Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Government of India Undertaking and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, the world’s largest coal-producing company, invites applications for Trade, Diploma, and Graduate Apprentice positions.

Job Details

  • Positions: Trade Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice, Graduate (Engineering) Apprentice, Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentice
  • Job Location: Bikaner, Rajasthan
  • Stipend: As per NCL norms
  • Number of Posts: To be announced

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications

  • Trade Apprentices:
    • Passed ITI examinations (NCVT) in the relevant trade from a government-recognized institute.
  • Technician (Diploma) Apprentices:
    • Full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognized institution, State Council, or Board of Technical Education.
  • Graduate (Engineering) Apprentices:
    • Full-time BE/B.Tech degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
  • Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices:
    • Full-time B.Com or BBA degree from a recognized university.

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 35 years
  • Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree) in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.

Additional Eligibility

  • Only candidates from the state of Rajasthan are eligible.
  • Candidates should not have undergone or be currently undergoing apprenticeship training at NLC India Limited or elsewhere.
  • Candidates should not have one year or more of work experience.

Selection Process

  • Selection will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination for the respective trade/discipline.
    • Trade Apprentices: Percentage of marks in all subjects of ITI examinations (NCVT).
    • Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Percentage of marks in the Diploma in the relevant discipline.
    • Graduate (Engineering) Apprentices: Percentage of marks in BE/B.Tech in the relevant discipline.
    • Graduate (Non-Engineering) Apprentices: Percentage of marks in all semesters of B.Com/BBA degree.
  • If grades/CGPA are awarded instead of marks, the percentage will be calculated based on the procedure followed by the candidate’s university/institution.
  • In the absence of an established percentage calculation scheme, NCL will apply its standard principles for conversion.

How to Apply

  1. Candidates must have a valid and active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number registered on the NAPS/NATS portal with a 100% complete profile.
  2. Visit www.nlcindia.in, navigate to the CAREER page, and select the Trainee & Apprentices tab under Advt. No. BP 01/2025.
  3. Complete the online registration cum application form on the portal, open from 10:00 AM on 03.10.2025 to 5:00 PM on 23.10.2025.
  4. Take a printout of the completed registration cum application form.
  5. Submit the signed form along with self-attested copies of required certificates/documents by post or in person to:
    The Project Head, Barsingsar Project
    NLC India Limited, Administrative Building,
    Barsingsar, Bikaner (District), Rajasthan – 334402
    OR
    Drop it in the collection box at Barsingsar Thermal Power Station (BTPS), Gate No. 2, Barsingsar – 334402, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
  6. Submissions must reach by 5:00 PM on 30.10.2025.

Important Dates

  • Online Application Start Date: 03.10.2025 (10:00 AM)
  • Online Application Last Date: 23.10.2025 (5:00 PM)
  • Last Date for Submission of Hard Copies: 30.10.2025 (5:00 PM)

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