PSU & Engineering

NLC India Recruitment 2026

NLC India Recruitment 2026 exam is scheduled for GET shortlisted via GATE 2026 score (exam held 7, 8, 14, 15 Feb 2026; result 19 Mar 2026), no separate NLC written test for this route with 225 (Graduate Executive Trainee across 9 disciplines, 2026 cycle) + separate Apprentice and Non-Executive drives vacancies.

NLC India Limited (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation)

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

225 (Graduate Executive Trainee across 9 disciplines, 2026 cycle) + separate Apprentice and Non-Executive drives

Fee

₹854 (₹500 + 18% GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates for GET posts; concessional/nil fee for SC/ST/PwBD as per notification

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Key dates

GATE 2026 Exam (for GET shortlisting)

7, 8, 14, 15 Feb 2026 (Completed)

GATE 2026 Result

19 Mar 2026

GET Document Verification / Interview Call Letters

Issued mid-2026 for Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, C&I and other streams

NLC Apprentice Recruitment (575 posts)

Applications closed 2 Jan 2026

NLC Mining Non-Executive Posts (8 posts)

Applications closed 18–19 Mar 2026

Quick Summary

NLC India Recruitment 2026 covers Graduate Executive Trainee (GET) posts at NLC India Limited (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, with 225 vacancies notified across 9 disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Mining, Geology, Finance and Assistant) for the 2026 cycle. GET selection is based on valid GATE 2026 scores (exam held 7, 8, 14 and 15 Feb 2026, result declared 19 Mar 2026), with candidates shortlisted roughly 1:6 for document verification and a Personal Interview — document verification/interview call letters for several engineering streams were issued through mid-2026. Application fee for GET is approximately Rs. 854 (Rs. 500 + 18% GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates, with age limit up to 30 years. Separately, NLC India runs sizeable Apprentice (575 posts, applications closed 2 Jan 2026) and Non-Executive Mining trade recruitment (applications closed around 18-19 Mar 2026) that do not require a GATE score. NLC India operates lignite mines and power plants at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, alongside expanding renewable energy projects.

Eligibility

Graduate Executive Trainee (GET): Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Mining or Geology with a valid GATE 2026 score in the corresponding discipline
GET (Finance/Assistant streams): Relevant professional/graduate qualification as notified, with selection through NLC's own process for non-technical streams
Minimum 60% aggregate marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in the qualifying degree
Maximum age limit of 30 years for GET posts, with standard government age relaxation for reserved categories
Indian citizenship required; separate eligibility norms apply for NLC's Apprentice and Non-Executive (Mining Sirdar, Overman, Technician) recruitment drives

Syllabus

GET route: GATE syllabus of the concerned engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/C&I/CS/Mining/Geology) — no separate written exam conducted by NLC for this route
Personal Interview based on core discipline knowledge, mining/power sector awareness, and general aptitude for GATE-shortlisted GET candidates
For Apprentice and Non-Executive posts: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and trade/discipline-specific technical knowledge
Document/certificate scrutiny for shortlisting, given selection for interview is based on uploaded documents
Medical fitness examination for all selected candidates

Exam Pattern

GET (Engineering streams): Candidates shortlisted in a ratio of roughly 1:6 against notified vacancies purely on valid GATE score — no separate NLC written test
Shortlisted GATE candidates called for document verification followed by a Personal Interview conducted by NLC
Final merit for GET based on combined GATE score and Interview marks as per the weightage defined in the notification
Apprentice/Non-Executive posts: NLC conducts its own scrutiny/written test and, where applicable, a skill or physical test
Document verification and medical examination for all shortlisted candidates across routes

Exam overview

NLC India Limited (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, is one of India's largest lignite mining and thermal/renewable power generation companies, operating opencast lignite mines and pithead power plants at Neyveli (Tamil Nadu) along with expanding solar and other renewable power projects across the country.

NLC India recruits Graduate Executive Trainees (GET) in core engineering disciplines — Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Mining and Geology, plus Finance and Assistant streams — primarily through valid GATE scores, with 225 vacancies notified across 9 disciplines for the 2026 cycle and candidates shortlisted in roughly a 1:6 ratio for Personal Interview. Alongside this, NLC separately runs large Apprentice (575 posts) and Non-Executive/Mining trade recruitment drives that do not require a GATE score.

Preparation tip

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NLC India recruit without a GATE score?▼

Yes. While Graduate Executive Trainee (GET) posts in core engineering disciplines require a valid GATE score, NLC India separately recruits Apprentices (575 posts in a recent cycle), Non-Executive Mining trade staff (e.g., Mining Sirdar, Overman), and certain Finance/Assistant-stream GET posts through its own scrutiny/written process that does not require GATE.

How many vacancies were notified for NLC India GET 2026?▼

For the 2026 cycle, NLC India notified 225 Graduate Executive Trainee vacancies across 9 disciplines — Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Mining, Geology, Finance and Assistant streams — filled primarily via GATE 2026 scores.

What is the salary of an NLC India Graduate Executive Trainee?▼

An NLC India GET typically starts with a basic pay of around Rs. 50,000 per month, with the pay scale extending up to Rs. 1,60,000, and total gross emoluments including HRA, DA and other perks taking the package higher depending on posting location and applicable allowances.

What is the selection process for NLC India GET recruitment?▼

Candidates are shortlisted in a ratio of roughly 1:6 against the notified vacancies purely on the basis of their valid GATE score in the relevant discipline. Shortlisting for the interview stage is based on documents/certificates uploaded at the time of registration, followed by a Personal Interview and final merit based on combined GATE and interview marks.

Where is NLC India Limited located and what does it do?▼

NLC India Limited is headquartered in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, and operates opencast lignite mines and pithead thermal power stations there, alongside a growing portfolio of solar and other renewable power projects across India. It is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal.

Official Resources

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Official Website

https://www.nlcindia.in

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