PSU & Engineering

NALCO Recruitment 2026

NALCO Recruitment 2026 exam is scheduled for GD/PI for GET: as per GATE-score shortlist; MT/Technician own exam: to be notified with 150-250 (varies by year and discipline) vacancies.

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

150-250 (varies by year and discipline)

Fee

₹300-500 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental candidates

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Key dates

Notification Release

As per recruitment cycle (Expected)

Online Application Window

3-4 weeks from notification (Expected)

GATE Score Validity Check / Shortlisting

Based on relevant GATE year notified

GD/Personal Interview (GET)

To be announced by NALCO

Own Written Exam (MT/Technician posts)

To be announced by NALCO

Quick Summary

NALCO Recruitment 2026 covers Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) posts filled via valid GATE scores (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Chemical, Metallurgical, Mining) followed by GD/Interview, alongside Management Trainee (Finance/HR/Marketing) and Junior Technician/diploma-level Apprentice posts filled through NALCO's own written exam and interview, with no GATE requirement for the latter. NALCO is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines operating bauxite mines at Panchpatmali, an alumina refinery at Damanjodi, and an aluminium smelter-cum-power plant at Angul, all in Odisha, plus port facilities at Visakhapatnam. GET stipend during training is around Rs. 50,000-60,000/month, rising to an E-1 Grade A package of roughly Rs. 10-14 lakh per annum on regularization. Vacancies and exact dates vary by recruitment cycle and are announced on the official NALCO careers page.

Eligibility

For Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET): BE/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Chemical, Metallurgical or Mining Engineering with a valid GATE score of the same/latest cycle
For Management Trainee (Finance/HR/Marketing): Graduation/Post-graduation or professional qualification (CA/CMA/MBA) as specified per notification
For Junior Technician/Graduate & Diploma Apprentice posts: Diploma or ITI in the relevant trade, often with GATE not required
Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree/diploma (relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD)
Age limit typically 18-30 years for Trainee posts, with standard government age relaxation for reserved categories

Syllabus

GATE syllabus of the concerned engineering discipline (for GET route) — core subjects plus Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude
For own-exam posts: Technical/Trade knowledge relevant to the discipline or trade
Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability
General Awareness with focus on mining, metals, and PSU sector
English Language and Communication

Exam Pattern

GET route: Candidates are shortlisted purely on valid GATE score (no separate written test conducted by NALCO)
Shortlisted GATE candidates undergo Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview conducted by NALCO
Final merit for GET combines normalized GATE score and GD/Interview marks in a pre-defined weightage
MT/Junior Technician route: NALCO conducts its own written test covering Technical, Reasoning, Quant, and General Awareness
Written test qualifiers for MT/Technician posts appear for Interview/Skill Test before final selection

Exam overview

NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, and is among Asia's largest integrated bauxite-alumina-aluminium-power complexes, with bauxite mining operations at Panchpatmali, an alumina refinery at Damanjodi, and an aluminium smelter-cum-captive power plant at Angul, all in Odisha, along with port facilities at Visakhapatnam.

NALCO recruits Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET) in core disciplines primarily through valid GATE scores followed by a Group Discussion/Interview, while Management Trainee posts in Finance, HR, and Marketing, as well as Junior Technician and Graduate/Diploma Apprentice posts at the diploma/ITI level, are filled through NALCO's own recruitment exam, making it accessible to candidates across engineering and non-engineering backgrounds.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NALCO recruit without a GATE score?▼

Yes. While Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) posts require a valid GATE score, NALCO also recruits Management Trainees, Junior Technicians, and Graduate/Diploma Apprentices through its own written exam and interview process, which does not require GATE.

What is the salary of a NALCO Graduate Engineer Trainee?▼

A GET typically starts with a stipend of around Rs. 50,000-60,000 per month during the one-year training period, and on regularization is placed in the E-1 Grade A pay scale with a cost-to-company package generally in the range of Rs. 10-14 lakh per annum, inclusive of allowances and perks.

Which GATE papers are considered for NALCO GET recruitment?▼

NALCO typically accepts GATE scores in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication/Instrumentation Engineering (EC/IN), Chemical Engineering (CH), Metallurgical Engineering (MT), and Mining Engineering (MN), depending on the vacancy notified for that recruitment cycle.

Where are NALCO plants and offices located?▼

NALCO's bauxite mines are at Panchpatmali in Koraput district, its alumina refinery is at Damanjodi, and its aluminium smelter plus captive power plant is at Angul — all in Odisha. It also operates a port facility at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and has its corporate office in Bhubaneswar.

What is the selection process for NALCO Management Trainee posts?▼

Management Trainee posts in streams such as Finance, HR, and Marketing are filled through a written examination conducted by NALCO (covering technical/professional knowledge, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness), followed by a Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, with final merit based on combined performance.

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Official Website

https://nalcoindia.com

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