NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2025, The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) is hiring 575 Graduate and Technician Apprentices in 2025. Candidates with a B.Tech/B.E. degree or diploma can apply online. The application starts on December 19, 2025 and ends on January 2, 2026. Apply through the NLC website: nlcindia.in.
About NLC Apprenticeship
This program offers practical training for graduates and diploma holders in engineering and related fields. Selected candidates will get hands-on experience in a major public sector company.
Monthly stipend: ₹15,028 for Graduate Apprentices, ₹12,524 for Technician Apprentices. Part of the stipend is subsidized by the government.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Name | NLC India Limited (NLC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Graduate and Technician Apprentices |
| No. of Posts | 575 |
| Salary | Graduate: ₹15,028/month, Technician: ₹12,524/month |
| Qualification | Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Technology, Medical Lab Technology, Catering & Hotel Management, Pharmacist |
| Age Limit | As per Apprenticeship Rules |
| Apply Start Date | 19-12-2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Apply Last Date | 02-01-2026 (Online) / 09-01-2026 (Hard Copy) |
| Official Website | www.nlcindia.in |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Graduate Apprentice | Technician Apprentice | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 94 | 57 | 151 |
| Electrical Engineering | 93 | 66 | 159 |
| Civil Engineering | 34 | 15 | 49 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Chemical Engineering | 9 | – | 9 |
| Mining Engineering | 49 | 32 | 81 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 49 | 13 | 62 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Information Technology | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Medical Lab Technology | – | 5 | 5 |
| Catering & Hotel Management | – | 5 | 5 |
| Pharmacist | – | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 357 | 218 | 575 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time degree/diploma in engineering or technology in relevant discipline.
- Candidates must be from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, or Puducherry.
- Graduated in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
- Should not have completed or be currently in apprenticeship at NLC or elsewhere.
Salary
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹15,028/month (₹4,500 government subsidy under DBT)
- Technician Apprentice: ₹12,524/month (₹4,000 government subsidy under DBT)
Important Dates
- Online application start: 19-12-2025 (10:00 AM)
- Online application end: 02-01-2026 (5:00 PM)
- Hard copy submission deadline: 09-01-2026 (5:00 PM)
- Certificate verification display: 17-01-2026
- Certificate verification: 21-01-2026 to 23-01-2026
- Provisionally selected candidates display: 02-04-2026
- Reporting and joining: GAT – 10-02-2026, TAT – 16-02-2026
Selection Procedure
Selection is based on marks obtained in the relevant degree or diploma. Higher marks candidates will be preferred. In case of tie, older candidates get preference.
How to Apply
- Go to www.nlcindia.in
- Click on the “CAREERS” link.
- Go to the “Trainees and Apprentices” tab.
- Apply online using Advt. No. L&DC/04A/2025.
- Print the registration form after submission.
- Send signed form with self-attested certificates to:
Office of the General Manager, Learning and Development Centre, Block-20, NLC India Limited, Neyveli – 607 803
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