NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 575 Graduate and Technician Posts

NLC India Limited (NLC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Graduate and Technician Apprentices for the year 2025-26 under NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 on its official website. The application process for 575 vacancies has already started at www.nlcindia.in. Eligible candidates can apply for the recruitment before 2nd January 2026 (Online) and must submit the hard copy application by 9th January 2026.

NLC Apprentice Notification 2026 Out

The detailed NLC Apprentice Notification 2026 has been released, providing the recruitment details for Graduate and Technician Apprentices. Candidates can also download the official notification from the attached link below to check details such as age limit, educational qualification, selection process, examination scheme, and other important information, or scroll down to read the full article below.

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NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Summary

The applications are invited from eligible candidates to apply for NLC Recruitment 2025-26 who have completed Graduation or Diploma in the prescribed disciplines and passed during the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025. Selected candidates will undergo one year of Apprenticeship Training in their subjects they applied for.

NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Important Dates

The important dates for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2025 have been announced along with the official notification. The online application is ongoing, and candidates can submit their online applications till 2nd January 2026. After completing online registration, applicants must submit a hard copy of the registered application on or before 9th January 2026.

NLC Apprentice Vacancy 2026

NLC India Limited (NLC) has released a total of 575 vacancies for various disciplines, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Catering Technology & Hotel Management, and other posts. Check post wise vacancies below in the table below.

NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The educational qualifications for the NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must be fulfilled by all candidates applying for the posts. Candidates must fill in the correct details in the application form, as any incorrect or false information may lead to rejection.

Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice

• Full time Degree in Engineering or Technology in a relevant discipline from:

1. A Statutory University, or
2. An Institution authorized by an Act of Parliament, or
3. A recognized Professional Body approved by the State/Central Government.

Technician (Diploma) Apprentice

• Full time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in a relevant discipline from a State Council/Board of Technical Education, or a University, or an Institution recognized by the State/Central Government.

Candidates must belong to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, or the Union Territory of Puducherry. The qualifying Degree/Diploma must be passed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Age Limit: As per Apprenticeship Rules.

NLC Apprentice Application Form 2026

The registration for the NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is currently live at the official website of NLC India Limited (NLC), www.nlcindia.in. The online registration will close on 2nd January 2026 at 5 pm. Candidates who have completed the online application must submit a hard copy of their registered application by 9th January 2026 at 5 pm.

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Steps to Apply for the NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices Recruitment 2025.

• Visit the Official Website: Go to www.nlcindia.in.
• Open the Careers Page, click on the Careers link then select tab: Click on Trainees & Apprentices.
• Click the Graduate & Technician Apprentices Application link under Advt. No. L&DC/04A/2025.
• Fill in the online application form carefully.
• Take a printout of the submitted online application.

Send Hard Copy: Sign the registration form and submit directly or by post to:

The General Manager,
Learning and Development Centre,
Block-20, NLC India Limited,
Neyveli – 607 803
Last Date: 9th January 2026 by 5 pm.

Attach Self-Attested Documents:

• Signed printout of the online application
• Degree/Provisional Certificate (with Xerox)
• Consolidated/Semester-wise Mark Sheets
• University/Institute percentage calculation copy
• SSLC & HSC Mark Sheets
• Transfer Certificate
• Community Certificate (if SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
• Ration Card / Voter ID Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Disability proof (if applicable)
• Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable)
• Format showing the method of calculation of percentage (for Engineering Graduate/Diploma)

NLC Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The selection for Graduate and Technician Apprentices will be based on the percentage of marks scored in the Degree/Diploma.

Calculation of Percentage of Marks:

• If the university/institute follows a specific method, that method will be used.
• If Grades / CGPA are given instead of marks:
• The university’s own conversion method will be followed.
• If no conversion method is given by the university:
• CGPA/Grade × 10 = Percentage

Semester-wise marks: Average of marks from 2nd year to final year
Year-wise marks: Average of marks from 2nd year to final year
Only academic performance will be considered for selection.

NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices Salary 2026

For the NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, the monthly stipend for selected candidates is provided in the table. Graduate Apprentices will get Rs. 15028 per month, while Technician Apprentices will get Rs. 12524 per month during the apprenticeship training period.