NLC India Limited (Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited), a Government of India enterprise, invites applications from eligible candidates of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Job Details
| Organization | NLC India Limited (NLCIL) |
| Total Vacancies | 1101 Posts (787 Trade + 314 Graduate) |
| Job Type | Apprentice Training |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Location | Tamil Nadu and Puducherry |
| Application Mode | Online Registration + Offline Submission |
| Official Website | www.nlcindia.in |
Advertisement No.
Advt. No. L&DC/03A/2025
Post and Vacancy Details
Trade Apprenticeship Training (787 Posts)
| S.No | Trade | Vacancies |
| 1 | Fitter | 124 |
| 2 | Turner | 45 |
| 3 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 120 |
| 4 | Electrician | 174 |
| 5 | Wireman | 119 |
| 6 | Mechanic (Diesel) | 5 |
| 7 | Plumber | 5 |
| 8 | Stenographer | 20 |
| 9 | Welder | 125 |
| 10 | COPA (Computer Operator And Programming Assistant) | 30 |
| 11 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | 10 |
| 12 | Moulder | 5 |
| 13 | Carpenter | 5 |
| Total | Trade Apprentices | 787 |
Graduate Apprenticeship Training (314 Posts)
| S.No | Discipline | Vacancies | Qualification |
| 1 | Pharmacy (Graduate) | 3 | B.Pharm |
| 2 | Commerce | 68 | B.Com. |
| 3 | Computer Science | 89 | B.Sc. (Computer Science) |
| 4 | Computer Application | 49 | B.C.A. |
| 5 | Business Administration | 47 | B.B.A. |
| 6 | Geology | 12 | B.Sc. (Geology) |
| 7 | Chemistry | 11 | B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
| 8 | Nursing | 34 | B.Sc. (Nursing) |
| 9 | Micro Biology | 1 | B.Sc. (Micro Biology) |
| Total | Graduate Apprentices | 314 |
Salary Details
Trade Apprenticeship Stipend
Rs. 10,019/- per month for a duration of 12 months.
Graduate Apprenticeship Stipend
For B.Pharm: Rs. 15,028/- per month (of which Rs. 4,500/- will be paid by Government under DBT scheme) for 12 months.
For all other disciplines (Commerce, Computer Science, Computer Application, Business Administration, Geology, Chemistry, Nursing, Micro Biology): Rs. 12,524/- per month (of which Rs. 4,500/- will be paid by Government under DBT scheme) for 12 months.
Educational Qualification
For Trade Apprenticeship Training
Candidates must have completed ITI (Industrial Training Institute) training in the respective trade and possess NTC (National Trade Certificate) or PNTC (Provisional National Trade Certificate) issued by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training).
For Graduate Apprenticeship Training
Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree (Full time) granted by a Statutory University in the relevant discipline. Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Age Limit
Candidates must have completed 18 years of age as on 01.04.2025 (date of birth on or before 01.04.2007).
Selection Process
Selection will be based on verification of original certificates submitted by eligible candidates. The list of candidates called for certificate verification will be published on the official website www.nlcindia.in on 10-11-2025. Certificate verification will be conducted from 17-11-2025 to 20-11-2025. The final list of selected candidates will be published on 03-12-2025.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official website www.nlcindia.in and then submit the printed application form along with required documents offline.
Step-by-step application process:
- Visit the official website www.nlcindia.in
- Navigate to CAREERS > JOB > TRAINEES AND APPRENTICES > Advt.No. L&DC/03A/2025
- Click on “Apply Online (Trade / Non Engineering apprentice)” under Advt.No.L&DC/03A/2025
- Complete the online registration form between 06-10-2025 at 10:00 AM and 21-10-2025 by 5:00 PM
- Take a printout of the completed application form
- Attach all required document copies (as per the checklist below) with the printed application
- Submit the complete application in the Collection Box at the address mentioned below by 27-10-2025 at 5:00 PM (working days only)
Submission Address:
General Manager
Learning and Development Centre
NLC India Limited
Block – 20, Neyveli – 607803
Tamil Nadu
Instructions
Candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry states who have completed 18 years of age as on 01.04.2025 are eligible to apply. Candidates must ensure their mobile number is linked with their Aadhaar number for OTP verification during the apprenticeship selection process. For OBC category reservation, candidates must submit an OBC certificate with validity from 01-04-2025 to 31-03-2026 (BC/MBC certificates will not be accepted). There is no assurance of permanent employment in NLCIL after completion of apprenticeship training. Original certificates will not be accepted through post. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the selection process.
Documents Required for Graduate Apprenticeship Training
- Degree Certificate (compulsory Xerox attached) or Provisional Certificate
- University or Institute percentage calculation copy
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/Matriculation Mark Sheet) and HSC Mark Sheet
- Consolidated or Semester-wise Mark Sheets in chronological order
- HSC/12th Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Transfer Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card or Voter ID Card
- Community Certificate (applicable for SC/ST/EWS/OBC-NCL categories)
- Ex-Servicemen heir certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Documents Required for Trade Apprenticeship Training
- ITI Mark Sheet
- Educational Certificate (PNTC/NTC)
- All documents mentioned in serial numbers 3 to 11 above (if applicable)
Important Dates
| Activity | Date/Period |
| Online Application Start Date | 06-10-2025 at 10:00 AM |
| Online Application End Date | 21-10-2025 by 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Offline Submission of Application with Documents | 27-10-2025 by 5:00 PM |
| Publication of List for Certificate Verification | 10-11-2025 |
| Certificate Verification Period | 17-11-2025 to 20-11-2025 |
| Publication of Final Selection List | 03-12-2025 |
| Joining Date for Selected Candidates | 08-12-2025 |
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