NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 268 Technician, Operator and More Posts
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - A Navratna Government of India Enterprise
Short Information
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on the official website nalcoindia.com. A total of 272 vacancies have been announced through the NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Opening Of Online Application Submission | 21-05-2026 (10:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date To Apply | 10-06-2026 (upto 23:55 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 Fee | Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) - Non-refundable |
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| Sc Fee | Exempted (No fee) |
| Details | 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. |
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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. |
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Vacancy Details
- {'Sl. No.': '1', 'Post': 'Operator (HEMM) Gr. III', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'T0 grade (Rs. 29500–3%–70000/-)', 'Total Posts': '6'}
- {'Sl. No.': '2', 'Post': 'Mining Mate Gr. III', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'T0 grade (Rs. 29500–3%–70000/-)', 'Total Posts': '21'}
- {'Sl. No.': '3', 'Post': 'Jr. Foreman (Mines)', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'S0 grade (Rs. 36500–3%–115000/-)', 'Total Posts': '8'}
- {'Sl. No.': '4', 'Post': 'Jr. Foreman (Electrical)', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'S0 grade (Rs. 36500–3%–115000/-)', 'Total Posts': '3'}
- {'Sl. No.': '5', 'Post': 'SUPT(JOT)-Operator', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'SUPT → JOT → T0 grade', 'Total Posts': '55'}
- {'Sl. No.': '6', 'Post': 'Operator Gr. III', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'T0 grade (Rs. 29500–3%–70000/-)', 'Total Posts': '54'}
- {'Sl. No.': '7', 'Post': 'SUPT(JOT)-Fitter', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'SUPT → JOT → T0 grade', 'Total Posts': '12'}
- {'Sl. No.': '8', 'Post': 'Technician (Fitter) Gr. III', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'T0 grade (Rs. 29500–3%–70000/-)', 'Total Posts': '13'}
- {'Sl. No.': '9', 'Post': 'SUPT(JOT)-Electrical', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'SUPT → JOT → T0 grade', 'Total Posts': '35'}
- {'Sl. No.': '10', 'Post': 'Technician (Electrical) Gr. III', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'T0 grade (Rs. 29500–3%–70000/-)', 'Total Posts': '35'}
- {'Sl. No.': '11', 'Post': 'SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'SUPT → JOT-Lab → T0 grade', 'Total Posts': '6'}
- {'Sl. No.': '12', 'Post': 'SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'SUPT → JOT → T0 grade', 'Total Posts': '10'}
- {'Sl. No.': '13', 'Post': 'Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III', 'Grade & Pay Scale': 'T0 grade (Rs. 29500–3%–70000/-)', 'Total Posts': '10'}
Category Wise Vacancy
| Post | Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III |
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| 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) |
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| Stipend During Supt Training (12 Months) | Rs. 12,000/- per month |
| Stipend During Jot Training First 12 Months | Rs. 15,000/- per month |
| Stipend During Jot Training Remaining Period | Rs. 15,500/- per month |
| Medical Facility During Training | Indoor and Outdoor at NALCO Hospital |
| On Placement (T0 Grade) | Rs. 29,500 – 3% – 70,000/- with all regular employee emoluments |
| Other Benefits On Placement | Transport Allowance, HRA / Housing, Site Location Allowance, Leave Travel Allowance, Medical Facility (CHSS), Educational facilities, PF, Gratuity, Group Insurance, Pension (NALCO Defined Contribution Pension Scheme 2025), Performance Linked Incentive Scheme, etc. |
Selection Process
- Type Objective type - 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 1 mark each
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Question Paper Composition 60% Technical (domain specific) questions + 40% Non-technical questions (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge and English)
- Language English and Hindi only
- Negative Marking No negative marking
- Posts Selection Mode CBT Weightage Trade Test Weightage
- SUPT(JOT)-Operator, SUPT(JOT)-Fitter, SUPT(JOT)-Electrical, SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory, SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic (Sl. No. 5, 7, 9, 11, 12) CBT only 100% -
- Operator (HEMM) Gr. III, Mining Mate Gr. III, Jr. Foreman (Mines), Jr. Foreman (Electrical), Operator Gr. III, Technician (Fitter) Gr. III, Technician (Electrical) Gr. III, Technician (Instrumentation) Gr. III (Sl. No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13) CBT + Trade Test 60% 40%
- Sl. No. State City / Cities
- 1 Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam
- 2 Assam Guwahati
- 3 Maharashtra Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane / MMR region
- 4 Delhi Delhi / NCR
- 5 Odisha Angul, Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, Koraput, Rourkela, Sambalpur
- 6 Tamil Nadu Chennai
- 7 West Bengal Kolkata
- The selection process consists of Computer Based Test (CBT) and/or Trade Test
- followed by Document Verification and Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME). For posts at Sl. No. 5
- 7
- 9
- 11
- and 12 of the vacancy table
- selection will be based on CBT only. For posts at Sl. No. 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 10
- and 13
- selection will be made through both CBT and Trade Test
- with a weightage of 60% for CBT and 40% for Trade Test. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. CBT will be conducted in English and Hindi only.
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Details
- Selection Mode - Post-wise
- Tentative CBT Cities (Annexure-II)
How To Apply
- Applications 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 -
- Step-I: Registration and profile creation
- Step-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.
- Documents to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
- Left Thumb Impression
- Hand Written Declaration (in English, blue/black ink)
- Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation Certificate / School Leaving Certificate / Matriculation mark sheet) (PDF)
- Photo Identity Proof (PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Voter's Card / Bank Passbook with photograph / Photo ID issued by Gazetted Officer) (PDF)
- Educational Certificates - All mark sheets and certificates (Final or Provisional) of Class 10th, ITI, Graduation, Diploma (as applicable) (PDF)
- Ex-Servicemen eligibility proof with declarations as per latest Government guidelines (if applicable) (PDF)
- Valid Employment Exchange Registration Card
- Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence (for Sl. No. 1 - Operator HEMM post)
- Valid 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)
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) with requisite endorsement
- Latest SC / ST / Disability Certificate / OBC (NCL) Certificate / EWS - Income & Asset Certificate, issued on or after 01-04-2026, in prescribed format (PDF)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable) in the format given at Annexure-IV, on letterhead of the Organisation, along with offer of appointment and last pay slip
- Land 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/-
- Apply 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
- For 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
About National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - A Navratna Government of India Enterprise Recruitment
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - A Navratna Government of India Enterprise ne NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 268 Technician, Operator and More Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 55 posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 10-06-2026 (upto 23:55 Hrs.) hai.
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