NLC Barsingsar Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 163 ITI, Diploma & Graduate Apprentices Posts

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, is inviting applications for 163 ITI/Trade, Diploma/Technician and Graduate Apprenticeship Training slots at its Barsingsar Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, under Advertisement No. BP 01/2026. Online registration opens on 15 July 2026 at 10:00 hrs and closes on 3 August 2026 at 17:00 hrs, and only candidates who are natives of Rajasthan and have passed their qualifying exam between 2022 and 2026 are eligible to apply.

• NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

NLC India Barsingsar Apprenticeship 2026 - Quick Overview

This section gives a fast snapshot of the notification for candidates who want the key details at a glance. The training is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973, covering ITI trades, diploma disciplines, and graduate (engineering and non-engineering) streams.

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Important Dates for NLC India Apprenticeship 2026

Candidates planning to apply need to track these dates carefully since the recruitment process runs on a tight, tentative schedule from registration through joining. Missing the online window or the postal deadline will disqualify an otherwise eligible candidate, so both dates matter equally.

NLC India Barsingsar Vacancy Breakdown: Post-wise and Category-wise

The 163 training slots are divided across four apprentice categories, each with its own trade or discipline. Candidates should apply only for the trade/discipline they are qualified in, since the notification clearly states that applications for any other trade will not be entertained.

1. ITI/Trade Apprentices (86 slots) – Stipend: Rs. 12,000/month

2. Diploma/Technician Apprentices (42 slots) – Stipend: Rs. 12,524/month

3. Graduate (Engineering) Apprentices (31 slots) – Stipend: Rs. 15,028/month

4. Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices (4 slots) – Stipend: Rs. 12,524/month

Of the ITI/Trade slots, 50% are reserved for candidates who passed out from Rajiv Gandhi ITI, Barsingsar, with the remaining 50% open to all eligible candidates. For Diploma and Graduate apprenticeships, 40% of slots are reserved for Wards of Project Affected Persons (PAP) of Barsingsar Project, 10% for Wards of Employees of NLCIL, and the remaining 50% are open competition seats. Category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) and horizontal (PWBD) reservation is applied within each of these pools as per Apprentices Act and Government of India guidelines.

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Eligibility Criteria: Qualification and Age Limit

Candidates wondering whether they qualify for this apprenticeship can check both the educational qualification for their chosen trade and the general eligibility conditions below. Eligibility is assessed strictly per category, and any qualification not specifically notified for a trade will not be considered equivalent.

• ITI/Trade Apprentices: Pass in ITI examinations (NCVT) of the respective trade from a government-recognized institute.
• Diploma/Technician Apprentices: Full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognized institution, state council, or board of technical education.
• Graduate (Engineering) Apprentices: Full-time degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in the relevant discipline.
• Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices: Full-time B.Com or BBA degree from a recognized university.

General eligibility conditions applicable to all categories:

• Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.
• Minimum age: 18 years; maximum age: candidate must not have completed 35 years of age.
• Only candidates belonging to the State of Rajasthan are eligible to apply.
• The candidate should not have undergone or currently be undergoing apprenticeship training at NLC India Limited or elsewhere.
• The candidate must not have one year or more of work experience in any job.
• All qualifications must be from Indian universities/institutes recognized by NCVT, DGT, AICTE, or UGC, as applicable.

Selection Process for NLC India Apprenticeship 2026

Selection for this apprenticeship is purely merit-based, calculated from the marks scored in the candidate's qualifying examination rather than through a written test or interview. This makes accuracy in reporting percentage figures critical for every applicant.

1. Trade Apprentices are ranked by the percentage of marks scored across all subjects in the ITI (NCVT) examination of their respective trade.
2. Diploma/Technician Apprentices are ranked by the percentage of marks scored in their Diploma.
3. Graduate (Engineering) Apprentices are ranked by the percentage of marks scored in their BE/B.Tech.
4. Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices are ranked by the average percentage of marks across all semesters of their B.Com/BBA degree.
5. If a candidate's result is in CGPA/grade form, the percentage is derived by multiplying the CGPA by a factor of 10, unless the university has its own official conversion formula.
6. In case of a tie in percentage at the cut-off level, the senior-most candidate (by date of birth) is given preference.
7. Shortlisted candidates then go through a certificate verification round, tentatively scheduled for 27–28 August 2026, before the final selection list is released.

How to Apply for NLC India Barsingsar Apprenticeship 2026

Applying involves two stages - an online registration followed by a mandatory postal submission - and candidates must complete both to be considered valid. Here is the step-by-step process based on the official notification.

1. Visit www.nlcindia.in, go to the CAREER page, click the Trainee & Apprentices tab, and select Advt. No. BP 01/2026.
2. Ensure you have a valid and active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on the NAPS/NATS portal, and that your NATS/NAPS profile is 100% correctly updated before applying.
3. Complete the online registration-cum-application form between 15 July 2026 (10:00 hrs) and 3 August 2026 (17:00 hrs).
4. Take a printout of the completed registration-cum-application form.
5. Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates (listed below) to the signed printed form.
6. Send the complete application by post so that it reaches the Project Head, Barsingsar Project, NLC India Limited, Administrative Building, Barsingsar, Bikaner (District), Rajasthan–334402, on or before 10 August 2026, 5:00 pm.
7. Applications may also be submitted at the collection box at Barsingsar Thermal Power Station (BTPS), Gate No. 2, along with the required documents.
8. Applications submitted without the online registration form or without the required certificates - in hard copy or soft copy - will not be considered under any circumstances.

Stipend/Pay Details for Each Apprentice Category

Stipend amounts differ by category and are fixed for the full one-year training period, with no separate pay matrix or increments mentioned in the notification. These are the confirmed monthly stipend figures:

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Documents Required with the Application

Candidates should keep self-attested copies of the following documents ready before starting the application, since incomplete submissions will not be entertained:

• Provisional NTC/National Trade Certificate (for ITI candidates)
• ITI marksheet (for ITI candidates)
• 10th marksheet (for Diploma/Technician candidates)
• 12th marksheet (for Graduate candidates)
• Degree Certificate/Diploma Certificate/Provisional Certificate, as applicable
• Community Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
• Transfer Certificate, as applicable
• PWBD proof and certificate, if applicable
• Proof for Wards of Ex-servicemen, if applicable
• Consolidated marksheet or semester-wise marksheets in chronological order
• Format showing the method of arrival at percentage of marks
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate/SSLC/Matriculation Marksheet)
• Proof for Wards of Employees, if applicable
• Proof for Wards of Project Affected Persons (PAP), if applicable

Candidates claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWBD reservation must submit the necessary certificate in the government-prescribed format; failing this, their claim will automatically default to the General category. BC/MBC candidates claiming OBC status must submit an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate in the approved format.

Common Mistakes Candidates Should Avoid

Many otherwise eligible candidates lose their chance due to small, avoidable errors in this application process. Being aware of these common pitfalls in advance can help applicants submit a clean, valid application.

• Not updating the NAPS/NATS profile before applying: Since the online form pulls from this portal, an outdated or incomplete profile can cause mismatched or rejected applications.
• Overstating percentage of marks: The notification explicitly states that overstatement of marks will lead to disqualification from the selection process, so candidates must double-check their calculation, especially when converting CGPA to percentage.
• Applying for a trade not listed in the notification: Applications for any trade or discipline other than the ones specified will not be entertained.
• Missing the postal deadline: Submitting the online form alone is not enough - the signed hard copy with certificates must physically reach the Barsingsar office by 10 August 2026, 5:00 pm.
• Skipping the percentage-conversion proof: Candidates awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks must attach proof of the conversion method used, or risk delays during certificate verification.
• Applying without confirming Rajasthan domicile eligibility: Only candidates belonging to the State of Rajasthan are eligible; this is a strict, non-negotiable criterion.
• Ignoring the experience clause: Candidates with one year or more of job experience, or those who have already undergone apprenticeship training anywhere, are not eligible.

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