NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online For 1607 Vacancies

Northern Coalfields Limited just dropped 1607 apprentice vacancies, and the application window is only 15 days wide. If you have an ITI certificate, engineering degree, diploma, or a paramedical qualification and you are between 18 and 26 years old, this is one of the better government-backed opportunities you will find this year. NCL is a Miniratna company under Coal India Limited, which means the training you get here carries real weight on your resume.

Here's something worth knowing before you start. There is no written exam for this recruitment. Your shortlisting is based entirely on the marks you scored in your qualifying examination. That means your percentage from your degree, diploma, or ITI already determines whether you make the cut. No last-minute exam prep required, just a clean application with accurate documents.

One thing that catches many applicants off guard is the portal split. Graduate and Diploma candidates apply through NATS, while ITI Trade candidates go through NAPS. These are two completely separate portals, and applying on the wrong one will get your application rejected. The registration window opens June 1 and closes June 15, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT DATES

Note: Cut-off date for age and qualification is June 1, 2026. All communications go to your registered email only.

VACANCY BREAKDOWN BY CATEGORY

Here is how the 1607 seats are distributed across disciplines:

• Graduate Apprentices covering B.E., B.Tech, B.Com, BA, LLB, BCA account for 234 seats
• Diploma Apprentices in engineering and non-engineering fields account for 315 seats
• Trade Apprentices with ITI qualifications in Electrician, Fitter, Welder and similar trades account for 889 seats
• Paramedical Apprentices in Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmacy and related fields account for 169 seats
• 58 seats are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA YOU MUST MEET

Before applying, cross-check these conditions carefully:

• Must be an Indian national aged 18 to 26 years as on June 1, 2026
• Qualifying institution must be located in Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh
• Qualification must be full-time and regular, no distance or correspondence degrees accepted
• Qualifying exam must have been passed after June 2022
• Candidates with prior apprenticeship experience or more than one year of job experience are not eligible

STIPEND STRUCTURE FOR SELECTED APPRENTICES

Your monthly stipend depends on your qualification category:

• Graduate Apprentices with degree qualification receive Rs. 12,300 per month
• Diploma Apprentices receive Rs. 10,900 per month
• Trade Apprentices in Electrician and Fitter trades receive Rs. 10,560 per month
• Trade Apprentices in Welder trade receive Rs. 9,600 per month
• Paramedical Apprentices with degree receive Rs. 13,700 per month
• Paramedical Apprentices with diploma receive Rs. 12,700 per month

HOW TO APPLY FOR NCL APPRENTICE 2026

The entire process is online and takes about 20 minutes if your documents are ready:

1. Keep a personal email ID and active mobile number ready throughout the process
2. For Degree or Diploma go to nats.education.gov.in and register under Student Register
3. For ITI Trade go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register on NAPS portal
4. Note your Enrolment ID or Registration Number after successful registration
5. Log back in and search for advertisement NCL/HRD/CETI/2026-27
6. Fill in your personal and academic details carefully
7. Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, educational certificates, and caste or disability certificate if applicable
8. Submit only after verifying everything, no changes allowed after submission
9. Take a printout and store it safely for document verification