NCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1607 Graduate, Diploma, Trade Apprentice Posts 1 hour ago

NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates

NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 Vacancy Details

A total of 1607 vacancies have been notified across four categories - Graduate, Diploma, Trade (ITI), and Paramedical disciplines. Reservation is available category-wise as per the Apprentice Act 1961 and applicable guidelines. PwBD horizontal reservation is applicable for 58 posts as per the Divyangjan Notification dated 04-01-2021.

Post-wise Essential Qualifications Summary

NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date, i.e. 01-06-2026. Candidature is provisional and subject to verification of original documents before joining.

NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 Age Limit

Age is calculated as on the cut-off date 01-06-2026. Candidates must have been born on or between 01-06-2000 and 01-06-2008 (i.e. minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years). Standard age relaxations are applicable only for reserved category slots.

NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 Application Fee

There is no application fee mentioned in the notification. Candidates apply online through the NATS/NAPS government portals. No paper-based application will be accepted.

NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 Selection Process

Selection will be made purely on the basis of merit drawn from qualifying examination marks, followed by document scrutiny and a mandatory medical test. No written examination will be conducted by NCL for this recruitment.

Stage 1 – Merit List Preparation

For Graduate and Diploma positions, merit is drawn on the basis of marks scored in the qualifying Graduation/Diploma examination. For ITI Trade positions, merit is based on the average of passing percentage in Matriculation and the respective National/State Trade Certificate. Candidates are arranged in descending order of marks. In case of a tie, date of birth (older candidate preferred) and then alphabetical order of name will be applied.

Stage 2 – Document Scrutiny

Shortlisted candidates based on merit will be called to appear with all original certificates for scrutiny. Date and venue will be notified on nclcil.in and through NATS/NAPS portal or email. Failure to appear or produce valid documents within the stipulated date and time will result in cancellation of candidature.

Stage 3 – Medical Examination

Final offer for Apprenticeship Training is subject to clearing the Medical Test as per prescribed standards under the Mines Rules 1955. A fitness certificate from the medical officer of a Government Hospital (rank not less than Assistant Civil Surgeon) in the prescribed format (Annexure-3) must be produced. The Medical Fitness certificate must be issued after the date of release of this Notification.

Who should NOT apply for NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27?

• Candidates who have already undergone Apprenticeship Training earlier or are currently pursuing Apprenticeship in any industry.

• Candidates with 1 year or more of job experience.

• Candidates who have passed their qualifying degree/diploma/ITI before June 2022.

• Candidates who possess qualifications higher than the prescribed qualification for the applied discipline.

• Candidates whose qualifying institution is not functional and operational in Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh.

• Candidates whose qualifications were obtained through Part-time, Correspondence, or Distance Learning mode.

• OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer.

• Candidates who submit multiple applications - multiple applications will lead to disqualification.

• Candidates who are unable to produce a valid Medical Fitness certificate as per Mines Rules 1955.

Common mistakes / What to check before applying NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27?

• Not pre-registering on the NATS portal (for Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS portal (for Trade/ITI) before applying - without a valid Enrolment ID, the application cannot be completed.

• Applying for more than one discipline - multiple applications will lead to disqualification of candidature.

• Entering incorrect percentage/marks scored or maximum marks in the online form - candidature will be cancelled if found incorrect during scrutiny.

• Not checking that the qualifying institution is functional and operational in Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh.

• Uploading blurred or unclear photograph or signature in black ink.

• Not having an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least one year for future communication.

• Rounding off the passing percentage - NCL will not consider rounding off (49.99% will be treated as less than 50%).

• Not taking a printout of the finally submitted online application for future reference.

How to Apply for NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27

Candidates must apply online only. Graduate and Diploma Apprentice candidates must first enrol on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and Trade Apprentice candidates must enrol on the NAPS portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. After successful registration, a registration number (Enrolment ID) will be generated, following which the candidate must apply for the NCL positions through the respective portal.

Documents/Details required at the time of Online Application:

• Valid NATS/NAPS Enrolment ID (registration reference).

• Scanned colour photograph and scanned signature in black ink (as per portal specifications).

• Date of Birth as per Matriculation certificate.

• Academic details - total marks scored and maximum marks in qualifying degree/diploma/ITI trade.

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format (Annexure-1), if applicable.

• PwBD disability certificate as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017 (Annexure-2), if applicable.

• Address for correspondence and permanent address.

Candidates must save and preserve a hard copy as well as soft copy of the finally submitted online application for future reference. No paper-based or postal applications will be accepted.

Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma) at: https://nats.education.gov.in

Apply Online (Trade/ITI) at: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

For assistance, candidates may email the HRD Department, NCL at apprentice.ncl@coalindia.in or visit Menu > Career > Apprenticeship Training section on the NCL official website www.nclcil.in.

Important Instructions for NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 Candidates

• Online applications are open from 01-06-2026 to 15-06-2026 through NATS/NAPS portals only.

• A candidate may apply for any one notified position only - multiple applications will lead to disqualification.

• Information pertaining to Date of Birth, Caste Category, and Qualification once entered in the online application shall be considered final - no alteration will be permitted at later stages.

• Stipend for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices is inclusive of the Government of India share paid through DBT; Trade Apprentice stipend will be paid directly by NCL.

• Stipend will be paid directly into the AADHAAR-linked bank account of the Apprenticeship Trainee as per the signed contract.

• Apprenticeship Training is purely temporary and statutory in nature - it does not confer any right or claim for regular employment in NCL.

• Apprentices are eligible for 11 days Casual Leave and 15 days Medical Leave per year of training.

• Engagement hours are between 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

• Apprentices will be covered under the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 for any accident during training.

• No accommodation, fooding/lodging, or transport will be provided during the training period.

• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in document scrutiny or post-scrutiny processes.

• Canvassing in any manner at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature.

• Any dispute will be subject to courts/tribunals of Singrauli, MP only.

• Dates mentioned in the notification are tentative and subject to alteration/amendment.

NCL Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 - Important Links

• Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma – NATS): Click here

• Apply Online (Trade/ITI – NAPS): Click here

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here