Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced a major apprenticeship recruitment drive for the 2026–27 training session. Through this initiative, the company aims to provide practical industry exposure and hands-on training opportunities to aspiring candidates across various disciplines. Moreover, the apprenticeship program will help participants develop professional skills in a real work environment while gaining valuable experience in one of India’s leading coal-producing organizations. Therefore, candidates seeking training opportunities in a reputed public sector enterprise can explore this recruitment notification and take advantage of the available apprentice positions.
In this article, candidates can check complete details about Northern Coalfields Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, important application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and the step-by-step application process.
Eligibility Details
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification relevant to the apprentice position for which they intend to apply. The post-wise qualification details are provided below:
Engineering Graduate
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Bachelor of Computer Science & Engineering – Degree in Computer Science Engineering / Information Technology.
- Bachelor of Mining Engineering – Degree in Mining Engineering.
- Bachelor of Electronics Engineering – Degree in Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering.
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering – Degree in Civil Engineering.
Non-Engineering Graduate
- Bachelor of Information Technology – Degree in Information Technology.
- Bachelor of Commerce – B.Com Degree.
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) – BA Degree.
- Bachelor of Law (LLB) – LLB Degree.
- Bachelor of Computer Applications – BCA Degree.
Paramedical Graduate
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Degree in Physiotherapy with relevant registration.
- Bachelor of Nursing – Degree in Nursing with relevant registration.
- Bachelor of Ayurveda – Degree in Ayurveda with relevant registration.
- Bachelor of Optometry – Degree in Optometry with relevant registration.
- Bachelor of Yoga – Degree in Yoga with relevant registration.
- Bachelor of Dietetics – Degree in Dietetics with relevant registration.
Diploma Trades
- Diploma in Back Office Management – Diploma in Business Management, Financial Accounting, Computerized Accounting, Accounting & Taxation, or Finance.
- Diploma in Mining Engineering – Diploma in Mining Engineering / Mining & Mine Surveying.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering – Diploma in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication / Industrial Electronics.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering – Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Diploma in Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practices – Relevant Diploma.
- Diploma in Computer Science / IT – Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Diploma in Environmental Engineering – Diploma in Environmental Engineering.
- Diploma in Survey Engineering – Diploma in Survey Engineering.
Paramedical Diploma
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology – Relevant Diploma with registration.
- Diploma in Pharmacy – Relevant Diploma with registration.
- Diploma in ECG Technology – Relevant Diploma with registration.
- Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) – Relevant Diploma with registration.
- Diploma in X-Ray Technology – Relevant Diploma with registration.
- Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology – Relevant Diploma with registration.
ITI Trades
- ITI Electrician – Class 10th with ITI Electrician Trade Certificate.
- ITI Fitter – Class 10th with ITI Fitter Trade Certificate.
- ITI Welder – Class 10th with ITI Welder Trade Certificate.
- ITI Turner – Class 10th with ITI Turner Trade Certificate.
- ITI Machinist – Class 10th with ITI Machinist Trade Certificate.
- ITI Auto Electrician – Class 10th with ITI Auto Electrician Trade Certificate.
- ITI COPA – Class 10th with ITI Computer Operator and Programming Assistant Trade Certificate.
- ITI Diesel Mechanic – Class 10th with ITI Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate.
- ITI Motor Mechanic Vehicle – Class 10th with ITI Motor Mechanic Vehicle Trade Certificate.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the apprenticeship training period as per the category of apprenticeship. The post-wise stipend details are as follows:
- Graduate Apprentice – ₹12,300 per month.
- Diploma Apprentice – ₹10,900 per month.
- ITI Trade Apprentice (Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Auto Electrician, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Mechanic Vehicle) – ₹10,560 per month.
- ITI Welder Apprentice – ₹9,600 per month.
- Paramedical Graduate Apprentice (Physiotherapy, Nursing, Ayurveda, Optometry, Yoga, Dietetics) – ₹13,700 per month.
- Paramedical Diploma Apprentice (MLT, Pharmacy, ECG Technology, GNM, X-Ray Technology, Ophthalmic Technology) – ₹12,700 per month.
Age limit
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age criteria to apply for the apprenticeship positions. The age requirements are as follows:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
- The age will be calculated as on 01 June 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 05 Years |
| OBC | 03 Years |
| PwBD (UR/OBC/SC & ST) | UR: 10 Yrs, OBC: 13 Yrs, SC/ST: 15 Yrs |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | No Fee |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| PwBD / ESM | No Fee |
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be done on the basis of merit.
- Merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- During verification, original documents will be checked to confirm eligibility.
- Final selection will be made after successful document verification.
Important Dates
| Application Starts | 01 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 June 2026 |
| Release of Merit list | 20 June 2026 |
| Total Post | 1607 Seats |
| Exam Date | No Exam |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for Northern Coalfields Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through the official apprenticeship portals.
- First, candidates must register themselves on the NATS portal for Graduate and Diploma apprentices or on the NAPS portal for ITI Trade apprentices.
- After successful registration, candidates will receive a registration/enrolment ID.
- Using this ID, candidates must log in and search for the NCL apprenticeship opportunity.
- Then, they need to fill in the application form carefully with correct personal, academic, and contact details.
- Next, candidates must upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and educational certificates.
- After that, the application should be submitted online.
- Finally, candidates should take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important links
| NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (1607 Posts) | Watch Video |
| Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma – NATS) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Trade/ITI – NAPS) | Click Here |
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