NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Notification Out for 94 Posts

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company under Coal India Limited, has released the official notification for Graduate Apprentice (B.Com) and Diploma Apprentice (Civil Engineering) posts for the training year 2025–26.

Candidates belonging to Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Uttar Pradesh (UP) domicile are eligible.

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Overview of NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Particulars	Details
Organization	Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice (B.Com), Diploma Apprentice (Civil Engineering)
Total Vacancies	94
Advertisement No.	NCL/HRD/ApprenticeNotification/2025-26/M-7-6
Registration Dates	09.12.2025 to 23.12.2025
Mode of Application	Online
Application Portal	NATS Portal – https://nats.education.gov.in/
Selection Process	Merit-Based + Document Verification + Medical Fitness
Stipend	B.Com: ₹12,300/month, Diploma Civil: ₹10,900/month
Training Duration	1 Year
Official Website	https://www.nclcil.in
Eligible States	Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
Document Verification	03.01.2026 to 05.01.2026 (Tentative)

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NCL Apprentice Vacancy 2025 – Total 94 Posts

Discipline-wise Vacancy

Apprentice Post	Total Slots
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)	26
Diploma in Civil Engineering	68
Total	94

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Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Training Position	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
B.Com Apprentice	10	5	1	7	3	26
Diploma Apprentice (Civil)	27	14	3	17	7	68
Grand Total	37	19	4	24	10	94

PwBD Reservation (Horizontal):
3 seats → HOH (1), VI (1), OH (1)

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Download NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification

Download NCL Apprentice 2025 Notification PDF

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Apply Online for NCL Apprentice 2025

Apply Online via NATS Portal https://nats.education.gov.in/

Applications open from 09 December 2025.

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Eligibility Criteria – NCL Apprentice 2025

Age Limit (as on 01.12.2025)

Category	Age
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	26 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (NCL): +3 years
• PwBD: +10 years
• SC/ST PwBD: +15 years
• OBC PwBD: +13 years

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Educational Qualification

Apprentice Post	Required Qualification
B.Com Graduate Apprentice	Full-time 3-year B.Com (UGC recognized)
Diploma Apprentice (Civil)	Full-time 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering

Additional Rules:

• Qualification must be passed after June 2021
• Distance/Correspondence NOT allowed
• Higher qualifications: NOT eligible
• MP/UP domicile certificate is mandatory

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NCL Apprentice Stipend 2025

Apprentice Position	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice (B.Com)	₹12,300
Diploma Apprentice (Civil)	₹10,900

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Selection Process – NCL Apprentice 2025

Selection is purely merit-based.

Stages:

1. Online Application (NATS Portal)
2. Merit List based on % of qualifying exam
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Fitness Test
5. Final Selection & Contract generation

Tie-Breaker:

1. Older candidate preferred
2. If same DOB → Alphabetical order of name

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How to Apply for NCL Apprentice 2025? (Easy Steps)

Follow the steps below to complete your application:

1. Visit https://nats.education.gov.in/
2. Register & generate Enrolment ID
3. Search for NCL Apprentice 2025 notification
4. Fill all required details correctly
5. Upload photo, signature & documents
6. Submit the application form
7. Take a printout for future reference
8. Shortlisted candidates must appear for Document Verification with originals

For queries: apprentice.ncl@coalindia.in

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Application Fee

There is no application fee.
The entire application process is free.

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FAQs – NCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

1. What is the last date to apply for NCL Apprentice 2025?

The online application closes on 23 December 2025.

2. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 94 apprentice vacancies.

3. Who can apply for NCL Apprentice 2025?

Only MP & UP domicile candidates are eligible.

4. What is the stipend?

• B.Com Apprentice: ₹12,300
• Diploma Civil Apprentice: ₹10,900

5. What is the age limit?

18 to 26 years (with relaxation).

6. What is the selection process?

Merit-based + Document Verification + Medical Fitness.

7. Is higher qualification accepted?

No. Higher qualifications will make the candidate ineligible.

8. Is NATS registration required?

Yes, NATS registration is mandatory.

9. What is the training duration?

Apprenticeship training duration is 1 year.

10. What are the document verification dates?

Tentatively 03 to 05 January 2026.

11. How is tie-breaking done?

Older age → If still tie → Alphabetical name order.

12. Any application fee?

No. Zero fees for all candidates.

13. Contact email for queries?

Email: apprentice.ncl@coalindia.in

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