Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Mini Ratna company under Coal India Limited (CIL), has announced a recruitment drive for 1,765 Apprentice positions for the year 2025. This initiative aims to provide practical training to eligible candidates across various trades and disciplines, enhancing their employability in the mining and allied sectors.
Post Name and Vacancy Details
The apprenticeship positions are categorized into three main groups:
- Trade Apprentices (ITI Holders): A total of 941 slots are available for candidates with ITI qualifications in specific trades.
- Electrician: 319 positions
- Fitter: 455 positions
- Welder: 124 positions
- Turner: 33 positions
- Machinist: 6 positions
- Electrician Auto: 4 positions
- Graduate Apprentices: There are 152 slots for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology.
- Electrical Engineering: 73 positions
- Mechanical Engineering: 77 positions
- Mining Engineering: 75 positions
- Computer Science & Engineering: 2 positions
- Diploma Apprentices: A total of 597 slots are designated for candidates with a Diploma in Engineering or related fields.
- Back Office Management (Finance & Accounting): 40 positions
- Electrical Engineering: 136 positions
- Mechanical Engineering: 136 positions
- Mining Engineering: 125 positions
- Electronics Engineering: 2 positions
- Civil Engineering: 78 positions
- Modern Office Management and Secretarial Practices: 80 positions
Form Submission Dates
The online application window is open from March 12, 2025, to March 18, 2025. Candidates must ensure that they complete and submit their applications within this timeframe to be considered for the apprenticeship program.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment drive. All candidates can apply online without any payment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 26 years old as of March 1, 2025. This means applicants should have been born between March 2, 1999, and March 2, 2007.
- Educational Qualifications:
- Trade Apprentices: Candidates should possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
- Graduate Apprentices: A Bachelor’s degree in the respective engineering discipline from a recognized university is required.
- Diploma Apprentices: Applicants should hold a Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
Selection Process
The selection process is merit-based:
- Graduate and Diploma Apprentices: Selection will be based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Graduation or Diploma) as provided in the online application.
- Trade Apprentices: The merit list will be prepared based on the average of the percentage marks obtained in both Matriculation and the respective ITI trade.
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection is purely based on the merit of the qualifying examinations as detailed above.
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps to apply:
- Registration:
- Graduate and Diploma Apprentices: Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at www.nats.education.gov.in.
- Trade Apprentices: Enroll on the Apprenticeship India portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- NCL Application:
- After registration, visit the NCL official website at www.nclcil.in.
- Navigate to the “Careers” section and select “Apprenticeship Training.”
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload the necessary documents, including a recent photograph and signature.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: March 12, 2025
- Application End Date: March 18, 2025
- Merit List Release Date: Between March 20 and March 21, 2025
- Reporting for Document Verification and Joining: From March 24, 2025, onwards
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is there any application fee for the NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025? No, there is no application fee for any category of candidates. The application process is free of cost.
- Can candidates from states other than Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh apply for these apprenticeships? While the notification specifies that candidates who have completed their education from institutions in Uttar Pradesh.