NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), a Government Company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has released the notification for recruitment to the post of Executive Trainee across 10 disciplines. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for a total of 102 Executive Trainee vacancies in disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Metallurgy, Finance, Human Resources, and others.
The notification has been issued vide Employment Notification No. 05/2026. All the details related to NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, pay scale, selection process, and how to apply, are given below.
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Notification
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) is a Govt. Company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India, with shares listed on BSE, NSE, and the Calcutta Stock Exchange. The Company owns and operates the state-of-the-art 3.0 MTPA steel plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh, built at a cost of approximately ₹24,000 crores. A direct notification PDF link was not available in the source used for this article; candidates should check the Careers page of nsltd.in for the full notification along with its Annexures.
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NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) |
| Employment Notification No. | 05/2026 |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (10 disciplines) |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Salary/Pay Scale | Training: Basic Pay Rs. 50,000 + IDA (6 months); Post-training: Assistant Manager scale Rs. 60,000-1,80,000, initial Basic Pay Rs. 60,000/month |
| Educational Qualification | Discipline-specific engineering/professional degree (varies by discipline — see Eligibility section) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 27 years as on last date of online application (11.08.2026) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | www.nsltd.in |
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 22.07.2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Online Application | 11.08.2026, 11:45 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility (Age, Qualification etc.) | 11.08.2026 |
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)
| SN | Post & Discipline | Vacancy | Minimum Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Trainee (Ceramics) | 3 | Degree in Ceramic Engineering |
| 2 | Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 4 | Degree in Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Executive Trainee (Civil) | 3 | Degree in Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Executive Trainee (Computer & Information Technology) | 4 | Degree in Engineering in Computer & Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Science, or M.C.A., or B.E./B.Tech. (Computer/CS/IT), or PG Diploma in Computer Application Programming/Computer Management/Systems Management (two years duration) |
| 5 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 22 | Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| 6 | Executive Trainee (Finance) | 7 | (i) Graduation (ii) CA/ICWA or Engineering Graduate with MBA (Fin.) |
| 7 | Executive Trainee (Human Resources) | 3 | i. Graduation ii. PG Degree/PG Diploma in Sociology/Social Work/Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/IR/IRPM/HR/HRM, or MBA (Personnel Management/HR/HRM), minimum two years duration |
| 8 | Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 2 | Degree in Instrumentation Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| 9 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 51 | Degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| 10 | Executive Trainee (Metallurgy) | 3 | Degree in Metallurgy Engineering |
| Total | 102 |
All qualifications should be from Universities/Institutions recognized by UGC/AICTE/Government of India.
Candidates who have completed their engineering degree or professional qualifications can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Engineering Government Jobs available across India.
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Category-wise Vacancy & Reservation
| SN | Post, Discipline | No. of Posts | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Trainee (Ceramics) | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| 2 | Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 3 | Executive Trainee (Civil) | 3 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Executive Trainee (Computer & Information Technology) | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 |
| 5 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 22 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | Executive Trainee (Finance) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Executive Trainee (Human Resources) | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 8 | Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| 9 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 51 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 20 |
| 10 | Executive Trainee (Metallurgy) | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Total | 102 | 15 | 07 | 27 | 10 | 43 |
The number of vacancies indicated above is tentative and may vary depending upon requirement. Reservation of posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)/Ex-Servicemen will be as per Government of India directives.
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
- The minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying graduate/post-graduate degree/diploma courses shall be 60% aggregate for General candidates against Un-Reserved (UR), EWS, and OBC category.
- For candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD category, the minimum percentage of marks in the respective Degree/PG Degree/PG Diploma shall be 50%.
- For Departmental candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD category, the minimum percentage of marks shall be 45%.
- For Departmental candidates belonging to Un-Reserved category and OBC, the minimum percentage of marks shall be 55%.
- Candidates studying in the final year are also eligible to apply, but must pass the qualifying examination before GD & Interview and produce the final pass certificate at the time of GD & Interview; otherwise, their candidature will not be considered.
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
The upper age limit is 27 years as on the last date of online application (11.08.2026). Age relaxation is admissible as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India Guidelines |
| Departmental Candidates (NSL) | 10 years |
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Emoluments
Executive Trainees will undergo training for 6 months initially and will be offered a Basic Pay of Rs. 50,000/- plus Dearness Allowance (IDA) as per Company rules. On successful completion of training, Executive Trainees will be designated as Assistant Managers in the scale pay of Rs. 60,000-1,80,000/-, with initial Basic Pay fixed at Rs. 60,000/- per month.
On successful completion of training, they will be entitled to Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, perquisites under the Cafeteria Approach, PF, Gratuity, PRP, and other allowances and benefits as applicable under NSL rules. Being direct recruitment, the Company will not bear any liability on account of salary/leave salary/pension contribution of previous employment, if any.
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental Candidates | Exempted (proof of exemption must be attached) |
Payment can be made using UPI/Credit Card/Online Net Banking through SBI-Collect, integrated with the online application. Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate. On successful transaction, an application form with Unique Transaction Number and Application Number will be generated, which should be printed for record. For a failed transaction, the amount will be automatically refunded to the same account within 10 working days. Application fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against any future notification in case of cancellation of the notification for which the fee was paid.
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NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Candidates will be required to appear for a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions at centres decided by the Management. Based on the CBT score and requirement, candidates will be shortlisted discipline-wise, category-wise for Group Discussion (GD) & Interview.
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CBT (Computer Based Test) in concerned discipline | 70% |
| Group Discussion (GD) | 15% |
| Interview | 15% |
The CBT will be conducted in Hindi & English and will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Minimum qualifying marks in CBT to be considered for GD & Interview: 40 marks for SC/ST/PwBD, 45 marks for OBC-NCL, and 50 marks for UR/EWS category.
Candidates will be called for GD & Interview based on CBT marks, discipline-wise and category-wise, in the ratio of 1:3. Where two or more candidates in the same discipline and category secure equal marks in CBT and the 1:3 ratio is exceeded, all candidates with equal marks will be called for GD & Interview irrespective of the ratio. Topics for Group Discussion will be decided in advance by the GD Committee and may be discipline-specific or general; GDs will be held discipline-wise and category-wise in batches.
Candidates called for GD & Interview must produce original documents/testimonials along with self-attested photocopies in support of age, qualification, category, etc. for verification of eligibility.
NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026: Health & Placement
Before joining, candidates must undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Examination by NSL's recognized hospital(s); the decision of NSL Management will be final and binding, and no relaxation in health standards is allowed.
Selected candidates will be posted at NMDC Steel Ltd, Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh, and may be assigned job/function/assignments as per the business requirement of the Company, at any stage during their service.
Documents Required for NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026
- Recent passport size photograph
- Matriculation/10th certificate
- Certificates in support of qualification
- Caste/Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/Disability/Ex-Serviceman Certificate, as applicable
- Scanned signature
- Mobile number and valid email ID
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen category should enclose a copy of the caste/disablement certificate in the prescribed proforma specified by the Government of India (Proforma-I for SC/ST, Proforma-II for OBC, both given as Annexures in the notification). The OBC(NCL) certificate should not be older than 6 months as on the last date of application. EWS candidates must submit an Income & Asset Certificate valid for 2026-2027 (format given as Annexure-IV). Category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) once filled in the application form will not be changed, and no benefit of another category will be admissible later.
How to Apply for NMDC Steel Limited Recruitment 2026
- Visit the NMDC Steel Limited Careers page: https://www.nsltd.in/en/careers
- The application link will be available from 10:00 AM on 22.07.2026 to 11:45 PM on 11.08.2026.
- Fill all details online and upload the relevant documents/certificates as listed above.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) through UPI/Credit Card/Net Banking via SBI-Collect.
- On successful transaction, note the Unique Transaction Number and Application Number generated.
- Download and print the hard copy of the filled-in application form for your records.
- Submit only one application; in case of multiple applications, the latest one shall be considered final and older applications shall be rejected.
Helpline email [email protected] is available between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on all working days to assist with technical aspects of the online application.
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Important Instructions
- The date of birth and name of the applicant will invariably be taken from the Matriculation/10th class certificate; no other proof will be accepted.
- The cut-off date for reckoning eligibility of qualification, age, etc. is the last date for submitting the online application, i.e., 11.08.2026. If the last date is extended, the original cut-off date for eligibility will remain unchanged.
- The prescribed qualifications are mandatory; possessing a higher qualification does not make a candidate eligible if the prescribed qualification is not held.
- If any information provided by a candidate is found incorrect, incomplete, or not in conformity with the eligibility criteria, or if material information has been concealed or distorted, the candidature will be cancelled at any stage of the recruitment process or even after selection.
- Mere issue of a call letter/admit card for CBT does not confirm eligibility; eligibility will be confirmed after Document Verification at the time of GD & Interview.
- Outstation candidates attending GD & Interview will be reimbursed Travelling Allowance of second A/C Two Tier Rail/Bus fare by the shortest route, on production of tickets, as per the proforma at Annexure-I of the notification.
- Candidates who do not produce/submit the required documents meeting eligibility criteria will not be permitted to attend GD & Interview, and Travelling Allowance will not be reimbursed in such cases.
- No interim correspondence will be entertained during the recruitment process. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.
- In case of disparity between the English and Hindi versions of the advertisement, the English version will prevail.
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- The court of jurisdiction for any dispute will be at Bilaspur.
Candidates looking for more opportunities in the PSU sector can also explore the latest PSU Government Jobs across various organizations. Applicants searching for high-paying technical openings can check Mechanical Engineering Jobs, Electrical Engineering Jobs, and Government Jobs for Engineers for upcoming vacancies. Those holding engineering or professional qualifications can also browse more Executive Trainee Jobs and Central Government Jobs matching their eligibility.
