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NLC India Limited (NLCIL), the Navratna power and lignite PSU, has opened online applications for 143 Graduate Executive Trainee (GET) posts under Advertisement No. 10/2026. Selection is through GATE 2025 scores plus an interview, in Mechanical (66), Electrical (44), Civil (23) and Mining (10). Registration opened on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. Trainees get a basic pay of Rs 50,000 (CTC about Rs 14.5 lakh a year).
Please note: NLCIL’s advertisement asks for the GATE 2025 score, not GATE 2026. This page is based entirely on the official detailed advertisement on the NLCIL recruitment portal.
| Quick overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NLC India Limited (Navratna PSU, Ministry of Coal) |
| Post | Graduate Executive Trainee (GET), E-2 grade |
| Advt. No. | 10/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 143 |
| Selection basis | GATE 2025 score (80 marks) + interview (20 marks) |
| Pay during training | Basic Rs 50,000 (scale Rs 50,000 – 1,60,000), CTC about Rs 14.50 lakh |
| After training | E-3 grade, Rs 60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| Locations | Neyveli (TN), Barsingsar (Rajasthan), Talabira (Odisha), South Pachwara (Jharkhand), Tuticorin, Ghatampur (UP), RE sites |
Official links
Always verify dates and fees on the official website before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online registration opens | 13 November 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Online registration closes | 14 December 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Last date for online fee payment | 14 December 2026, 23:45 hrs |
| Last date to submit (already registered and paid) | 16 December 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Crucial date for age and qualification | 01 November 2026 |
NLC GET Vacancy 2026: Discipline and Area-wise
| Discipline (GATE code) | Area 1 Thermal | Area 2 Mines | Area 3 Renewable/Projects | Area 4 Services | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical (ME) | 40 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 66 |
| Electrical (EE) | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 44 |
| Civil (CE) | 10 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 23 |
| Mining (MN) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 80 | 37 | 18 | 8 | 143 |
Category-wise totals across areas: Area 1 has UR 38, EWS 8, OBC (NCL) 19, SC 11, ST 4. PwBD reservation is horizontal; some PwBD seats are carried forward from Advt. No. 19/2024. See the official PDF for the full category split per discipline.
Eligibility
Educational qualification
| Discipline | Degree (full-time or part-time) |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Mechanical & Production Engineering |
| Electrical | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, or Power Engineering |
| Civil | B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Civil & Structural Engineering |
| Mining | B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering |
- Minimum marks: 60% for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL); 50% for SC/ST. A CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale is treated as 60%.
- GATE 2025 qualified in the matching paper code (ME, EE, CE or MN). Only GATE 2025 marks are valid.
- The degree must be completed by the crucial date, 01.11.2026. Other “equivalent” or combined branches are not accepted.
Upper age limit (as on 01.11.2026)
| UR / EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 33 | 35 | 35 |
PwBD (40% or more disability) get 10 more years (13 for PwBD-OBC, 15 for PwBD-SC/ST). Ex-servicemen relaxation follows Government of India rules. The maximum age with any relaxation is 58.
Application Fee
| Category | Application fee | Processing fee (incl. GST) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs 500 | Rs 354 | Rs 854 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempt | Rs 354 | Rs 354 |
Pay online through the State Bank of India gateway on the application portal. The fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
- GATE 2025 marks (out of 100) are scaled to 80 marks.
- Candidates are shortlisted for interview in the ratio 1:6 (or 1:10, as the case may be) per vacancy, by GATE merit, with reservation.
- Personal interview carries 20 marks.
- Final merit = GATE (80) + interview (20), followed by document check and medical fitness.
Pay, Training and Posting
- Training: 1 year as GET at basic pay Rs 50,000 + DA + 35% common allowance per month (E-2 grade, Rs 50,000 – 1,60,000).
- CTC: about Rs 14.50 lakh per year, plus performance-related pay, medical cover and group insurance.
- After training: absorbed in E-3 grade (Rs 60,000 – 1,80,000) with Rs 60,000 basic and superannuation benefits.
- Posting: in the Area you apply for; no transfer request is allowed for the first 3 years.
- Township accommodation at standard rent, subject to availability.
How to Apply for NLC GET 2026
- Keep your GATE 2025 scorecard, degree marksheets, category certificate and a scanned photo and signature ready.
- Open the NLCIL online portal for Advt. 10/2026 (link above) and click New User? Register here.
- Register with a personal email and mobile number valid for at least one year.
- Log in, fill in your details, GATE 2025 registration number and score, and choose your Area.
- Upload photo and signature as per the portal’s scanning guidelines.
- Pay the fee by 14 December 2026 (23:45 hrs) and submit. Print the final application.
Official links
Always verify dates and fees on the official website before applying.
FAQs
Q. Which GATE score is valid for NLC GET 2026?
A. Only GATE 2025 scores, as per Advt. No. 10/2026.
Q. How many posts are there?
A. 143: Mechanical 66, Electrical 44, Civil 23 and Mining 10.
Q. What is the last date?
A. Registration closes on 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM; fee payment by 11:45 PM the same day.
Q. What is the salary of NLC GET?
A. Rs 50,000 basic during training (CTC about Rs 14.5 lakh), then E-3 grade at Rs 60,000 basic.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 for OBC (NCL), 35 for SC/ST, as on 1 November 2026.
Q. Is there a written test?
A. No. Selection is GATE 2025 score (80 marks) plus interview (20 marks).
Q. What minimum marks are needed in the degree?
A. 60% for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) and 50% for SC/ST.
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