NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 1,067 ITI and Graduate Posts, Apply Online by 9 November

Last Updated: 26 October 2026
Short Information

NLC India Limited has opened apprenticeship training recruitment. Under Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026, a total of 1,067 training slots will be filled for ITI Trade Apprentice and Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice. Online applications opened on 21 October 2026 and close on 9 November 2026 at 5 PM. The 12-month training will be at Neyveli and the Regional Office, Chennai, and only candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply.

NLC India Limited (NLC India)
NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
1,067 Posts — Last Date 9 November
Important Dates
Online application starts 21 October 2026, 10 AM
Last date to apply 9 November 2026, 5 PM
Trade Apprentice selection list (tentative) 23 November 2026
Graduate Apprentice selection list (tentative) 25 November 2026
Application Fee
All categories Check official notification
Monthly stipend Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 16,678
Training duration 12 months
Selection Merit based on qualifying exam marks
Age Limit: Minimum age is 18 years — candidates must be born on or before 31 October 2008. No maximum age is fixed in the notification, so check the official notification before applying.
Vacancy Details
Category Posts Total
ITI Trade Apprentice Fitter, Turner, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Electrician, Wireman, Mechanic (Diesel), Stenographer, Welder, COPA, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 700
Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, Micro Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nursing 367
Total 1,067
Eligibility: ITI posts need an ITI pass in the relevant trade. Graduate posts need a regular full-time bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline, and graduate candidates must have passed in 2022 to 2026 only. This is apprenticeship training, not a right to permanent employment. Candidates who have already done or are doing NAPS/NATS apprenticeship or PM internship training are not eligible.
How to Apply
  1. Open the apprenticeship application link on the official NLC India website, nlcindia.in.
  2. Choose your category (ITI or Graduate) and trade or subject.
  3. Fill the form carefully and upload the required documents.
  4. Submit before 9 November 2026, 5 PM, and keep a copy of the form.
Important Links
Official Website nlcindia.in

This is a private information portal, not a government website — read the official notification before applying.

FAQ

How many posts are there in NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
1,067 posts — 700 ITI Trade Apprentice and 367 Graduate Apprentice.

What is the last date to apply?
9 November 2026, 5 PM.

Who can apply?
Only candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

What is the stipend?
Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 16,678 per month.

How will selection be done?
Through a merit list based on qualifying exam marks.