NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1607 Apprentice Vacancies

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company under Coal India Limited, has officially released the NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification for the engagement of 1607 Apprentice Trainees across various disciplines. This recruitment drive offers excellent opportunities for Graduate, Diploma, ITI, and Paramedical candidates seeking government apprenticeship training in one of India's leading coal-producing companies.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS and NATS portals from 01 June 2026 to 15 June 2026. Candidates looking for apprenticeship opportunities in engineering, commerce, law, ITI trades, and healthcare fields should not miss this opportunity.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Candidates should complete their registrations before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

NCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Details

A total of 1607 vacancies have been announced.

This makes NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 one of the largest apprenticeship drives in India this year.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess qualifications relevant to their respective disciplines.

Graduate Apprentice

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Computer Science Engineering

• Information Technology

• Mining Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Electronics Engineering

• Communication Engineering

Non-Engineering Graduates

• B.Com

• B.A

• BCA

• LLB

Diploma Apprentice

• Diploma in Civil Engineering

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Other relevant disciplines

Trade Apprentice

• Matriculation (10th Pass)

• ITI Certificate in relevant trade

• National Trade Certificate (NTC)

• State Trade Certificate (STC)

Paramedical Trainee

• Degree in Physiotherapy

• Registration Certificate from the respective State Council

Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed discipline-wise eligibility.

Age Limit

As on 01 June 2026:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 26 Years

Age relaxation will be applicable as per government apprenticeship rules.

Stipend Details

Selected apprentices will receive monthly stipends during the training period.

The stipend will be paid according to apprenticeship guidelines.

Training Duration

• Training Period: 1 Year

During the apprenticeship period, candidates will gain practical industry experience in mining operations, engineering projects, healthcare services, and technical functions.

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on:

Merit List

Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic performance.

Document Verification

Shortlisted applicants must produce original documents for verification.

Medical Examination

Final selection will be subject to medical fitness.

No written examination is required for this apprenticeship recruitment.

Application Fee

• General Category: NIL

• OBC Category: NIL

• SC/ST Category: NIL

• EWS Category: NIL

There is no application fee for any category.

How to Apply for NCL Recruitment 2026

Follow these simple steps:

Step 1

Visit the official NCL website.

Step 2

Navigate to the Careers section.

Step 3

Click on Recruitment Notifications.

Step 4

Read the Apprentice Recruitment Notification carefully.

Step 5

Register on the NATS or NAPS portal based on your qualification.

Step 6

Fill out the online application form.

Step 7

Upload required documents.

Step 8

Submit the application before 15 June 2026.

Step 9

Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

• Aadh