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Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has announced the recruitment notification for the NCL Apprentice positions for the year 2025. A total of 94 vacancies are available for both Graduate and Diploma Apprentices. Candidates from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are invited to apply online via the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, with the application window open from December 9 to December 23, 2025.

Available Positions

The recruitment includes:

• 26 positions for Commerce Graduates (B.Com.)


• 68 positions for Diploma holders in Civil Engineering

Vacancy Distribution




Post Unreserved EWS OBC (NCL) SC ST Total

B.Com	10	5	1	7	3	26
Diploma in Civil Engineering	27	14	3	17	7	68
Total	37	19	4	24	10	94

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply?

• B.Com. Graduate Trainees: Must possess a 3-year full-time UGC-recognized Bachelor of Commerce degree.


• Civil Engineering Apprentices: Must have a 3-year full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering, recognized by AICTE or a State Board.

The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 26 years as of December 1, 2025.

Stipend Information

Stipend Details:

• Graduate Trainees (B.Com.): Rs. 12,300 per month


• Diploma Apprentices (Civil Engineering): Rs. 10,900 per month

Selection Process

Selection Method: Candidates will be selected based on academic performance and document verification. Applications must be submitted online through the NATS portal. The selection process includes:

• Shortlisting based on academic marks


• Document verification


• Medical examination


• Preparation of a merit list


• Signing of the final apprenticeship agreement

Application Procedure

How to Apply:

Visit the official NCL website at nclcil.in.

Click on the “Careers” or “Apprentice Recruitment 2025” link.

Select “Apply Online” and complete the registration.

Fill in your personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.

Pay the application fee online, if required.

Submit the application and retain a printout for your records.