đ Overview
Organization: NMDC Steel Limited (NSL)
Total Vacancies: 100 Posts
Post Type: Trade Apprentices
Job Type: Walk-in Interview
Application Mode: Walk-in (Candidates must register at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before attending)
Official Website: nmdcsteel.nmdc.co.in
đ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | December 27, 2025 |
| Walk-in for COPA Trade | January 12, 2026 |
| Walk-in for Welder Trade | January 13, 2026 |
| Walk-in for Mechanical (Fitter) Trade | January 14, 2026 |
| Walk-in for Electrical (Electrician) Trade | January 15, 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM (Sharp) |
đ Vacancy Details
| Trade Category | No. of Posts | Required Qualification | Walk-in Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPA | 40 | COPA Trade Certificate (1 year regular course) | 12/01/2026 |
| Welder | 20 | Welder Trade Certificate (1 year regular course) | 13/01/2026 |
| Mechanical (Fitter) | 20 | Fitter Trade Certificate (2 year regular course) | 14/01/2026 |
| Electrical (Electrician) | 20 | Electrician Trade Certificate (2 year regular course) | 15/01/2026 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
đ Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following ITI Trade Certificates from a recognized institution:
- COPA: Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade Certificate â 1 year regular course
- Welder: Welder Trade Certificate â 1 year regular course
- Mechanical (Fitter): Fitter Trade Certificate â 2 year regular course
- Electrical (Electrician): Electrician Trade Certificate â 2 year regular course
Important: Candidates who have already completed Apprenticeship Training under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 are not eligible and should not attend the walk-in drive.
đ° Stipend Details (per month)
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per DGT (Directorate General of Training) Guidelines. The stipend amount follows the norms set by the Government of India for trade apprentices.
đ¯ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on screening test/trade test as required for each category
- Verification of all original documents and certificates
- SC/ST/OBC candidates will be selected as per Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and government quota
- Medical fitness test will be conducted before final joining
- Note: Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment at NMDC Steel Limited
âŗ Age Limit
Age limit has not been specified in the official notification. However, candidates should check with officials during the walk-in drive for any age-related criteria.
đ How to Apply
Step 1: Register yourself at the official Apprenticeship Portal
- Visit: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/candidate-login
- Complete your registration before attending the walk-in
Step 2: Attend Walk-in Drive
- Report at the venue by 09:00 AM sharp on your trade-specific date
- Bring all required documents (originals + self-attested photocopies)
Walk-in Venue: NMDC Steel Plant, Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh (Exact venue details available on official website)
Important Guidelines:
- Candidates must be prepared for possible stay of more than one day at their own cost
- No TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Daily Allowance) will be provided
- No accommodation will be arranged by NMDC Steel
- Results will be published only on the NSL website
âī¸ Key Documents Required
Bring the following documents in original + self-attested photocopies:
â Resume (as per prescribed format with recent passport-size photograph)
â Date of Birth proof (10th/12th marksheet or Birth Certificate)
â Address proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport)
â Caste Certificate (if applicable):
- SC/ST certificate issued by State Government authority
- OBC certificate issued within 6 months from notification date
â ITI Trade Certificate (as per your applied category)
â All educational qualification certificates
â Apprenticeship portal registration proof
đ Important Links
| Document/Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | nmdcsteel.nmdc.co.in |
| Apprenticeship Registration Portal | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
đ Important Points to Remember
â ī¸ Prior registration at apprenticeship portal is mandatory
â ī¸ Reach the venue by 09:00 AM â late arrivals may not be entertained
â ī¸ Candidature may be rejected at any stage if information is found false
â ī¸ NMDC Steel reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment without prior notice
â ī¸ Selection list will be published on the NSL website only
â ī¸ The scheme does not guarantee employment after training completion
âšī¸ About NMDC Steel Limited
NMDC Steel Limited is a Government of India company under the Ministry of Steel. The company operates a state-of-the-art 3.0 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum) Steel Plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh. NSL shares are listed on BSE, NSE, and Calcutta Stock Exchange.
⨠Best of luck to all candidates! Prepare well and arrive on time for the walk-in drive.



