NLC Security Guard Recruitment 2025-26 – Apply Online for 30 Posts

Posted on: December 19, 2025
Category: PSU Government jobs in India
Qualification: 10th Pass Government Jobs in India, 12th Pass Government Jobs in India
Location: Tamil Nadu
Last date to apply: 21 Jan, 2026

Navratna Public Sector Enterprise, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has announced the opening for the Security Guard position with W-3 Grade only for Ex-Service Personnel in the Neyveli Units of the company. Interested applicants with qualifications in the armed forces may apply for the job online starting from December 22, 2025, until January 20, 2026. This is one of the PSUs Recruitment in the Latest PSU Jobs in India. The candidates shall be selected on the grounds of the Written Test with 70% weightage, subsequent Service & Performance Rating with 15% weightage and lastly the Physical Test with 15% weightage.

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post NameCategoryNo. of Posts
Security Guard (W-3)UR15
EWS2
OBC(NCL)8
SC5
Total Posts30

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEligibility Criteria
Security Guard
  • Rank: Havildar / Petty Officer / Sergeant or below in Indian Army / Navy / Air Force.
  • Minimum Qualification: Pass in X Std. / SSLC / Matriculation.
  • Experience: At least 15 years service in Armed Forces as on December 01, 2025.
  • Registered with District Sainik Welfare Board as on crucial date.
  • Performance Rating: At least ‘Very Good’ in Discharge Book.
  • Desirable: Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Tamil.
  • Desirable: Knowledge of playing band instruments in Armed Forces.

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: December 22, 2025 at 10:00 Hrs
  • Last Date for Apply Online & Fee Payment: January 20, 2026 at 17:00 Hrs (Fee up to 23:45 Hrs)
  • Last Date for Final Submission (for registered candidates): January 21, 2026 at 17:00 Hrs

Age Limit (as on December 01, 2025)

  • UR/EWS: 43 Years
  • OBC (NCL): 46 Years
  • SC: 48 Years
  • ST: 43 Years

Application Fee

  • Ex-servicemen: Exempted from application fee
  • Processing Fee: Rs. 236/- (inclusive of 18% GST, non-refundable) for all candidates

Application Mode

  • Online only

Pay Scale

  • Grade: W-3
  • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000 – Rs. 81,000/-
  • CTC per Annum (approx.): Rs. 5.47 Lakhs

Selection Process

  • Candidates​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ first undergo the verification of their documents before the eligibility test is held.
  • Written Test for 100 Marks with overall weightage of 70%.
  • Service Weightage and Performance Rating from Discharge Book evaluation (maximum 20 marks, 15% weightage).
  • Physical Test comprising Run/Walk, Sit-ups and Push-ups (a maximum of 30 marks, 15% weightage with all being compulsory).
  • Final merit list after category-wise aggregation with tie-breakers as per notified criteria applied.

How to Apply for NLC Security Guard Recruitment 2025

  • Visit the official website https://www.nlcindia.in
  • Navigate to the “Careers” section and click on “Jobs”
  • Find, click on and read “Advertisement No. 06/2025” for Security Guard recruitment
  • Check the notification thoroughly to verify the eligibility criteria
  • Click on the “Apply Online” link that will be available from December 22, 2025
  • Complete the registration by providing a valid mobile number and email ID
  • Fill in the online application form with correct personal, academic and military details
  • Attach the scanned copies of the required documents in the given format and size.
  • If any, pay the processing fee of Rs. 236/- through the available online payment methods
  • After the completion of the process, submit your application and keep a hard copy of the form for your ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌records

FAQs

Candidates must be ex-servicemen, at least a Havildar, Petty Officer and Sergeant rank, from the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force. The candidates must have served in the military for at least 15 years and must be registered with their district Sainik Welfare Board. Educational qualification is a pass in X Std./Matric. The candidate should only apply if he has achieved a “Very Good” or higher rating and his medical category at retirement is “AYE” or ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌“SHAPE-I”.

The choice involves a Written Test (carrying a weightage of 70 percent), a Service & Performance Rating (carrying a weightage of 15 percent) and a Physical Test (carrying a weightage of 15 percent). Pass requirements apply for a Written Test. The performance and services recorded in the discharge book are used for final evaluation. Project Affected Persons (PAPs) belonging to NLCIL Neyveli projects can avail maximum Bonus Marks of 20 on the Written Test.

First, the shortlisted candidates will be placed as an employee in the NLCIL units at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. They might also be allocated to any other unit, region and subsidiary firm in India, as decided by NLCIL.

Important Links

Official Notificationwww.nlcindia.in
Official Websitewww.nlcindia.in
Apply Onlinewww.nlcindia.in (Link will be activated on (22/12/25)

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Category

PSU

Qualification

10th, 12th

Location

Tamil Nadu

Last date to apply

21 Jan, 2026

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