NLC India GET Recruitment 2026 through GATE 2025 – 143 Graduate Executive Trainee Posts (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Mining), Apply by 14 December
NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Government of India Enterprise, has released the detailed Advertisement No. 10/2026 for recruitment of Graduate Executive Trainees (GET) using GATE 2025 scores. There are 143 posts: Mechanical 66, Electrical 44, Civil 23 and Mining 10. Online registration is open from 13 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 14 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
About NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Government of India Enterprise
The posts are spread over four areas: Area-1 Thermal Power Stations (80), Area-2 Mines & Allied Services (37), Area-3 Renewable Energy, Projects & Planning (18) and Area-4 Services & Support (8). Mechanical: Area-1 40, Area-2 20, Area-3 6. Electrical: Area-1 30, Area-2 5, Area-3 5, Area-4 4. Civil: Area-1 10, Area-2 2, Area-3 7, Area-4 4. Mining: Area-2 10. Category-wise totals are Area-1 UR 38, EWS 8, OBC 19, SC 11, ST 4; Area-2 UR 18, EWS 3, OBC 9, SC 5, ST 2; Area-3 UR 8, EWS 2, OBC 4, SC 3, ST 1; Area-4 UR 4, OBC 2, SC 1, ST 1. PwBD reservation is horizontal and includes posts carried forward from Advt. No. 19/2024; Mining has no PwBD-identified post. The September press notification listed 145 posts including 2 Computer posts, but the corrigendum and the detailed advertisement give 143 posts with no Computer discipline. Postings can be at Neyveli (Tamil Nadu), Barsingsar (Rajasthan), Talabira (Odisha), South Pachwara (Jharkhand), solar and wind sites in various states, and the joint ventures at Tuticorin (NTPL) and Ghatampur (NUPPL).
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Executive Trainee – Mechanical (GATE code ME) | 66: Area-1 Thermal 40 (UR 17, EWS 4, OBC 10, SC 7, ST 2), Area-2 Mines 20 (UR 9, EWS 2, OBC 5, SC 3, ST 1), Area-3 RE/Projects 6 (UR 4, OBC 1, SC 1); PwBD (horizontal) Area-1 8, Area-3 1 |
| Graduate Executive Trainee – Electrical (GATE code EE) | 44: Area-1 30 (UR 17, EWS 3, OBC 6, SC 3, ST 1), Area-2 5 (UR 2, OBC 1, SC 1, ST 1), Area-3 5 (UR 2, EWS 1, OBC 1, SC 1), Area-4 Services & Support 4 (UR 3, OBC 1); PwBD (horizontal) Area-1 6, Area-3 2 |
| Graduate Executive Trainee – Civil (GATE code CE) | 23: Area-1 10 (UR 4, EWS 1, OBC 3, SC 1, ST 1), Area-2 2 (UR 1, OBC 1), Area-3 7 (UR 2, EWS 1, OBC 2, SC 1, ST 1), Area-4 4 (UR 1, OBC 1, SC 1, ST 1); PwBD (horizontal) Area-1 3, Area-3 2, Area-4 1 |
| Graduate Executive Trainee – Mining (GATE code MN) | 10: Area-2 Mines 10 (UR 6, EWS 1, OBC 2, SC 1); no PwBD-identified post |
Eligibility
You need a full-time or part-time Bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian university or institute: Mechanical – Mechanical or Mechanical & Production Engineering; Electrical – Electrical, Electrical & Electronics or Power Engineering; Civil – Civil or Civil & Structural Engineering; Mining – Mining Engineering. Minimum marks: 60% for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) and 50% for SC/ST, with no rounding off (CGPA 6.0 on a 10-point scale counts as 60%). You must have qualified GATE 2025 in the matching paper: ME, EE, CE or MN. Only GATE 2025 marks are valid for this recruitment, and the degree must be passed by the crucial date, 1 November 2026.
The upper age limit as on 1 November 2026 is 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 years for OBC (NCL) and 35 years for SC/ST. PwBD candidates (40% or more disability) get 10 years of relaxation (13 years for PwBD-OBC and 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST). Ex-servicemen get relaxation as per Government of India guidelines. In all cases the maximum age is 58 years. Only Indian nationals can apply.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Press notification (145 posts incl. Computer 2) | 24 September 2026 |
| Corrigendum (posts revised to 143, Computer dropped) | 9 October 2026 |
| Detailed advertisement released | 4 November 2026 |
| Crucial date (age, qualification, category) | 1 November 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 13 November 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online registration closes | 14 December 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date for online fee payment | 14 December 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Last date to submit application (already registered and fee paid) | 16 December 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Application Fee
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹854 (application fee ₹500 + processing fee ₹354 incl. 18% GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹354 (application fee exempt; processing fee only) |
| Payment mode | Online via SBI e-Collect (onlinesbi.com); non-refundable, bank charges extra |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Grade E-2, pay scale ₹50,000–1,60,000 during 1-year training (basic ₹50,000 + DA + common allowance 35% of basic; CTC approx. ₹14.50 lakh p.a.); after training absorbed in E-3 grade ₹60,000–1,80,000 (basic ₹60,000) |
GETs undergo one year of training in Grade E-2 (₹50,000–1,60,000), with a basic pay of ₹50,000 plus dearness allowance and a common allowance of 35% of basic; the approximate CTC is ₹14.50 lakh a year, besides performance-related pay, medical benefits and group insurance. After training they are absorbed in Grade E-3 (₹60,000–1,80,000) with a basic pay of ₹60,000 and superannuation benefits. Selected candidates must sign a service agreement bond of ₹3,00,000 to serve at least three years after training.
Selection Process
Candidates are shortlisted area-wise for the Personal Interview on their GATE 2025 marks (out of 100) in the ratio 1:6 (or 1:10), with due reservation. Shortlisted candidates attend document verification before the interview. Final merit is out of 100: GATE 2025 score 80 marks and interview 20 marks. Ties are broken by age (older first) and then by first name in alphabetical order. Appointment depends on passing the pre-employment medical examination.
How to Apply
Apply online only through the NLCIL website (nlcindia.in), Careers section between 13 November and 14 December 2026. Register once using your GATE 2025 Registration Number, name, email and mobile number. You can apply for only one area; if you apply in more than one, only the latest application is considered. The fee is ₹854 (₹500 application fee plus ₹354 processing fee) for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL), and ₹354 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen, paid through SBI e-Collect by 14 December 2026 (11:45 PM). Candidates who registered and paid on time can submit until 16 December 2026 (5:00 PM). Upload your photo and signature (JPEG, 50 KB each) and certificates, including the GATE 2025 score card. Queries: help.recruitment@nlcindia.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GET posts are there?
143: Mechanical 66, Electrical 44, Civil 23 and Mining 10.
Which GATE score is valid?
Only the GATE 2025 score, in the paper ME, EE, CE or MN.
What is the last date to apply?
Registration closes on 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM; fee payment by 11:45 PM the same day.
What is the age limit?
30 years for UR/EWS, 33 for OBC (NCL) and 35 for SC/ST as on 1 November 2026, with PwBD relaxation.
What is the salary?
₹50,000–1,60,000 (E-2) in training with a CTC of about ₹14.50 lakh; E-3 ₹60,000–1,80,000 after training.
What is the application fee?
₹854 for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL); ₹354 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen.
Is there a Computer Science post?
No. The press notification listed 2 Computer posts, but the corrigendum and detailed advertisement removed them.