NLC India opens 1,067 apprentice seats; apply by November 9

NLC India Limited, the central public sector mining and power company based in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, has opened applications for 1,067 apprentice seats for ITI holders and non-engineering graduates under advertisement L&DC/04/2026. Applications opened on October 21, 2026, and close at 5 pm on November 9, 2026. The seats are at Neyveli and the company's regional office in Chennai, and are open to candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

An apprenticeship is paid, on-the-job training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is not a permanent job, but for many young people it is the first formal work experience on their CV, and a year inside a large public sector company counts for a good deal when applying for jobs later. NLC India runs lignite mines and thermal power plants, so trade apprentices get exposure to heavy industry, maintenance and electrical work, while graduate apprentices work in offices, accounts, computer systems, pharmacies and nursing.

The size of this intake is notable for a single company in one region. With 1,067 seats, it is one of the larger apprentice drives for Tamil Nadu this season, and because selection is by merit rather than an entrance test, a candidate's marks in the qualifying course matter most. That makes it accessible to students who may not have time or money for coaching. The tentative timetable is also short: selection lists are due within about two weeks of the closing date and joining follows days later, so candidates who are selected should be ready to report to Neyveli or Chennai at short notice in late November or early December.

The restriction to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry is important: candidates from other states should not apply. Graduates who finished their degree before 2022 are also not eligible, while ITI holders can apply whatever their year of passing. Because published listings differ slightly on the stipend for each category, candidates should check the exact amount for their discipline in the official notification on NLC India's website before applying.

What to do next: check your eligibility against the official advertisement, keep your mark sheets, ITI certificate or degree certificate and proof of residence ready, and apply well before 5 pm on November 9, 2026. Do not pay anyone who promises a "confirmed" seat; selection is by merit list.

Short-term: Eligible young people in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have until November 9 to apply, with selection lists expected in the last week of November.

Long-term: A year of structured training at a large public sector unit gives apprentices practical skills and a recognised certificate, improving their chances in later recruitment, including jobs that give preference to trained apprentices.

Who is affected: ITI pass-outs and recent non-engineering graduates (2022 to 2026) in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, including commerce, business administration, computer science, pharmacy and nursing graduates.

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