NMDC Steel Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for 100 Posts
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, has issued a notification for a walk-in interview for engaging 100 Trade Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, for its 3.0 MTPA integrated steel plant in Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh. ITI qualified candidates can attend the walk-in interview on the dates in January 2026. It is one of the Latest PSU Jobs in India, where candidates can gain working knowledge in a state-of-the-art facility. Though no job is guaranteed, successful candidates can finish their training. The candidates would be chosen on the basis ofTrade Screening/Trade Test and the candidates would be paid a stipend based on a DGT guideline.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) | 40 |
| Welder | 20 |
| Fitter (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Electrician | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Trade Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| COPA |
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| Welder |
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| Fitter (Mechanical) |
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| Electrician |
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Important Dates
- Notification Date: December 27, 2025
- Walk-in Drive for COPA: January 12, 2026
- Walk-in Drive for Welder: January 13, 2026
- Walk-in Drive for Fitter: January 14, 2026
- Walk-in Drive for Electrician: January 15, 2026
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: No upper age limit specified
Application Fee
- No fee required
Application Mode
- Walk-in Drive (prior registration on apprenticeship portal mandatory)
Pay Scale (Stipend)
- Stipend: As per Directorate General of Training (DGT) Guidelines under Apprenticeship Rules
Selection Process
- Screening applications for eligibility in conformity with the conditions articulated in the advertisement
- Conduct of trade specific skill or screening test to examine technical knowledge and competency
- Typing proficiency test for candidates seeking employment under the COPA trade, as applicable
- Authentication of original documents and certificates provided by the candidates
- Examination for physical fitness before engagement as Trade Apprentice
How to Apply for NMDC Steel Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website https://nmdcsteel.nmdc.co.in
- Navigate to the “Career” section and locate the advertisement titled “WALK IN DRIVE FOR TRADE APPRENTICES AT NMDC STEEL LIMITED (NSL)”
- Make sure you read the ad thoroughly to meet the requirements to apply.
- Please register yourself as a candidate in the Apprenticeship Portal.
- Fill up the online registration form correctly, providing personal and academic information.
- A detailed resume needs to be prepared in the prescribed format and a passport-size photograph needs to be attached to the resume.
- It should be ensured that all necessary documents are in readiness along with their photocopies which need to be attested
- Attend trade test, typing test wherever applicable and other selection procedures as notified.
- Go to the walk-in location as reported on the date and time indicated in the advertise.
- Appear for the trade test, typing test (if applicable) and subsequent selection stages as notified.
FAQs
The candidates should possess the required ITI qualification in the relevant trade and should fulfill the norms as described under the Apprenticeship Act of 1961. Interested candidates should register on the Apprenticeship India website before attending the walk-in interview. Candidates who have completed apprenticeship training in the past are not eligible to apply.
The selection process is done either by a trade or screening test and the process is carried out during the walk-in interview process. There is also a typing test for some trades such as COPA. The short-listed candidates must undergo document verification and a medical test before the final selection process.
No, the training through the apprenticeship program does not provide a guarantee for a lifetime job in the organization, NMDC Steel Limited. The process is solely designed for skill enhancement and training, and the completion thereof does not result in any right for regular employment.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.aavedan.co |
| Official Website | www.nmdcsteel.nmdc.co.in |
| Apply Online | www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
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