applying. The author is not responsible for any change made by the recruiting body after publication.