NALCO Non-Executive 2026 – 55 Posts

Organization	National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - A Navratna Government of India Enterprise
Post Name	Operator (HEMM) Gr. III, Mining Mate Gr. III, Jr. Foreman (Mines), Jr. Foreman (Electrical), SUPT(JOT)-Operator, Operator Gr. III, SUPT(JOT)-Fitter, Technician (Fitter) Gr. III, SUPT(JOT)-Electrical, Technician (Electrical) Gr. III, SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory, SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic, Technician (Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III
Total Vacancies	55
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Pan India
Notification No.	10260213 dated 14.05.2026
Last Updated	21 May 2026

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply	10-06-2026 (upto 23:55 Hrs.)
Event	Date
Opening Of Online Application Submission	21-05-2026 (10:00 Hrs.)
Age Calculated As On	10-06-2026 (last date of online application submission)
Cbt / Trade Test Date	To be notified on NALCO website and through email/SMS

Application Fee

General / UR

Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) - Non-refundable

SC

Exempted (No fee)

Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Fee can be paid through dedicated bank account, net banking, debit card, or UPI only. Fee shall not be collected by any other mode. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before paying the fee. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Land Ousted candidates, and internal candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.

Age Limit

Details	Age is calculated as on the last date of online application submission (10-06-2026). Upper age limit is relaxable for various categories. The maximum upper age limit including all relaxations shall not exceed 56 years. The relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) is subject to availability of vacancy for the particular category. \| Additional relaxations: Ex-Servicemen and children/family members of those who died in the 1984 riots will get relaxation as per Government of India directives.

Details

Age is calculated as on the last date of online application submission (10-06-2026). Upper age limit is relaxable for various categories. The maximum upper age limit including all relaxations shall not exceed 56 years. The relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) is subject to availability of vacancy for the particular category. | Additional relaxations: Ex-Servicemen and children/family members of those who died in the 1984 riots will get relaxation as per Government of India directives.

Qualification / Eligibility

Details	Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (10-06-2026). Qualifications must be from Universities or Institutes recognized/accredited by UGC/AICTE/NCVT/NCVET/SCTE&VT set up by Central/State Government. Only full-time qualifications will be considered. ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. in the specific branch/subjects as mentioned against respective posts will be considered as eligible qualifications; ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. in other branches will not be considered. No claim of possession of equivalent qualifications will be entertained. \| Educational Qualification (Post-wise) \| Operator (HEMM) Gr. III \| 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) of 2 years duration in Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) trade OR 1 year duration in Diesel Mechanic Trade Apprenticeship Certificate in MMV or Diesel Mechanic Trade required Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence mandatory First Aid Training Certificate desirable \| Mining Mate Gr. III \| 10th Pass Valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency (Restricted to Opencast Metalliferous Mines) issued by DGMS First Aid Certificate preferable \| Jr. Foreman (Mines) \| Diploma in Mining / Mining Engineering Valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency (Restricted to Opencast Metalliferous Mines) issued by DGMS \| Jr. Foreman (Electrical) \| Full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution Valid Supervisory Certificate of Competency (M.V/H.T/E.H.T) issued by the Electrical Licensing Board, Odisha covering Mining installations \| SUPT (JOT)-Operator & Operator Gr. III \| 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Electronics Mechanic / Technician Mechatronics / Electrician / Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic / Fitter Trade (2 years duration) Apprenticeship Certificate required \| SUPT (JOT)-Fitter & Technician (Fitter) Gr. III \| 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Fitter Trade (2 years duration) Apprenticeship Certificate required \| SUPT (JOT)-Electrical & Technician (Electrical) Gr. III \| 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Electrician Trade (2 years duration) Apprenticeship Certificate required \| SUPT (JOT)-Laboratory \| B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry \| SUPT (JOT)-Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic & Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III \| 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic Trade (2 years duration) Apprenticeship Certificate required \| ** If the Supervisory Certificate of Competency (M.V/H.T/E.H.T) is granted by any other Electrical Licensing Board, the candidate must get it endorsed for validity from the Electrical Licensing Board of Odisha as per the Electrical Licensing Board Regulation, Odisha, 2014, failing which his service will not be confirmed.
Matched Qualifications	10TH_Pass, ITI, Diploma, B_Tech_BE, B_Sc, MA, M_A, M_E_MTech, MS_MD, CA, CS

Details

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (10-06-2026). Qualifications must be from Universities or Institutes recognized/accredited by UGC/AICTE/NCVT/NCVET/SCTE&VT set up by Central/State Government. Only full-time qualifications will be considered. ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. in the specific branch/subjects as mentioned against respective posts will be considered as eligible qualifications; ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. in other branches will not be considered. No claim of possession of equivalent qualifications will be entertained. | Educational Qualification (Post-wise) | Operator (HEMM) Gr. III | 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) of 2 years duration in Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) trade OR 1 year duration in Diesel Mechanic Trade Apprenticeship Certificate in MMV or Diesel Mechanic Trade required Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence mandatory First Aid Training Certificate desirable | Mining Mate Gr. III | 10th Pass Valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency (Restricted to Opencast Metalliferous Mines) issued by DGMS First Aid Certificate preferable | Jr. Foreman (Mines) | Diploma in Mining / Mining Engineering Valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency (Restricted to Opencast Metalliferous Mines) issued by DGMS | Jr. Foreman (Electrical) | Full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution Valid Supervisory Certificate of Competency (M.V/H.T/E.H.T) issued by the Electrical Licensing Board, Odisha covering Mining installations | SUPT (JOT)-Operator & Operator Gr. III | 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Electronics Mechanic / Technician Mechatronics / Electrician / Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic / Fitter Trade (2 years duration) Apprenticeship Certificate required | SUPT (JOT)-Fitter & Technician (Fitter) Gr. III | 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Fitter Trade (2 years duration) Apprenticeship Certificate required | SUPT (JOT)-Electrical & Technician (Electrical) Gr. III | 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Electrician Trade (2 years duration) Apprenticeship Certificate required | SUPT (JOT)-Laboratory | B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry | SUPT (JOT)-Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic & Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III | 10th Pass with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic Trade (2 years duration) Apprenticeship Certificate required | ** If the Supervisory Certificate of Competency (M.V/H.T/E.H.T) is granted by any other Electrical Licensing Board, the candidate must get it endorsed for validity from the Electrical Licensing Board of Odisha as per the Electrical Licensing Board Regulation, Odisha, 2014, failing which his service will not be confirmed.

Matched Qualifications

10TH_Pass, ITI, Diploma, B_Tech_BE, B_Sc, MA, M_A, M_E_MTech, MS_MD, CA, CS

Vacancy Details

Sr. No.	Post Name	Total Posts
1	Operator (HEMM) Gr. III	6
2	Mining Mate Gr. III	21
3	Jr. Foreman (Mines)	8
4	Jr. Foreman (Electrical)	3
5	SUPT(JOT)-Operator	55
6	Operator Gr. III	54
7	SUPT(JOT)-Fitter	12
8	Technician (Fitter) Gr. III	13
9	SUPT(JOT)-Electrical	35
10	Technician (Electrical) Gr. III	35
11	SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory	6
12	SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic	10
13	Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III	10
Total		268

Category-wise Vacancy

Category	Posts
Post	Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III
Grade & Pay Scale	T0 grade (Rs. 29500–3%–70000/-)
Total Posts	10

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Scale	Rs. 29,500 – 3% – 70,000/- (Induction Level)

Selection Process

1Type Objective type - 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 1 mark each

2Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)

3Question Paper Composition 60% Technical (domain specific) questions + 40% Non-t

4Language English and Hindi only

5Negative Marking No negative marking

6Posts Selection Mode CBT Weightage Trade Test Weightage

7SUPT(JOT)-Operator, SUPT(JOT)-Fitter, SUPT(JOT)-Electrical, SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory

8Operator (HEMM) Gr. III, Mining Mate Gr. III, Jr. Foreman (Mines), Jr. Foreman (

9Sl. No. State City / Cities

101 Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam

112 Assam Guwahati

123 Maharashtra Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane / MMR region

134 Delhi Delhi / NCR

145 Odisha Angul, Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack,

156 Tamil Nadu Chennai

167 West Bengal Kolkata

17The selection process consists of Computer Based Test (CBT) and/or Trade Test

18followed by Document Verification and Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME).

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209

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22and 12 of the vacancy table

23selection will be based on CBT only. For posts at Sl. No. 1

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30and 13

31selection will be made through both CBT and Trade Test

32with a weightage of 60% for CBT and 40% for Trade Test. There is no negative mar

33Computer Based Test (CBT) Details

34Selection Mode - Post-wise

35Tentative CBT Cities (Annexure-II)

How to Apply

1Applications must be submitted online only through the official NALCO website https://www.nalcoindia.com. Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. The online application is a 2-step process -
2Step-I: Registration and profile creation
3Step-II: Login with credentials, fill application form, upload documents, and make online payment of fee (if applicable). Candidates must carefully furnish all correct details as no change/edit will be allowed after submission. A candidate is allowed to apply for only one post; if multiple applications are submitted for a single post, the latest application will be considered and the rest rejected. If a candidate applies for multiple posts, the candidature will be summarily rejected. Before applying online, candidates must scan and keep ready: passport-size photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 20–50 KB), signature (blue/black ink, 10–20 KB), left thumb impression, hand-written declaration, and all relevant certificates.
4Documents to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
5Left Thumb Impression
6Hand Written Declaration (in English, blue/black ink)
7Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation Certificate / School Leaving Certificate / Matriculation mark sheet) (PDF)
8Photo Identity Proof (PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Voter's Card / Bank Passbook with photograph / Photo ID issued by Gazetted Officer) (PDF)
9Educational Certificates - All mark sheets and certificates (Final or Provisional) of Class 10th, ITI, Graduation, Diploma (as applicable) (PDF)
10Ex-Servicemen eligibility proof with declarations as per latest Government guidelines (if applicable) (PDF)
11Valid Employment Exchange Registration Card
12Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence (for Sl. No. 1 - Operator HEMM post)
13Valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency / Electrical Supervisor's Certificate of Competency / Mining Mate Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS (as applicable for the post applied for)
14National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) with requisite endorsement
15Latest SC / ST / Disability Certificate / OBC (NCL) Certificate / EWS - Income & Asset Certificate, issued on or after 01-04-2026, in prescribed format (PDF)
16Experience Certificate (if applicable) in the format given at Annexure-IV, on letterhead of the Organisation, along with offer of appointment and last pay slip
17Land Ousted candidates - all supporting documents including land documents, legal heir certificate, and affidavit in prescribed format (Annexure-III) on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 25/-
18Apply Online at: https://www.nalcoindia.com → Career page → Current Openings → Recruitment of Non-Executive Personnel – M&R Complex, Damanjodi-2026 → View Advertisement → Click here to Apply Online
19For any queries: https://ccrs.ibps.in or Toll-free Helpline No. 1800222366 or 18001034566 (09:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days except Saturday, Sunday, and holidays).

Important Instructions

A candidate is allowed to apply for only one post - applications for multiple posts will result in summary rejection of all applications. Only full-time qualifications from recognized institutes will be considered; ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. must be in the specific branch/trade prescribed for the post. All qualifications and experience must have been acquired on or before the closing date of application (10-06-2026). OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01-04-2026 (Central List OBC only - State Government OBC lists are not followed). EWS Income & Asset Certificate must be issued on or after 01-04-2026 based on FY 2025-26 income. PwBD candidates must possess a Disability Certificate certifying minimum 40% disability issued as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. Only permanent (non-temporary) disabilities are eligible for reservation and age relaxation. Land Ousted candidates whose lands have been acquired for the NALCO project at Damanjodi must upload a valid Employment Preference Certificate - maximum age is 40 years as on 10-06-2026. Employees of PSUs/Government organizations must apply through proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification. Candidates working in PSUs/Government organizations who fail to produce NOC will not be considered for appointment; their application will be subject to submission of original release order. Application fee once paid shall neither be refunded under any circumstances nor held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection. No documents/certificates and application forms are required to be sent by post. Signature / hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted. Electronic gadgets including mobile phones, smartwatches, etc. are not permitted inside the CBT examination hall - carrying them may lead to criminal prosecution. Canvassing in any form during any stage of recruitment will render the candidate ineligible. Any dispute with regard to this recruitment will be settled within the jurisdiction of Cuttack (Odisha) only. NALCO does not seek payment of any kind other than the above-mentioned application fee - candidates are cautioned against fraud.

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FAQs

Q1. What is NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?

NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by National Aluminium Company Limited for Non-Executive Personnel at its Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex in Damanjodi, Odisha under Advertisement No. 10260213. The notification covers various Operator, Mining Mate, Jr. Foreman, SUPT(JOT), and Technician posts in different trades.

Q2. What are the important dates for NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?

The online application process starts on 21 May 2026 at 10:00 hours and closes on 10 June 2026 up to 23:55 hours. The Computer Based Test and Trade Test dates will be notified later on the official NALCO website and via email/SMS.

Q3. Which posts are available under NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?

Available posts include Operator (HEMM) Gr. III, Mining Mate Gr. III, Jr. Foreman (Mines), Jr. Foreman (Electrical), various SUPT(JOT) posts, Operator Gr. III, and Technician posts in Fitter, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines. These posts fall under T0 and S0 non-executive grades with specified pay scales.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for NALCO Non-Executive posts?

Candidates must have full-time qualifications like 10th with ITI (NCVT/NCVET), relevant trade apprenticeship certificates, B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry, or Diploma in Mining/Electrical Engineering as specified for each post. Only qualifications in the prescribed branches or trades from recognized institutes will be accepted, and equivalent qualifications are not considered.

Q5. What is the age limit for NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?

For SUPT(JOT) posts (fresher), the upper age limit is 27 years for UR/EWS, 30 years for OBC (NCL), and 32 years for SC/ST candidates, with higher limits for PwBD as per category. For Operator/Technician/Mining Mate and Jr. Foreman posts, the maximum upper age including all relaxations cannot exceed 56 years.

Q6. What is the application fee for NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?

General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of 100 rupees through online payment modes like net banking, cards, or UPI. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Land Ousted candidates, and internal candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.

Q7. What is the selection process for NALCO Non-Executive posts?

The selection process comprises a Computer Based Test, Trade Test for certain posts, followed by document verification and pre-employment medical examination. For some SUPT(JOT) posts selection is based only on CBT, while for Operator, Technician, Mining Mate, and Jr. Foreman posts selection is based on combined CBT and Trade Test scores with 60:40 weightage.

Q8. What is the CBT exam pattern for NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?

The CBT is an objective test of 100 multiple choice questions of one mark each conducted for 120 minutes. The paper consists of 60 percent domain-specific technical questions and 40 percent non-technical questions from quantitative aptitude, reasoning, general knowledge, and English, with no negative marking.

What is NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?