NLC India Limited (NLC), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking, has officially announced the NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices Recruitment 2025 to fill 575 Apprentice vacancies across multiple engineering and allied disciplines. This apprenticeship program is aimed at providing practical, hands-on training to Graduate and Diploma holders in Engineering, Technology, and other relevant fields under the Apprentices Act. It is an excellent opportunity for fresh pass-outs to enhance their technical skills and gain real-time industrial exposure in one of India’s leading PSU organizations.
Through this recruitment drive, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,028 for Graduate Apprentices and ₹12,524 for Technician Apprentices, with a portion funded by the Government under the DBT scheme. The online application process starts on 19 December 2025, followed by certificate verification and selection based on academic merit. Eligible candidates from specified states should complete the online application and submit hard copies within the prescribed timeline to be considered for this prestigious apprenticeship training at NLC India Limited.
NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Company Name | NLC India Limited (NLC) |
| Post Name | Graduate and Technician Apprentices |
| No of Posts | 575 |
| Salary | Graduate Apprentice: ₹15028/- per month Technician Apprentice: ₹12524/- per month |
| Qualification | Degree / Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Full time) in relevant discipline / Diploma in Medical Lab Technology / Catering Technology & Hotel Management / Pharmacist |
| Age Limit | As per Apprenticeship Rules |
| Start Date for Apply | 19-12-2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Apply | 02-01-2026 (Online) / 09-01-2026 (Hard Copy) |
| Official Website | www.nlcindia.in |
NLC Graduate and Technician 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 | - | 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 / Medical Laboratory Technology | - | 5 | 5 |
| Catering Technology & Hotel Management | - | 5 | 5 |
| Pharmacist | - | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 357 | 218 | 575 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Degree in Engineering or Technology (Full time) granted by a Statutory University in relevant discipline.
- Degree in Engineering or Technology (Full time) granted by an Institution empowered to grant such degree by an Act of Parliament in relevant discipline.
- Graduate examination of Professional bodies (Full time) recognized by the State Government or Central Government as equivalent to above.
- Diploma in Engineering or technology (Full time) granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government in relevant discipline.
- Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Full time) granted by a University in relevant discipline.
- Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Full time) granted by an Institution recognized by the State Government or Central Government as equivalent to above.
- Candidates should be from the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhrapradesh, Telengana, Karnataka, Kerala and union territories of Pondicherry.
- Candidates should have passed the qualifying exam in 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025.
- Candidates should not have undergone or presently undergoing Apprenticeship Training in NLC or elsewhere.
Salary/Stipend
- Graduate Engineering Apprentice Trainee: ₹15028/- per month (of which ₹4500/- will be paid by Government under DBT scheme)
- Technician Apprentice Trainee: ₹12524/- per month (of which ₹4000/- will be paid by Government under DBT scheme)
Age Limit
- Age limit will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules.
Important Dates
| Opening of On-Line registration of application | 19-12-2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing of On-Line registration of application | 02-01-2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for submission of Hard copies of the On-line registered application | 09-01-2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Date of Display of candidates called for Certificate Verification | 17-01-2026 |
| Dates of Certificate Verification | 21-01-2026 to 23-01-2026 |
| Date of Display of provisionally selected candidates | 04-02-2026 |
| Reporting / Joining of Candidates (GAT) | 10-02-2026 |
| Reporting / Joining of Candidates (TAT) | 16-02-2026 |
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on percentage of marks scored by the candidates in the qualifying Diploma/Degree, as the case may be.
General Information/Instructions
- The Candidate will have to arrive at the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examinations and enclose it along with the application form.
- Over statement of Marks by the candidates will lead to disqualification of the candidates from selection process.
- In case of more than one candidate scoring the same percentage of marks at the cut-off level, the senior most candidates will be considered for selection, based on the date of birth.
- Completion of Training does not entitle the candidates any right to claim temporary or permanent nature of job in NLC India Ltd.
- Guidelines under Apprentices Act on Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD will be followed.
How to Apply
- Go to www.nlcindia.in
- Click CAREERS link to open the Careers page.
- Select the Trainees & Apprentices tab.
- Apply Online (Graduate & Technician apprentices) Application link under Advt., No. L&DC/04A/2025.
- Complete the application form and take a print out of the registration form.
- The Registration form duly signed should be submitted directly or by post to the Office of The General Manager, Learning and Development Centre, Block-20, NLC India Limited, Neyveli – 607 803 on or before 09-01-2026 by 5.00 PM enclosing Self Attested copies of required certificates.
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NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices 2025?
Ans: Starting Date to apply is 19-12-2025 (10:00 AM).
2. What is the last apply date for NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices 2025?
Ans: Last apply date is 02-01-2026 (Online) and 09-01-2026 (Hard Copy).
3. What is the Eligibility to apply for NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices 2025?
Ans: Degree / Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Full time) in relevant discipline / Diploma in Medical Lab Technology / Catering Technology & Hotel Management / Pharmacist passed in 2021/2022/2023/2024/2025 from specified states.
4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices 2025?
Ans: As per Apprenticeship Rules.
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by NLC Graduate and Technician Apprentices 2025?
Ans: Total 575 Vacancies.
6. What is the stipend for Graduate Apprentice in NLC 2025?
Ans: ₹15028/- per month (of which ₹4500/- paid by Government).
7. What is the stipend for Technician Apprentice in NLC 2025?
Ans: ₹12524/- per month (of which ₹4000/- paid by Government).

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