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NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Your Gateway to a PSU Career
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a top subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has officially kicked off its recruitment drive for 2026-27. This year, they’re offering 1607 vacancies across Graduate, Diploma, ITI Trade, and Paramedical Apprentice positions. If you’re eyeing a career in a major public sector undertaking, mark your calendars – the online application window opens on June 1, 2026 and closes on June 15, 2026.
What makes this opportunity special? The selection process is entirely merit-based with no written exam required. That’s right – your qualifying exam marks are all that matter! We’ve broken down everything you need to know about these 1607 apprentice positions, including trade-wise seat distribution, age limits, monthly stipends up to ₹12,700, and the exact steps to apply through NATS and NAPS portals.
Quick Overview
- Organization: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
- Department: HRD Department, NCL (A subsidiary of Coal India Limited)
- Application Mode: Online (NATS / NAPS Portal)
- Advertisement No.: NCL/HRD/CETI/2026-27/168
- Number of Vacancies: 1607 Posts
- Post Name: Graduate, Diploma, ITI Trade & Paramedical Apprentice
Eligibility Criteria
Here’s what you need to qualify for these positions:
- Graduate: Degree in respective engineering discipline
- Diploma: Diploma in respective engineering discipline
- ITI: Matriculation (10th) + ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)
Age Limit (As of June 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 26 Years (Born between June 1, 2000 and June 1, 2008)
- Age Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years)
Salary / Monthly Stipend
NCL offers competitive stipends based on your qualification:
- General Range: ₹9,600 to ₹13,700 per month depending on qualification
- Graduate Apprentices: ₹12,300 per month
Selection Process
The selection process is straightforward and merit-based:
- Merit List: Prepared based on marks obtained in the qualifying exam (Degree/Diploma/ITI)
- Document Verification: Checking of original certificates
- Medical Fitness Test: Must obtain a fitness certificate as per Mines Rules 1955
How to Apply Online
Ready to apply? Here’s what you’ll need:
- Valid NATS/NAPS Enrolment ID (registration reference)
- Scanned colour photograph and scanned signature in black ink
- Date of Birth as per Matriculation certificate
- Academic details – total marks scored and maximum marks in qualifying degree/diploma/ITI trade
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format (Annexure-1), if applicable
- PwBD disability certificate as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017 (Annexure-2), if applicable
- Address for correspondence and permanent address
The application process starts on June 1, 2026. Keep an eye out for the direct online application link, which will be activated on the official portal.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: May 25, 2026
- Online Application Starts: June 1, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: June 15, 2026
- Merit List Release Date: June 20, 2026
Important Links
Here are the essential links you’ll need: