Overview
NMDC Steel Limited is recruiting 100 trade apprentices across four categories (COPA, Welder, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Electrician) through walk‑in drives from 12 to 15 January 2026. Candidates must hold relevant trade certificates, register on the apprenticeship portal, attend the walk‑in, bring required documents, and will receive stipend per DGT guidelines. No age limit or application fee is mentioned.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC Steel) Limited
- Qualification
- COPA: Trade Certificate, 1 year regular course; Welder: Welder – Trade Certificate, 1 year regular course; Mechanical (Fitter): Fitter - Trade Certificate, 2 year regular course; Electrical (Electrician): Electrician Trade Certificate, 2 year regular course
- Vacancies
- 100
- Posted
- 27 December 2025
Important Dates
| notification_date | 27 December 2025 |
| walk_in_drive_date_copa | 12 January 2026 |
| walk_in_drive_date_welder | 13 January 2026 |
| walk_in_drive_date_mechanical | 14 January 2026 |
| walk_in_drive_date_electrical | 15 January 2026 |
| reporting_time | 09:00 AM |
Selection Process
Screen test / Trade test followed by verification of documents; selection subject to satisfactory verification; SC/ST/OBC selection as per Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and government quota; no employment guarantee after training.
How to Apply
Register on the apprenticeship portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/candidate-login) before the walk‑in drive., Attend the walk‑in drive on the date assigned to your trade category., Arrive at the venue by 09:00 AM to register., Bring a resume with a recent passport‑size photo, self‑attested photocopies of all certificates, proof of date of birth, address proof, caste certificate, and ITI qualification., Undergo the screen test / trade test., Selected candidates will receive stipend as per DGT Guidelines and will undergo a medical test before joining.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NMDC Steel Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 100 Posts?
notification date: 27 December 2025; walk in drive date copa: 12 January 2026; walk in drive date welder: 13 January 2026; walk in drive date mechanical: 14 January 2026; walk in drive date electrical: 15 January 2026; reporting time: 09:00 AM
What is the age limit?
Not mentioned
What is the selection process?
Screen test / Trade test followed by verification of documents; selection subject to satisfactory verification; SC/ST/OBC selection as per Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and government quota; no employment guarantee after training.