NLCIL Executive Recruitment 2026: 145 Vacancies

Oct 15, 2026 4 min read

Job highlights

Organisation NLC India Limited (NLCIL)
Location Neyveli, Cuddalore District
State 🛕 Tamil Nadu
Employment type Other
Vacancies 145
Salary INR 40,000 – 260,000 / month
Education Post-specific educational qualifications have not been published in the indicative advertisement and will be stated in the detailed advertisement.
Experience Post-qualification experience requirements have not been published; NLCIL will provide them in the detailed advertisement.
Age limit Age criteria and any relaxation have not been specified in the indicative advertisement; check the detailed advertisement.
Application fee Not stated in the indicative advertisement; check the detailed notice for fee requirements or exemptions.

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Government of India enterprise, has announced an Executive recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The 145 openings cover several grades and disciplines; interested candidates should check the detailed advertisement for the exact qualification, experience and age requirements before applying.

The vacancies span Thermal, Mines, Projects and HR areas, with posts based in Neyveli, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. Applications are to be submitted online, but the opening and closing dates have not yet been announced; NLCIL has indicated that the detailed advertisement will provide the application schedule and eligibility information. The stated selection process is shortlisting based on qualification and experience, followed by an interview.

Important Dates

EventDate or status
Indicative advertisement, Advertisement No. 11/2026Released; exact release date not specified
Detailed advertisementTo be hosted on the NLCIL website
Online application startsTo be announced
Last date to apply onlineTo be announced

Vacancy Details

NLCIL has notified 145 posts across Executive grades E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-6 and E-7. The advertisement gives the post and area-wise count below. A category-wise distribution for UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD candidates has not yet been provided and is expected in the detailed advertisement.

PostAreaGrade and pay scale (INR)Vacancies
Deputy General Manager (Mechanical)ThermalE-7; 100000–2600001
Deputy General Manager (Electrical)ThermalE-7; 100000–2600001
Deputy General Manager (Civil)ThermalE-7; 100000–2600002
Additional Chief Manager (Security)HRE-6; 90000–2400002
Executive Engineer (Mechanical)ThermalE-4; 70000–2000007
Executive Engineer (Mechanical)MinesE-4; 70000–20000040
Executive Engineer (Mechanical)ProjectsE-4; 70000–2000004
Executive Engineer (Electrical)ThermalE-4; 70000–2000006
Executive Engineer (Electrical)MinesE-4; 70000–20000020
Executive Engineer (Electrical)ProjectsE-4; 70000–2000003
Executive Engineer (Civil)ThermalE-4; 70000–2000005
Executive Engineer (Civil)MinesE-4; 70000–2000008
Executive Engineer (Civil)ProjectsE-4; 70000–2000002
Executive Engineer (C & I)ThermalE-4; 70000–2000004
Executive Engineer (Environmental Engineering)MinesE-4; 70000–2000002
Executive Engineer (Chemical)ThermalE-4; 70000–2000004
Executive Engineer (Chemical)ProjectsE-4; 70000–2000001
Executive Engineer (Mining)MinesE-4; 70000–20000012
Executive Engineer (Safety)ProjectsE-4; 70000–2000001
Deputy Manager (Human Resources)HRE-3; 60000–1800007
Deputy Manager (Legal)HRE-3; 60000–1800003
Assistant Executive Manager (Scientific)ThermalE-2; 50000–1600005
Assistant Executive Manager (Scientific)ProjectsE-2; 50000–1600004
Assistant Manager (Security)HRE-1; 40000–1400001
Total145

The discipline summary groups the vacancies as follows: Mechanical (Deputy General Manager and Executive Engineer), 52; Electrical (Deputy General Manager and Executive Engineer), 30; Civil (Deputy General Manager and Executive Engineer), 17; Mining, 12; Scientific, 9; Human Resources, 7; Chemical, 5; C & I (Control and Instrumentation), 4; Security, 3; Legal, 3; Environmental Engineering, 2; and Safety, 1. Executive Engineer posts account for 119 of the vacancies, including 40 Mechanical posts in Mines.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The indicative notice does not specify the educational qualifications or post-qualification experience for individual posts. NLCIL says these requirements, along with reservation details and other conditions, will be included in the detailed advertisement. Candidates should use that advertisement to confirm they meet the requirements for their chosen role before submitting an application.

Age Limit

The age limit and any applicable age relaxations have not been stated in the indicative notice. NLCIL is expected to provide the post-specific age criteria and relevant conditions in the detailed advertisement.

Application Fee

The indicative advertisement does not state an application fee or fee exemptions. Check the detailed notice and online application instructions for any fee applicable to your category.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official NLC India Limited website at nlcindia.in and open its Careers page.
  2. Locate the detailed advertisement for Advertisement No. 11/2026, covering Executive posts in various grades and disciplines.
  3. Read the eligibility, experience, age, reservation and fee instructions for the post you intend to apply for.
  4. When the online application portal opens, register and complete the application form with the requested information.
  5. Upload the required documents and photograph, provide payment details and pay any fee that applies, then submit the form before the announced deadline.
  6. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for your records.

Prepare the details and documents that may be requested, including a valid mobile number and active email address, educational and experience certificates, a recent photograph, signature, valid identity proof, payment details and a category certificate for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD or EWS applicants where applicable. Follow the detailed advertisement for the final document requirements.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notified pay scales vary by grade. The detailed post-wise listing shows scales from INR 40000–140000 for E-1 to INR 100000–260000 for E-7.

GradePost or postsPay scale (INR)Vacancies
E-7Deputy General Manager100000–2600004
E-6Additional Chief Manager90000–2400002
E-4Executive Engineer70000–200000119
E-3Deputy Manager60000–18000010
E-2Assistant Executive Manager50000–1600009
E-1Assistant Manager40000–1400001
Total145

Selection Process

Selection is planned in two stages. First, NLCIL will shortlist applicants based on their qualifications and experience. Candidates shortlisted at that stage will be called for an interview; the indicative notice does not provide further details about the interview or final selection criteria.

Eligible candidates should monitor the official NLCIL Careers page for the detailed advertisement, confirmed eligibility rules and application dates, and submit an online application before the last date once the portal opens.

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Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are available in NLCIL Executive Recruitment 2026? +

The notification lists 145 Executive vacancies across multiple grades and disciplines.

When does the online application open, and what is the last date? +

NLCIL has not announced either date. The application schedule is expected in the detailed advertisement.

What qualifications and experience are required? +

The indicative notice does not provide post-specific qualification or experience criteria. Candidates should consult the detailed advertisement before applying.

What is the application fee? +

The indicative notice does not state the fee or any exemptions. Check the detailed advertisement and online application instructions.

How will candidates be selected? +

The stated process is shortlisting based on qualification and experience, followed by an interview.

What pay scales are offered for the Executive posts? +

The listed scales range from INR 40000–140000 for E-1 to INR 100000–260000 for E-7. For example, Executive Engineers are in E-4 at INR 70000–200000.

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