NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1607 Vacancies for Graduate, Diploma, Trade Posts

NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification Out

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced 1607 vacancies for Apprentice Trainees for the year 2026-27. This is a great opportunity for candidates with Degree, Diploma, ITI, and Paramedical qualifications to gain experience under the Apprentice Act, 1961.

Key Details:

• Organization: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
• Post Names: Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, Trade Apprentice (ITI), Paramedical Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 1607
• Training Duration: One Year
• Application Mode: Online
• Official Website: www.nclcil.in

Important Dates:

Vacancy Details:

A total of 1607 vacancies are available across Graduate, Diploma, Trade (ITI), and Paramedical disciplines. Specific details for each discipline are provided in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nationality: Indian Nationals
• Educational Qualification: Degree/Diploma/ITI/Paramedical qualification from an AICTE/BTE/UGC/SCVT/NCVT recognized Institute. Qualifications must be from an institute functional and operational in Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh. Full-time regular courses only.
• Qualification Passing Date: Should not have passed the qualifying examination before June 2022.
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 26 years as on 01-06-2026. Age relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
• Prior Apprenticeship/Experience: Ineligible if already undergone apprenticeship or have 1 year+ experience.

Stipend:

• Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 12,300/-
• Diploma Apprentice: Rs. 10,900/-
• Trade Apprentice (ITI): Rs. 9,600/- to Rs. 10,560/-
• Paramedical Graduate: Rs. 13,700/-
• Paramedical Diploma: Rs. 12,700/-

Selection Process:

Selection will be based on merit from the qualifying examination marks, followed by document scrutiny and a medical test. No written examination will be conducted.

How to Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS portal (for Graduate/Diploma) and NAPS portal (for Trade Apprentices) from 01-06-2026 to 15-06-2026.