Short Detail:
NLC India Limited has released the notification for ITI and Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 with 1,067 training slots. Candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can apply for ITI Trade or Graduate Apprenticeship Training online between 21/10/2026 and 09/11/2026. Applicants need the relevant ITI certificate or full-time degree. Selection will use their qualifying examination marks, without a written test or interview. Check the age requirement, stipend, training dates and documents before filling the form.
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NLC India Limited
NLC ITI / Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: L&DC/04/2026
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 21/10/2026 (10:00 AM)
- Form Last Date: 09/11/2026 (5:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: Not stated
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Not applicable
- Exam Date: No written test
- ITI Selected List: 23/11/2026 (Tentative)
- Graduate Selected List: 25/11/2026 (Tentative)
- ITI Joining Date: 27/11/2026 (Tentative)
- Graduate Joining Date: 02/12/2026 (Tentative)
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC / EWS: ₹0/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0/-
- No fee requirement is stated in the notification.
NLC Apprentice 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 31/10/2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: Not given in the advertisement
- Reservation for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD follows the Apprentices Act. Category-wise age relaxation is not stated.
NLC Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Training Slots: 1,067
| Training Type | Slots |
|---|---|
| ITI Apprentices | 700 |
| Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentices | 367 |
| Total | 1,067 |
Eligibility Details
| Training / Discipline | Education Needed |
|---|---|
| ITI Trade Apprentices | Pass ITI in the trade applied for from a recognized institute. Any ITI passing year is accepted. |
| Commerce | B.Com |
| Business Administration | BBA |
| Computer Science | B.Sc. Computer Science |
| Computer Application | BCA |
| Geology | B.Sc. Geology |
| Micro Biology | B.Sc. Micro Biology |
| Chemistry | B.Sc. Chemistry |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy) | B.Pharm (Allopathy) |
| Pharmacist (Ayurveda) | B.Pharm (Ayurveda) |
| Nursing | B.Sc. Nursing |
- Applicants must be from Tamil Nadu or Puducherry.
- For Graduate training, the relevant degree must be regular and full-time from a UGC-approved university.
- Only Graduate candidates who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply.
- A candidate is not eligible if they have completed or are doing NAPS / NATS apprenticeship or PM Interns training at NLC or elsewhere.
- For OBC reservation, submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01/04/2026.
Post & Trade Wise Vacancy Distribution
ITI Trades
| ITI Trade | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 125 |
| Turner | 45 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 110 |
| Electrician | 125 |
| Wireman | 110 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 5 |
| Stenographer | 20 |
| Welder | 120 |
| COPA | 30 |
| Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 10 |
Graduate Disciplines
| Graduate Discipline | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| Commerce | 70 |
| Business Administration | 72 |
| Computer Science | 93 |
| Computer Application | 45 |
| Geology | 14 |
| Micro Biology | 5 |
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy) | 3 |
| Pharmacist (Ayurveda) | 3 |
| Nursing | 36 |
NLC Apprentice 2026: Stipend Details
| Training Group | Stipend Per Month | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ITI Apprentices | ₹12,000 | 12 months |
| Commerce / Business Administration / Computer Science / Computer Application / Geology / Micro Biology / Chemistry | ₹14,174 | 12 months |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy) / Pharmacist (Ayurveda) / Nursing | ₹16,678 | 12 months |
The Graduate stipend includes ₹6,150 paid through Government Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). This amount is included in the total monthly stipend.
Important Links
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | NLC Official Website |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
NLC Apprentice 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| Selection Point | Details |
|---|---|
| ITI Merit | Candidates are ranked using their percentage in the qualifying ITI exam. |
| Graduate Merit | Candidates are ranked using their percentage in the qualifying degree exam. |
| Test / Interview | No written test and no interview. |
| Same Percentage at Cut-off | The candidate who is older by date of birth gets preference. |
How Marks Are Calculated
- Follow the university’s marks conversion formula if it has one.
- If no formula is available, percentage = CGPA / Grade × 10.
- For semester results, use the average percentage of every semester from first year through final year.
- For yearly results, use the average percentage of all years, including the first and final years.
Documents for Online Application
| Scanned Document | File Format | Maximum Size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent colour passport photo, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm | JPEG | 50 KB |
| Signature | JPEG | 50 KB |
| Transfer Certificate | PDF / JPEG | 50 KB |
| Aadhaar Card | PDF / JPEG | 250 KB |
| 8th / SSLC (10th) mark sheet for date of birth; HSC (12th) mark sheet | PDF / JPEG | 250 KB |
| ITI certificate and mark sheets OR Degree / Provisional / Temporary Provisional Certificate and semester mark sheets | Merge relevant certificates and mark sheets into a single PDF | 250 KB |
| Community certificate: SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS, where applicable | PDF / JPEG | 250 KB |
| Disability / Ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable | PDF / JPEG | 250 KB |
NLC Apprentice 2026: FAQS
When does the NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 form close?
The online form must be submitted by 09/11/2026 at 5:00 PM. Registration began on 21/10/2026 at 10:00 AM. Check that your certificates and other required files meet the upload size limits before submitting the application.
Who is eligible for NLC ITI and Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must belong to Tamil Nadu or Puducherry. For ITI training, the certificate must match the trade. Graduate training requires the relevant regular full-time degree from a UGC-approved university. Eligible degree passing years are 2022 to 2026.
How many training slots are offered in NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement offers 700 ITI slots and 367 Graduate Non-Engineering slots, making 1,067 in all. Each training course lasts 12 months. The trade and discipline tables show the available numbers; category-wise numbers for individual trades are not provided.
What age is required for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
You must have completed 18 years on or before 31/10/2026. No upper age is specified in the advertisement. Reservation benefits follow the Apprentices Act for eligible categories, but the notice does not provide separate age relaxation figures.
How will NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 candidates be selected?
Selection depends on qualifying exam marks: ITI marks for trade applicants and degree marks for graduate applicants. There is no written exam or interview. At the cut-off, if percentages are equal, the older applicant gets preference.
What stipend is available in NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Monthly payment is ₹12,000 for ITI apprentices and ₹14,174 for most Graduate disciplines. Nursing and both Pharmacist disciplines receive ₹16,678. The Graduate amount includes ₹6,150 through Government DBT; this is not paid in addition to the stated total.
Can previous trainees apply for NLC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Applicants who have already completed or are currently doing training under NAPS, NATS or the PM Interns scheme are not eligible. This restriction applies whether the training was at NLC India Limited or at another organization.
