NMDC Recruitment 2026 Notification for 180 Apprentice Vacancies

NMDC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise, releases the NMDC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. Inviting applications for 180 Trade, Graduate, and Technician Apprentice positions.

This recruitment drive is specifically for the Bailadila Iron Ore Mine (BIOM), Bacheli Complex, offering a premier opportunity for technical graduates and ITI holders to start their careers in the mining industry. Aspirants can take the official notification for the NMDC Careers Page.

Walk-in Interview Schedule & Vacancy Details

The selection process will be conducted via walk-in interviews held between June 1 and June 11, 2026. Candidates seeking government jobs for ITI holders or engineering internships should note the following vacancy distribution:

• Trade  (150 Posts): Open to candidates with an ITI certificate in trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, and COPA. Interviews run from June 1 to June 7.

• Graduate  (16 Posts): Available for those with a 4-year B.E./B.Tech degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or Civil Engineering.

• Technician (14 Posts): Aimed at 3-year Diploma holders in Engineering or Modern Office Practice (MOM).

Eligibility Criteria and Mandatory Registration

To qualify for the NMDC Apprentice vacancy 2026, applicants must meet strict eligibility requirements. Candidates who completed their degree, diploma, or ITI in 2022 or earlier are ineligible to apply. Furthermore, those with over one year of work experience or prior apprenticeship training will not be considered.

Before attending the interview, NAPS registration is mandatory for Trade positions, while Graduate and Technician applicants must register on the NATS portal.

How to Apply for NMDC Jobs

Interested candidates do not need to submit an online application fee. Instead, they must report directly to the Training Institute, BIOM, Bacheli Complex, Dist.-Dantewada (C.G.) by 09:00 AM on their designated dates. Applicants should carry:

1. A detailed Resume/CV.

2. Recent passport-size photographs.

3. Original and photocopies of all educational certificates and caste documents.