NLC Recruitment 2025 has announced a golden opportunity for job seekers with 1101 apprentice positions across Trade and Graduate categories. Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited invites applications from eligible candidates of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry states for various apprenticeship training programs. The recruitment includes 787 Trade Apprentice posts for ITI holders offering Rs 10,019 monthly stipend and 314 Graduate Apprentice positions for degree holders with stipend up to Rs 15,028. Applications are accepted online through the official website from October 6, 2025, to October 21, 2025, with no application fee required. Selection will be purely merit-based without any written examination, making it an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates and ITI pass candidates.

NLC Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Date Details	Information
Notification Release Date	October 6, 2025
Application Start Date	October 6, 2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration	October 21, 2025 (5:00 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment	Not Applicable (No Fee)
Admit Card Release Date	Not Applicable
Exam Date	Not Applicable (Merit-Based Selection)

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	No Fee
SC / ST / PH	No Fee
Payment Mode	Not Applicable

Age Limit Details

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	18 Years (as on 01.04.2025)
Maximum Age	Not Specified
Age Relaxation	As per government norms

NLC Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Post Category	Total Posts	Advertisement No.
Trade Apprenticeship Training	787	L&DC/03A/2025
Graduate Apprenticeship Training	314	L&DC/03A/2025
Total Vacancies	1101	L&DC/03A/2025

NLC Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Eligibility Criteria	Requirements
Trade Apprentices	ITI Pass with NCVT/SCVT certification in relevant trade
Graduate Apprentices	Full-time Bachelor’s degree from recognized university
Year of Passing	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025
Domicile	Tamil Nadu and Puducherry residents only

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Trade Category	Vacancies	Monthly Stipend
Fitter	124	Rs 10,019
Electrician	174	Rs 10,019
Wireman	119	Rs 10,019
Welder	125	Rs 10,019
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)	120	Rs 10,019
Turner	45	Rs 10,019
COPA	30	Rs 10,019
Others	50	Rs 10,019

State-Wise Vacancy Details

State/Territory	Eligible Candidates
Tamil Nadu	All Districts
Puducherry	All Areas
Other States	Not Eligible

Important Documents Required

Document Type	Details
Educational Certificates	Degree/ITI certificates with mark sheets
Age Proof	Birth certificate or 10th mark sheet
Caste Certificate	SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card	Mandatory for all candidates
Domicile Certificate	Tamil Nadu/Puducherry residence proof
Passport Photo	Recent colored photograph
Transfer Certificate	From last attended institution

NLC Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Selection Process	Details
Written Exam	Not Applicable
Merit List	Based on qualifying examination marks
Document Verification	Yes, for shortlisted candidates
Medical Test	Not specified

Exam Pattern

Assessment Method	Details
Selection Criteria	Merit-based on academic performance
Weightage	Percentage in qualifying examination
No Written Test	Direct selection based on marks

Selection Process

Selection Stage	Process Details
Application Scrutiny	Online application verification
Merit List Preparation	Based on qualifying exam percentage
Document Verification	Physical verification of certificates
Final Selection	Based on merit and document verification
Training Commencement	December 8, 2025

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Salary Details

Post Category	Monthly Stipend	Annual Amount
Trade Apprentices	Rs 10,019	Rs 1,20,228
Graduate Apprentices (Pharmacy)	Rs 15,028	Rs 1,80,336
Graduate Apprentices (Others)	Rs 12,524	Rs 1,50,288

How to Apply

Application Step	Process Details
Visit Official Website	Go to www.nlcindia.in
Navigate to Careers	Click on Careers > Jobs > Trainees & Apprentices
Select Advertisement	Choose Advt. No. L&DC/03A/2025
Online Registration	Fill complete application form online
Upload Documents	Attach required certificates and photo
Submit Application	Complete online submission by October 21
Print Application	Take printout with required documents
Send Hard Copy	Post to NLC office by October 27, 2025

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