NLC Barsingsar Apprenticeship 2026 - 163 Vacancies

NLC Barsingsar Apprenticeship 2026 - 163 Vacancies

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, has released Advertisement No. BP 01/2026 inviting applications for 163 apprenticeship training slots at its Barsingsar Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. This one-year apprenticeship program under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 covers ITI trades, diploma disciplines, and graduate streams in both engineering and non-engineering categories.

Short Information

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), Barsingsar Project is offering 163 apprenticeship training positions across four categories: ITI/Trade (86 slots), Diploma/Technician (42 slots), Graduate Engineering (31 slots), and Graduate Non-Engineering (4 slots). Online registration opens on 15 July 2026 at 10:00 hrs and closes on 3 August 2026 at 17:00 hrs. The last date for submitting the signed hard copy with documents is 10 August 2026 by 17:00 hrs. Only candidates domiciled in Rajasthan who passed their qualifying examination between 2022 and 2026 are eligible to apply.

Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies

The 163 training slots are distributed across four apprentice categories with specific trades and educational requirements. Candidates must apply only for the trade/discipline matching their qualification, as applications for non-notified trades will be rejected. Age limit for all categories is 18 to 35 years (candidate must not have completed 35 years). All qualifications must be from Indian institutes recognized by NCVT, DGT, AICTE, or UGC as applicable.

General Eligibility Conditions:

• Must have passed qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026
• Must be a native/belong to the State of Rajasthan
• Must not have undergone or be currently undergoing apprenticeship training at NLCIL or elsewhere
• Must not have one year or more of work experience in any job
• 50% of ITI/Trade slots reserved for Rajiv Gandhi ITI, Barsingsar pass-outs; remaining 50% open
• For Diploma/Graduate: 40% reserved for Wards of Project Affected Persons (PAP), 10% for Wards of NLCIL Employees, 50% open competition
• Category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) and horizontal (PWBD) reservation applied per Apprentices Act and GoI guidelines

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection is purely merit-based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination — no written test or interview is conducted. The merit calculation methodology varies by category:

Key Selection Rules:

• CGPA/Grade conversion: Multiply CGPA by 10 unless university provides official conversion formula
• Tie-breaking: Senior-most candidate by date of birth gets preference
• Shortlisted candidates undergo certificate verification (tentatively 27–28 August 2026)
• Final selection list tentatively displayed on 1 September 2026
• Joining tentatively in first week of September 2026

How to Apply Online

The application process involves two mandatory stages — online registration followed by postal submission of hard copy. Both must be completed for a valid application.

1. Visit the official NLCIL website, navigate to the CAREER page, click the Trainee & Apprentices tab, and select Advt. No. BP 01/2026.
2. Ensure you have a valid and active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on the NAPS/NATS portal with 100% correctly updated profile before applying.
3. Complete the online registration-cum-application form between 15 July 2026 (10:00 hrs) and 3 August 2026 (17:00 hrs).
4. Take a printout of the completed registration-cum-application form.
5. Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates (listed below) to the signed printed form.
6. Send the complete application by post to reach: Project Head, Barsingsar Project, NLC India Limited, Administrative Building, Barsingsar, Bikaner (District), Rajasthan–334402, on or before 10 August 2026, 17:00 hrs.
7. Alternatively, submit at the collection box at Barsingsar Thermal Power Station (BTPS), Gate No. 2, with required documents.

Required Documents Checklist:

• Provisional NTC/National Trade Certificate (ITI candidates)
• ITI marksheet (ITI candidates)
• 10th marksheet (Diploma/Technician candidates)
• 12th marksheet (Graduate candidates)
• Degree/Diploma/Provisional Certificate as applicable
• Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
• Transfer Certificate (if applicable)
• PWBD proof and certificate (if applicable)
• Proof for Wards of Ex-servicemen (if applicable)
• Consolidated marksheet or semester-wise marksheets in chronological order
• Format showing method of arrival at percentage of marks
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate/SSLC/Matriculation Marksheet)
• Proof for Wards of Employees (if applicable)
• Proof for Wards of Project Affected Persons (PAP) (if applicable)

Note: Candidates claiming reservation must submit certificates in government-prescribed format; otherwise claim defaults to General category. BC/MBC candidates claiming OBC must submit OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in approved format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for NLC India Barsingsar Apprenticeship 2026?
Online registration closes on 3 August 2026 at 17:00 hrs, and the signed hard copy with documents must reach the Barsingsar office by 10 August 2026, 17:00 hrs.

Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this notification?
There are 163 total training slots — 86 in ITI/Trade, 42 in Diploma/Technician, 31 in Graduate Engineering, and 4 in Graduate Non-Engineering categories.

Q3. Who is eligible to apply for this apprenticeship?
Only candidates belonging to the State of Rajasthan, who passed their qualifying exam in 2022–2026, are aged 18–35 years, and have no prior apprenticeship or one year of job experience are eligible.

Q4. What is the selection process for NLC Barsingsar Apprenticeship 2026?
Selection is based purely on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/BE/B.Tech/B.Com/BBA), followed by a certificate verification round for shortlisted candidates.

Q5. What stipend will apprentices receive during training?
Monthly stipend is Rs. 12,000 for ITI/Trade, Rs. 12,524 for Diploma/Technician and Graduate Non-Engineering, and Rs. 15,028 for Graduate Engineering apprentices.