NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 163 Trade, Diploma, Graduate Posts

Important Guidelines for Applicants

Two-Step Application Process (Online & Hard Copy)

**Step 1:** Apply **Online** on the NLC website (nlcindia.in) by **23.10.2025**.
**Step 2:** Submit the printed application form (Hard Copy) along with all self-attested documents to the Barsingsar address by **30.10.2025**.

Both steps are **MANDATORY** for successful application.

Eligibility & Experience Restriction

**Mandatory:** Candidate must be registered on the **NAPS/NATS portal** with a valid Enrolment Number.
**Experience Bar:** Candidate **should not have** experience of one year or more in any job.
**Training Bar:** Candidate should **not have undergone** or be presently undergoing Apprenticeship Training elsewhere.

Selection Basis - Marks Only

Selection is based **purely on the percentage/total marks scored** by the candidates in the respective qualifying examination (ITI / Diploma / B.E / B.Tech / B.Com / B.B.A).

There is **no mention of a Written Test or Interview** in the selection process provided in the content.

Domicile and Passing Year Restriction

**Domicile:** Only candidates belonging to the **State of Rajasthan** are eligible to apply for these posts.
**Passing Year:** Candidates must have passed their qualifying exam (ITI/Diploma/Degree) in the years **2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025**.

Recruitment Overview

The **Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India Limited** has released an official notification for the recruitment of **163 Apprentices** across multiple categories including **ITI / Trade Apprentices, Diploma / Technician Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices** (Engineering & Non-Engineering). This is a vital opportunity for candidates from **Rajasthan** with qualifications ranging from **ITI to Degree**. The online application window is open from **October 03 to October 23, 2025**.

Detailed Recruitment Information (Matrix Box)

Age Limit & Age Relaxation

**Minimum Age Limit:** **18 Years**
**Maximum Age limit:** **35 Years**
**Age Relaxation:** Age relaxation is applicable as per the extant Government of India rules for reserved categories.
**Qualification Year:** Must have passed the qualifying exam in **2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025**.

Educational Qualification by Post

**Trade Apprentices (ITI):** Pass in **ITI (NCVT)** in the respective trade.
**Technician Apprentices (Diploma):** Full-time **Diploma** in Engineering/Technology.
**Graduate (Engg.) Apprentices:** Full-time **Degree (B.E/B.Tech)** in Engineering/Technology.
**Graduate (Non-Engg.) Apprentices:** Full-time **B.Com or B.B.A** Degree.

Stipend / Salary Allowance (Monthly)

Apprentices are paid a **monthly stipend** as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, which falls in the range of:

**Stipend Range:** **₹ 10,019 - ₹ 15,028** (Varies based on the level of apprenticeship: ITI, Diploma, or Graduate).
The exact stipend will be as notified by the Government under the Apprenticeship rules.

Vacancy Details (Total: 163 Posts)

The total vacancies are distributed as follows:

**ITI / Trade Apprentices:** **86 Posts** (Highest Vacancy)
**Diploma / Technician Apprentices:** **42 Posts**
**Graduate (Engineering) Apprentices:** **31 Posts**
**Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice:** **04 Posts**

Selection Process (Merit Based)

**Merit List:** Based solely on the **percentage of marks** scored in the final qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree).
**Tie-Breaking:** In case of candidates having the same percentage, the principle followed by the University/Institution for calculating the percentage will be applied.
**No Interview/Exam:** Selection is purely a non-examination, merit-based process.

NATS/NAPS Registration Mandatory

To apply for NLC Apprenticeship, all candidates must first have a **valid Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number**. This is obtained by registering on the relevant Government portal:

**ITI/Trade Apprentices:** Register on **NAPS** portal.
**Diploma/Graduate Apprentices:** Register on **NATS** portal.

How to Apply for NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2025?

Click here for the detailed two-step application process and address for hard copy submission.

The application process involves two critical stages:

**Online Registration (Deadline: 23.10.2025):**
- Visit **www.nlcindia.in > CAREER page > Trainee & Apprentices tab**.
- Click on the application link for Advt. No. BP 01/2025.
- Fill out the application form carefully, including your NAPS/NATS Registration Number.
- Submit the form and **take a printout** of the Registration cum Application Form.
**Hard Copy Submission (Deadline: 30.10.2025, 05:00 pm):**
- The printed, **duly signed** Registration cum Application Form, along with **self-attested photocopies** of all relevant certificates (ITI/Diploma/Degree Marksheets, Caste, Domicile, etc.), must be sent to the Project Head.
Submission Address:

The Project Head / Barsingsar Project,
NLC India Limited. Administrative Building,
Barsingsar, Bikaner (District), **Rajasthan-334402.**

Submission can be either **by post** or by dropping it in the **collection box at BTPS, Gate No. 2, Barsingsar**.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I passed my ITI in 2020. Am I eligible to apply?

No. According to the eligibility criteria, only candidates who passed their qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree) in the years **2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025** are eligible for this recruitment drive. Candidates who passed in 2020 or earlier are not eligible.

Is the apprenticeship permanent employment?

No, an apprenticeship is a period of training under the Apprentices Act. It is **not a promise or guarantee of permanent employment** in NLC India Limited. However, gaining experience in a PSU like NLC is highly beneficial for future job applications.

What is the NATS/NAPS registration and why is it mandatory?

**NATS** (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) and **NAPS** (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) are government portals that manage apprenticeship programs for Diploma/Degree holders and ITI holders, respectively. Registration is mandatory because NLC conducts the recruitment under the Apprentices Act, and the government requires all candidates to be officially registered on these platforms.

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