The NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna public sector company under the Ministry of Coal, has released the recruitment notification for 143 posts of Graduate Executive Trainee (GET) in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Mining engineering through GATE 2025 scores. The online application window is open from 13 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 14 December 2026 (5:00 PM). There is no written examination — selection is based on the GATE 2025 score and a Personal Interview. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
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NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 13 November 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 14 December 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 14 December 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Last Date for Final Form Submission (Registered & Paid) | 16 December 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Age and Qualification Cut-off Date | 1 November 2026 |
Registration, fee payment and final submission are three separate steps with three separate deadlines. Candidates are advised to finish all of them well before 14 December 2026, because portals slow down in the last few days.
NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 854/- (Rs. 500 application fee + Rs. 354 processing fee with GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 354/- (application fee exempted, processing fee only) |
Pay the fee online through the State Bank of India E-Collect facility. The fee is non-refundable in any case, and bank service charges are extra. Mere submission of an application gives no right to be called for selection.
NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Discipline (GATE Code) | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical (ME) | 30 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 66 |
| Electrical (EE) | 24 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 44 |
| Civil (CE) | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Mining (MN) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| All disciplines | 68 | 13 | 34 | 20 | 8 | 143 |
Note: the short notice first reported 145 posts; the detailed notification (Advt. No. 10/2026) revised the total to 143. This post uses the revised figure of 143 everywhere. Mining has no ST seat. PwBD seats are horizontal reservation, and some are carried forward from Advt. No. 19/2024.
| Area | Work and Location | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 | Thermal Power Stations in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh | 80 |
| Area 2 | Mines and Allied Services in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha | 37 |
| Area 3 | Renewable Energy, Projects and Planning, in various states | 18 |
| Area 4 | Services and Support functions, in various states | 8 |
Candidates must choose one Area only while applying, and it cannot be changed after submission. Shortlisting happens inside the candidate’s own Area only, and each Area has its own merit list. Postings are at Neyveli (Tamil Nadu), Barsingsar (Rajasthan), Talabira (Odisha), South Pachwara (Jharkhand), solar and wind sites, and the Tuticorin (NTPL) and Ghatampur (NUPPL) joint ventures.
NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Maximum Age for UR / EWS: 30 years as on 1 November 2026
- Maximum Age for OBC (NCL): 33 years (3 years relaxation)
- Maximum Age for SC / ST: 35 years (5 years relaxation)
- PwBD (40% or more): 10 years extra (13 years for PwBD-OBC, 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen: as per Government of India rules
- The upper age limit after any relaxation can never go beyond 58 years.
NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| E-2 Scale (training year) | Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,60,000 |
| Basic Pay During Training | Rs. 50,000 per month, plus Dearness Allowance and a Common Allowance of 35% of basic pay |
| CTC During Training | About Rs. 14.50 lakh a year |
| E-3 Scale (after training) | Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 1,80,000 |
| E-3 Basic Pay | Rs. 60,000 a month |
Trainees are paid in the E-2 grade for the first one year of training. After training, they are absorbed in the E-3 grade. Extra benefits include annual Performance Related Pay, medical treatment for self and dependents, and Group Insurance. Unfurnished company accommodation is given at standard rent, subject to availability. After training, trainees also get a Superannuation benefit of 30% of basic pay plus DA. Selected candidates must sign a Service Agreement Bond of Rs. 3,00,000 to serve at least three years after training, and cannot ask for a transfer in the first three years from joining.
NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must have qualified GATE 2025 in the paper code of their discipline. Only GATE 2025 marks are valid for this recruitment — a GATE 2026 scorecard will not make a candidate eligible, and there is no NLCIL written test to make up for a missing score. The degree must be passed by 1 November 2026 and can be full-time or part-time.
| Discipline (GATE Code) | Degree Required |
|---|---|
| Mechanical (ME) | Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical and Production Engineering |
| Electrical (EE) | Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Power Engineering |
| Civil (CE) | Civil Engineering / Civil and Structural Engineering |
| Mining (MN) | Mining Engineering |
- Minimum marks: 60% for UR / EWS / OBC (NCL); 50% for SC / ST. No rounding off — 59.9% will not do. On a 10-point CGPA scale, 6.0 counts as 60%.
- Degrees classified as equivalent, or a combination of branches other than those listed, will NOT be considered.
- The university or institute must be recognised by UGC, AICTE or another statutory authority.
- Only Indian nationals can apply.
- Candidates with no seat in their category can apply against UR seats, but with no age or marks relaxation. OBC Creamy Layer candidates are not entitled to OBC (NCL) concessions and must apply as UR.
- Anyone removed, terminated or who deserted NLCIL will not be considered; those who resigned can apply.
NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting — area-wise merit on GATE 2025 score, in the ratio 1:6 (or 1:10 as the case may be)
- Document Verification — originals checked against the uploaded copies
- Personal Interview — 20 marks; travel cost (II class sleeper train or bus) refunded to those who attend
- Pre-employment medical fitness by the company’s Medical Officer
Final merit is the sum of the GATE 2025 score (80 marks) and the Personal Interview (20 marks), out of 100. If two candidates tie at the cut-off, the senior by date of birth is placed higher, then alphabetical order of first name. Each Area has its own merit list, and a candidate cannot claim a seat in another Area. Candidates who cannot show a valid OBC (NCL), EWS, SC or ST certificate at document verification, or a No Objection Certificate if employed in a State or Central PSE, Government or quasi-Government body, will not be allowed to sit the interview.
NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
There is no separate written examination conducted by NLC India Limited for this recruitment. Selection is made on the basis of the GATE 2025 score (80 marks) and a Personal Interview (20 marks), as described in the Selection Process above.
NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
- Scanned passport-size colour photograph (JPEG, 50 KB, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, taken after 1 March 2026) and signature (JPEG, 50 KB)
- Date of birth proof and Aadhaar copy
- 10th and 12th (or diploma) mark sheets
- Degree certificate and all mark sheets, put in ONE PDF in chronological order (up to 2.5 MB) — a second PDF overwrites the first
- GATE 2025 scorecard
- Category certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST), PwBD certificate, Ex-Servicemen papers, where applicable — OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates shown at document verification must be obtained on or after 1 April 2026
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, where applicable
Illegible documents can get the application rejected. If any mandatory paper is missing at any stage, the candidature is summarily rejected. False details or hidden information can cancel the candidature at any stage, even after joining.
How to Apply for NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Open the NLC India Limited official website at nlcindia.in and go to the careers page.
- Register once using your GATE 2025 Registration Number, name, email ID and mobile number. Keep an active mobile number and email ID ready — NLCIL sends all selection messages only by SMS and email.
- Choose ONE Area only. It cannot be changed after submission.
- Fill in your personal, education, age and category details.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, certificates and mark sheets in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee online through the SBI E-Collect facility.
- Submit the form and print the registration-cum-application form for document verification.
- Complete the final submission by 16 December 2026, 5:00 PM, if already registered and paid in time.
For queries, write to [email protected] only. Do not phone officials.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
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NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NLC India GET Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration is 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Fee payment is accepted till 14 December 2026, 11:45 PM, and final submission till 16 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in NLC India GET Recruitment 2026?
There are 143 posts — Mechanical 66, Electrical 44, Civil 23 and Mining 10. The short notice first reported 145 posts, revised to 143 in the detailed notification.
Q3. Is GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 required?
Only GATE 2025 scores in the paper matching the discipline are accepted. A GATE 2026 scorecard will not make a candidate eligible.
Q4. What is the age limit for NLC India GET Recruitment 2026?
Maximum 30 years for UR/EWS as on 1 November 2026, 33 years for OBC (NCL) and 35 years for SC/ST, with further relaxations for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen. The upper limit after relaxation can never exceed 58 years.
Q5. What is the salary for NLC India GET?
During the one-year training, trainees are paid in the E-2 grade at a basic of Rs. 50,000 per month, with a CTC of about Rs. 14.50 lakh a year. After training, they are absorbed in the E-3 grade (Rs. 60,000–1,80,000).
Q6. What is the application fee?
Rs. 854 for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) and Rs. 354 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen, payable online through SBI E-Collect. The fee is non-refundable.
Q7. Is there a written exam for NLC India GET Recruitment 2026?
No. Selection is on the GATE 2025 score (80 marks) and a Personal Interview (20 marks), followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Sources: NLC India Limited, Advertisement No. 10/2026
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