NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 1067 Positions
NLC India Limited has released Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026 for 1,067 apprenticeship slots under the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The recruitment covers ITI Trade Apprentices and Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices, giving candidates with different educational backgrounds distinct routes into training.
Candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply, subject to the qualification and eligibility conditions for their chosen trade or discipline. For applicants, the key administrative requirements are selecting the correct apprenticeship category, entering accurate academic details and completing the online form within the prescribed window.
NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility and Application Schedule
The apprenticeship runs for 12 months, with a monthly stipend ranging from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 16,678. The announced intake is divided between trade-based training for ITI candidates and non-engineering graduate apprenticeships.
Vacancy Distribution and Required Qualifications
The main vacancy distribution comprises 700 ITI Trade Apprentice slots and 367 Graduate Apprentice slots. Qualification requirements differ between these streams, and the graduate entries carry a specified passing-year condition.
| Apprenticeship category | Slots | Qualification requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 700 | ITI in the respective trade |
| Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) | 367 | B.Com, BBA, B.Sc. or BCA in the relevant discipline, passed during 2022–2026 |
The discipline information also lists 42 slots for Pharmacist and Nursing, requiring B.Pharm or B.Sc. Nursing, with passing years restricted to 2022–2026. Applicants considering these disciplines should match their qualification to the corresponding entry rather than rely only on the broader graduate category.
Application Dates, Selection Lists and Joining Schedule
The notification was released in October 2026, and the online application window has a fixed opening and closing time. After applications close, Trade and Non-Engineering candidates follow separate selection-list and joining schedules, so applicants need to track the dates for their own stream.
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online applications open | 21 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online applications close | 09 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Trade selected-candidate list | 23 November 2026 |
| Non-Engineering selected-candidate list | 25 November 2026 |
| Trade joining date | 27 November 2026 |
| Non-Engineering joining date | 02 December 2026 |
The Trade schedule leaves four days between publication of the selected-candidate list and joining, while the Non-Engineering schedule leaves seven days. Candidates should therefore prepare their supporting records during the application period rather than leave document preparation until the selection lists appear.
The closing time applies to submission of the online form, not merely the start of registration. Completing the academic entries and uploads early allows candidates time to review the application before submitting it.
Age Requirement and Previous Apprenticeship Restrictions
Eligibility depends on more than the educational qualification attached to a slot. Candidates must also meet the age requirement on the specified calculation date and satisfy the restriction concerning previous apprenticeship or internship participation.
- The minimum age is 18 years as of 31 October 2026.
- Age relaxation applies as per rules.
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship under NAPS/NATS or the PM Internship scheme are not eligible.
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Merit-Based Selection and Verification Stages
Selection is based purely on the percentage of marks obtained in ITI or graduation; there is no written examination or interview. The process proceeds from academic merit to document verification and then medical examination, making accurate qualification and marks entries particularly important.
- Merit list: Candidates are ranked using their ITI or graduation percentage, as applicable.
- Document verification: Supporting records are checked after the merit-list stage.
- Medical examination: Candidates proceed through the medical examination stage of selection.
Academic merit is therefore the basis for ranking, while document verification and medical examination remain separate parts of the selection process. Applicants should ensure that the educational information entered online matches their supporting mark sheets.
Online Application Process and Document Uploads
The application route is through NLC India Limited’s Careers section under Trainees & Apprentices. The application fee is nil for all categories, so no fee-payment step is applicable.
- Open the NLC India Careers — Trainees & Apprentices page.
- Select “Apply Online (Trade and Non Engineering Graduate Apprentice)” under Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026, or use the supplied online application portal.
- Fill in personal and educational details, then choose the relevant trade or discipline.
- Upload the photograph, signature, TC, Aadhaar, mark sheets and community certificate, where applicable.
- Review the entries, submit the form within the application window and take a printout.
The trade or discipline choice should correspond to the qualification entered in the form. Reviewing that match alongside the uploaded records before submission helps prevent inconsistencies between the application and the documents used at verification.