NLC Graduate & Technician Apprentices Recruitment 2025: Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India Limited, a Navratna PSU, has announced the NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2025 for 575 Graduate and Technician Apprentice posts. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E degrees or Diploma qualifications can apply online through the official NLC website nlcindia.in.
The online application process begins on 19th December 2025 and closes on 2nd January 2026, while the last date for submitting hard copies of the application is 9th January 2026.
This apprenticeship program offers fresh graduates and diploma holders the opportunity to gain hands-on industrial training in a leading PSU with a monthly stipend and real-world exposure.
NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Catering Technology & Hotel Management | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Pharmacist | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 357 | 218 | 575 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices 2025, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- Qualification:
- Full-time B.Tech/B.E degree or equivalent in relevant engineering disciplines.
- Full-time Diploma in Engineering/Technology, Medical Lab Technology, Catering Technology & Hotel Management, or Pharmacy.
- Passing Years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
- States: Candidates must belong to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, or Pondicherry.
- Apprenticeship Experience: Candidates must not have previously undergone Apprenticeship training in NLC or elsewhere.
Salary / Stipend
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹15,028/month (₹4,500 funded by Government under DBT scheme)
- Technician Apprentice: ₹12,524/month (₹4,000 funded by Government under DBT scheme)
Age Limit
- Age limit will be as per Apprenticeship Rules.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 19-12-2025 (10:00 AM)
- Online Application End Date: 02-01-2026 (5:00 PM)
- Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 09-01-2026 (5:00 PM)
- Certificate Verification Display: 17-01-2026
- Certificate Verification Dates: 21-01-2026 to 23-01-2026
- Provisional Selection Display: 04-02-2026
- Joining Date (Graduate Apprentice): 10-02-2026
- Joining Date (Technician Apprentice): 16-02-2026
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on marks obtained in qualifying degree/diploma.
- In case of a tie, senior candidates (by date of birth) will be preferred.
- Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment in NLC.
- Reservation rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD will be followed as per Apprenticeship Act.
How to Apply for NLC Apprentices 2025
- Visit the official NLC website: www.nlcindia.in
- Go to CAREERS → Trainees & Apprentices.
- Click on “Graduate & Technician Apprentices – Apply Online” under Advt. No. L&DC/04A/2025.
- Complete the online application and print the registration form.
- Submit the signed hard copy along with self-attested certificates to:
The General Manager, Learning and Development Centre, Block-20, NLC India Limited, Neyveli – 607 803Deadline: 09-01-2026 by 5:00 PM
FAQs – NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2025
Q1. When does online application start?
A: 19-12-2025 (10:00 AM)
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A: Online – 02-01-2026 | Hard Copy – 09-01-2026
Q3. Who is eligible to apply?
A: B.Tech/B.E or Diploma in relevant disciplines passed between 2021-2025 from specified states.
Q4. How many vacancies are available?
A: 575
Q5. What is the stipend for apprentices?
A: Graduate – ₹15,028/month, Technician – ₹12,524/month
Official Website: www.nlcindia.in
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