Apprenticeship Training for Wards of NLCIL Employees & Contract Workmen

📋 Job Description

- Engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1961 for the year 2026–27.
- Training slots available for wards and spouses of in-service NLCIL employees, retired/deceased employees, and wards of NLCIL contract workmen.
- One-year apprenticeship training in designated trades, engineering, non-engineering, and diploma disciplines.
- Monthly stipend ranging from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,028, with government contributions under DBT scheme for select categories.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Candidates must be wards or spouses of in-service NLCIL employees, retired/deceased employees, or wards of NLCIL contract workmen (Indcoserve, Howsicos, AMC, BMC).
- Minimum age: 18 years as per Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Trade Apprentices: Pass in ITI in relevant trade from a recognized institute under Craftsman Training Scheme.
- Engineering Graduate Apprentices: Full-time Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university.
- Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices: Full-time Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Full-time Diploma in relevant engineering/technology discipline from a recognized board/university.
- Qualifying examination passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 (not applicable for ITI candidates).
- No prior apprenticeship training at NLCIL or elsewhere.
- No work experience of one year or more.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection for Trade Apprentices based on percentage of marks in qualifying ITI examination.
- Selection for Engineering, Non-Engineering, and Technician Apprentices based on percentage of marks in final qualifying examination.
- For candidates awarded CGPA/grades, percentage calculated as per university/institution conversion procedure.
- In absence of university conversion scheme, CGPA multiplied by 10 to derive percentage.
- Preference given to older candidates in case of equal marks.

📊 Key Information

Organization	NLC India Limited
Location / State	Tamil Nadu
Job Location	Neyveli, Tamil Nadu (and other NLCIL locations as applicable)
Category Eligibility	General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD (as per Apprentices Act)
Experience Required	No prior work experience allowed.
Application Start	29 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	11 August 2026

📊 NLCIL Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Trade Apprentices (Fitter, Turner, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Electrician, Wireman, Mechanic Diesel, Stenographer, Welder, COPA, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic)	72
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices (Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacist (Allopathy/Ayurveda), Nursing)	46
Engineering Graduate Apprentices (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation, Chemical, Mining, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology)	44
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation, Mining, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Pharmacist)	18
Total	180

📁 Required Documents

- Recent passport-size color photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm).
- Transfer Certificate (TC).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Educational documents (SSLC, HSC, ITI certificates, provisional/degree/diploma certificates, mark sheets).
- Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if claiming reservation.
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Additional documents for wards/spouses of NLCIL employees (Employee ID Card, Medical Identity Book, Applicant's Medical Treatment Book).
- Additional documents for wards of retired/deceased NLCIL employees (Retired Employee ID Card, Removal from Roll Copy, Death Certificate).
- Additional documents for wards of NLCIL contract workmen (Form-1/Form-2 signed by authorities).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Trade Apprentices: 72 slots (36 for wards of NLCIL employees, 36 for wards of NLCIL contract workmen).
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices: 46 slots (23 for wards of NLCIL employees, 23 for wards of NLCIL contract workmen).
Engineering Graduate Apprentices: 44 slots (22 for wards of NLCIL employees, 22 for wards of NLCIL contract workmen).
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: 18 slots (9 for wards of NLCIL employees, 9 for wards of NLCIL contract workmen).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who is eligible to apply for the NLCIL Apprenticeship Training Program?

A. Eligible candidates include wards and spouses of in-service NLC India Limited (NLCIL) employees, wards of retired and deceased NLCIL employees, and wards of NLCIL contract workmen engaged through Indcoserve, Howsicos, AMC, and BMC. Candidates must also meet the educational qualifications for the respective apprenticeship categories.

Q. What are the minimum educational qualifications required for the Trade (ITI) Apprentice category?

A. Candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from a recognized institute under the Craftsman Training Scheme.

Q. How is the stipend calculated for Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices?

A. The monthly stipend for Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices is Rs. 12,524, of which Rs. 4,500 is paid by the government under the DBT scheme. The stipend varies slightly for Pharmacist (Allopathy) candidates at Rs. 15,028, with Rs. 4,500 paid by the government.

Q. What is the selection process for Engineering Graduate Apprentices?

A. Selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline. If grades or CGPA are awarded, the equivalent percentage is calculated using the conversion procedure followed by the university or institution.

Q. What documents are required for wards of in-service NLCIL employees applying for the apprenticeship?

A. Required documents include the employee ID card, employee medical identity book (first and third pages), and the applicant's medical treatment book (first page). All three documents must be merged and uploaded as a single PDF file.