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Vacancy Details
- ITI Trade Apprentice: 700 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in relevant trade from a recognized institute- Fitter: 125
- Turner: 45
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle): 110
- Electrician: 125
- Wireman: 110
- Mechanic (Diesel): 5
- Stenographer: 20
- Welder: 120
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA): 30
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic: 10
- Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice: 367 vacancies
Qualification: Regular full-time Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university- Commerce (B.Com): 70
- Business Administration (BBA): 72
- Computer Science (B.Sc. Computer Science): 93
- Computer Application (BCA): 45
- Geology (B.Sc. Geology): 14
- Micro Biology (B.Sc. Micro Biology): 5
- Chemistry (B.Sc. Chemistry): 26
- Pharmacist (Allopathy) (B.Pharm): 3
- Pharmacist (Ayurveda) (B.Pharm Ayurveda): 3
- Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing): 36
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
Selection Process
- Merit based selection: Candidates are selected on the basis of marks obtained in the relevant qualifying examination (ITI marks for ITI Trade; degree marks for Graduate apprentices).
- Percentage/CGPA conversion: Where universities provide CGPA/grade conversion procedures, those will be used; otherwise CGPA/grade may be multiplied by 10 or average of semester/year percentages will be used to compute percentage.
- Tie-breaker: If two or more candidates have the same percentage at the cut-off, preference will be given to the older candidate based on date of birth.
- Document verification/certificates: Candidates may be required to furnish university/institution certificate confirming equivalent aggregate percentage for CGPA/OGPA-based qualifications and other prescribed documents.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://www.nlcindia.in/
- Open the Careers section and select Trainees & Apprentices
- Find Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026 for ITI Trade and Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprenticeship Training
- Click the Apply Online link or open the official apprenticeship portal at https://web.nlcindia.in/ldcappexiti/
- Enter personal and educational information requested in the application form
- Select the relevant ITI trade or Graduate (Non-Engineering) discipline
- Upload prescribed photograph, signature, certificates, marksheets and supporting documents in the required formats and sizes
- Ensure files comply with notified formats and size limits and review all entered details carefully
- Submit the online application before 09-11-2026 up to 5:00 PM
- Retain the application confirmation for future reference
Important Links
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Trade Apprentice Selection List (Tentative):
- Graduate Apprentice Selection List (Tentative):
- Trade Apprentice Joining Date (Tentative):
- Graduate Apprentice Joining Date (Tentative):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these apprenticeship posts?
ITI Trade Apprentice candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from a recognized institute. Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice candidates must have a regular full-time Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university and must have passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
How do I apply for the NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official apprenticeship portal at https://web.nlcindia.in/ldcappexiti/ after locating Advertisement No. L&DC/04/2026 on the NLC India website. Fill in personal and educational details, upload prescribed documents, and submit the application before 09-11-2026 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the last date to apply for these apprenticeships?
The last date to submit the online application is 09-11-2026 up to 5:00 PM as mentioned in the notification.
How will candidates be selected for the apprenticeship training?
Selection is merit-based on marks obtained in the relevant qualifying examination. Percentage calculation rules for CGPA/grades and tie-breaker rules (older candidate preference) are specified in the notification.
What is the stipend/pay scale for selected apprentices?
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend between Rs. 12,000 and Rs. 16,678 depending on training category and discipline; for graduate apprentices the notified stipend includes Rs. 6,150 payable by the Government through DBT.
