NMDC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Walk-In for 180 Trade, Graduate & Technician Posts

NMDC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: NMDC Limited (National Mineral Development Corporation), a Government of India Enterprise, has officially released a notification for 180 Apprentice vacancies at Bailadila Iron Ore Mine (BIOM), Bacheli Complex, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprenticeship Act-1961 for Trade, Graduate, and Technician Apprentice posts. The Walk-in Interview begins on 01 June 2026 and concludes on 11 June 2026. Candidates with ITI, Diploma, or B.Tech/B.E qualifications are eligible to attend.

NMDC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Note: Each post category has a specific walk-in date. See Vacancy Details below.

Application Fee

This is a Walk-in Interview recruitment. No online application form or fee is required.

NMDC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details, Qualification & Walk-in Dates

Trade Apprentice (ITI Required)

Graduate Apprentice (4-Year Engineering Degree Required)

Technician Apprentice (3-Year Diploma Required)

Grand Total Vacancies: 180

Pre-Registration (Mandatory Before Walk-in)

Important: Pre-registration on the respective portal is mandatory before attending the walk-in interview. Candidates without prior registration may not be allowed to participate.

Selection Process

No written examination will be conducted. Selection is purely through Walk-in Interview.

How to Attend NMDC Apprentice Walk-in Interview 2026

1. Check your eligibility as per the post and qualification listed in the vacancy table above.
2. Pre-register on the respective portal — apprenticeshipindia.org (for Trade Apprentice) or nats.education.gov.in (for Graduate / Technician Apprentice).
3. Note down the walk-in date specific to your trade/discipline from the vacancy table.
4. Prepare a resume affixed with a recent passport-size photograph at the top right corner.
5. Carry all original documents along with self-attested photocopies: Date of Birth proof, Aadhaar Card, Educational Qualification certificates, and Caste Certificate (if applicable).
6. Report at the Walk-in Interview Venue before 09:00 AM on your respective date for registration.
7. The interview will commence at 10:00 AM sharp — late arrivals may not be entertained.
8. Walk-in Venue: Training Institute, BIOM, Bacheli Complex, Bacheli – 494553, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid or reimbursed for attending the walk-in interview.

Important Instructions

• Candidates who have already completed Apprenticeship Training under the Apprenticeship Act-1961 are not eligible.
• Candidates with one year or more experience in the relevant trade/discipline are not eligible.
• Candidates who completed their required qualification in 2022 or before 2022 need not apply.
• Name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, and Date of Birth must be identical across all educational and identity documents.
• This apprenticeship scheme does not guarantee any permanent employment after training completion.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the walk-in interview schedule for NMDC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The walk-in interview runs from 01 June to 11 June 2026. Trade Apprentices attend from June 1–6, Graduate Apprentices and Technician Apprentices attend from June 8–11, depending on their specific discipline. Candidates must report before 09:00 AM on their respective date.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in NMDC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 180 vacancies are available — 150 Trade Apprentice posts across 7 ITI trades, 16 Graduate Apprentice posts in 4 engineering disciplines, and 14 Technician Apprentice posts across 4 specializations.

Q3. Is pre-registration mandatory for NMDC Apprentice walk-in 2026?

Yes, pre-registration is mandatory before attending the walk-in. Trade Apprentice candidates must register at apprenticeshipindia.org, and Graduate / Technician Apprentice candidates must register at nats.education.gov.in. Without prior registration, candidates will not be allowed in the interview.

Q4. What documents are required for the NMDC Apprentice walk-in interview?

Candidates must carry a resume with passport-size photo, proof of Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card, all educational qualification certificates, and Caste Certificate (if applicable) — all in original along with self-attested photocopies.

Q5. Does NMDC Apprenticeship guarantee a permanent job after training?

No, this apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act-1961 is a training program only and does not guarantee any permanent employment on completion. However, candidates may apply when NMDC announces regular recruitment notifications in the future.

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