Overview
NALCO has announced recruitment of 110 Graduate Engineer Trainee posts for 2026, requiring a bachelor’s degree in engineering, GATE 2025 qualification, and a maximum age of 30 years. The salary ranges from Rs.40,000 to Rs.1.4 lakh during training and Rs.60,000 to Rs.1.8 lakh post‑training. Applications open on 2 January 2026 and close on 22 January 2026, with fees of Rs.500 for general/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs.100 for SC/ST/PwBD/departmental candidates. Selection is based on GATE marks (90%) and a personal interview (10%).
Key Details
- Organization
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology with minimum 65% marks for UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD (aggregate of all semesters). Final‑year candidates may apply if they pass the exam before interview. Disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical. GATE 2025 qualification in the relevant discipline is desirable.
- Vacancies
- 110
- Last date to apply
- 22/01/2026 (4 PM)
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 30/12/2025 |
| Opening of Online Submission | 02/01/2026 (10 AM) |
| Last Date of Deposit of Application/Processing Fees | 22/01/2026 (4 PM) |
| Last Date of Submission of Online Application | 22/01/2026 (5 PM) |
| Upper Age Limit (as on) | 22/01/2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Mechanical: 59; Electrical: 27; Chemical: 24; Total: 110
Selection Process
Candidates are shortlisted based on GATE‑2025 marks (90%) and a personal interview (10%). Final selection is based on the combined score of GATE marks and interview performance.
How to Apply
Go to the NALCO career page at https://www.nalcoindia.com., Read the advertisement carefully., Click ‘Apply Now’ and register with correct credentials., Fill in the online application form with required details., At Step 4, click ‘Pay Application fee through SBI Collect’., Select ‘Odisha’ as state, ‘PSU‑Public Sector Undertaking’ as type, and ‘NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LTD’ as PSU., Choose the appropriate payment category (GET Rectt‑GATE 2025 for UR/OBC/EWS or for SC/ST/PwBD/DEPTT)., Enter GATE registration number, name, discipline, category, DOB, email, and mobile number., Submit the payment via Net Banking, Debit Card, or UPI., Receive an e‑receipt and note the SBI Collect reference number., Upload scanned copies of passport‑size photo, signature, GATE admit card, score card, and SBI collect copy., Edit the application if necessary and click ‘Final Submission’., Print the application for future reference., A unique application number will be generated and sent to your email and mobile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NALCO Graduate Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 110 Posts?
Advertisement Date: 30/12/2025; Opening of Online Submission: 02/01/2026 (10 AM); Last Date of Deposit of Application/Processing Fees: 22/01/2026 (4 PM); Last Date of Submission of Online Application: 22/01/2026 (5 PM); Upper Age Limit (as on): 22/01/2026
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS: 500; SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental: 100
What is the age limit?
Maximum 30 years as on 22/01/2026. Age relaxations: SC/ST +5 years, OBC(NCL) +3 years, PwBD‑UR +10 years, PwBD‑OBC +13 years, PwBD‑SC/ST +15 years. No upper age limit for departmental candidates.
What is the selection process?
Candidates are shortlisted based on GATE‑2025 marks (90%) and a personal interview (10%). Final selection is based on the combined score of GATE marks and interview performance.