NLC India Neyveli Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 — 45 Posts, Apply Online by 03 Aug (Tamil Nadu)

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Central Government PSU under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, has released the Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt No. L&DC/01A/2026) for 45 vacancies at its Neyveli facility in Tamil Nadu. NLC India Limited is one of India's premier lignite mining and power generation companies, and this apprenticeship offers eligible 12th pass candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry practical industrial training experience in the healthcare and technical domains at one of South India's largest PSU campuses. Selected apprentice trainees will undergo 15 months of structured training at NLC India's Neyveli unit across three posts: Medical Lab Technician (Pathology) — 15 posts, Medical Lab Technician (Radiology) — 10 posts, and Conveyor Belt Vulcaniser — 20 posts. The NLCIL Apprentice Trainee 2026 selection is based on academic merit in qualifying examination followed by document verification. Monthly stipend is ₹9,600 for the first 12 months and ₹10,560 for the remaining 3 months. The NLC India Neyveli Apprentice Trainee 2026 online application is available at nlcindia.in. The last date to apply online is 03 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Applications are accepted only from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry state candidates. Candidates must read the complete official NLCIL notification at nlcindia.in before applying.

Passed 10+2 (HSC) examination with Biology (or Botany & Zoology) as a subject for Medical Lab Technician (Pathology & Radiology) posts. Passed 10+2 (HSC) examination for Conveyor Belt Vulcaniser post. Minimum age: 18 years as on 01 July 2026. Applications accepted only from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry state candidates.

Minimum 18 years as on 01 July 2026.

• No upper age limit mentioned in official notification
• SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women — relaxation as per Govt of India rules

• Passed 10+2 (HSC) examination with Biology (or Botany & Zoology) for Medical Lab Technician posts
• Passed 10+2 (HSC) examination for Conveyor Belt Vulcaniser post
• Minimum age: 18 years as on 01 July 2026
• Applications accepted only from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry state candidates
• OBC candidates must submit valid OBC certificate with validity from 01 April 2026; BC/MBC certificates not accepted
• Candidates must not have already undergone apprenticeship training in the same trade

No application fee for any category.

• First 12 months: ₹9,600 per month stipend
• Next 3 months: ₹10,560 per month stipend

Training duration: 15 months under Apprentices Act 1961. No regular employment guaranteed after training completion.

1. Visit the official NLC India website at nlcindia.in
2. Navigate to Careers → Trainees & Apprentices section and select Advt. No. L&DC/01A/2026
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying
4. Click 'Apply Online (Fresher/Optional Apprentice)' on the official portal
5. Register with your active email ID and mobile number linked to Aadhaar card
6. Fill the online application form with accurate personal and educational details
7. Upload all required certificates and documents as specified in the notification
8. No application fee is required for any category
9. Submit the online application before 03 August 2026
10. Take a printout of the application confirmation for future reference during document verification