Northern Coalfields Limited has opened applications for 1607 apprentice positions covering graduate, diploma, trade and paramedical streams. Eligible candidates from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh can register through the official NATS and NAPS portals between 1 June and 15 June 2026. The one-year training programme follows the Apprentices Act 1961 and offers attractive monthly stipends ranging from Rs 9,600 to Rs 13,700 depending on the discipline. Selection will be purely merit based on qualifying examination marks followed by document verification and medical fitness test.
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| Particular |
Details |
| Organization |
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) |
| Total Vacancies |
1607 |
| Application Start Date |
01-06-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
15-06-2026 |
| Training Duration |
1 Year |
| Selection Process |
Merit, Document Scrutiny, Medical Test |
Important Dates
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| Event |
Date |
| Date of Notification |
25-05-2026 |
| Online Application Start |
01-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application |
15-06-2026 |
| Merit List Release |
20-06-2026 (Tentative) |
Application Fee
No application fee is required for this recruitment.
Age Limit
Age will be determined as on 01-06-2026 as per official guidelines.
Vacancy Details
A total of 1607 posts are distributed across graduate, diploma, ITI and paramedical categories.
| Category |
Posts |
| Graduate Apprentices |
241 |
| Diploma Apprentices |
305 |
| Trade Apprentices (ITI) |
906 |
| Paramedical Apprentices |
155 |
| Grand Total |
1607 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a full-time regular qualification from a recognised institute in UP or MP and should have passed after June 2022.
Selection Process
The selection comprises three stages.
| Stage No. |
Stage Name |
Details |
| 1 |
Merit List |
Based on marks in qualifying examination |
| 2 |
Document Scrutiny |
Verification of original documents |
| 3 |
Medical Test |
Medical fitness examination |
How To Apply
Follow these steps to submit your application successfully.
| Step |
Instructions |
| 1 |
Visit NATS portal for Graduate/Diploma or NAPS portal for Trade apprentices |
| 2 |
Register with valid mobile number and email |
| 3 |
Fill the online form with accurate details |
| 4 |
Upload required documents and submit before 15 June 2026 |
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FAQ
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in NCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 1607 apprentice posts have been announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NCL Apprentices 2026?
Ans: The last date for online application is 15-06-2026.
Q3. Which portals should be used for application?
Ans: Graduate and Diploma candidates should use NATS portal while Trade apprentices should use NAPS portal.
Q4. Is there any application fee?
Ans: No application fee is required for this recruitment.
Q5. What is the training duration?
Ans: The training period is one year as per the Apprentice Act 1961.
Q6. How will candidates be selected?
Ans: Selection is based on merit of qualifying marks followed by document scrutiny and medical test.