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NLC India sets apprentice stipends from ₹12,000 to ₹15,028
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NLC India Limited, the Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, has announced 1,235 apprentice vacancies for the 2026-27 period. Monthly stipends range from ₹12,000 to ₹15,028 depending on qualification. Graduate engineering apprentices receive the highest stipend of ₹15,028 per month, while ITI trade apprentices get ₹12,000 per month.
Technician (diploma) and graduate non-engineering apprentices both receive ₹12,524 per month. The training period is 12 months, with the stipend paid monthly. The stipend amounts are fixed and do not vary by marks or location. Earlier in 2026, a separate Neyveli trade drive offered ₹11,040 per month. No application fee is mentioned in the 2026-27 notifications.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The stipend amounts are fixed and do not vary by marks or location, which removes any ambiguity for applicants choosing between categories. The ₹3,000 monthly gap between graduate engineers and ITI apprentices can accumulate to roughly ₹30,000 over the one-year training, a meaningful difference for candidates deciding whether to pursue a degree. NLC India has not announced whether these apprentices will be considered for permanent roles after the 12-month period, leaving the long-term career benefit of the training unspecified. The application details themselves are what remain open.
Source: jagranjosh.com
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