NALCO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 268 Non-Executive Posts (Extended Deadline)
Great news for applicants: The NALCO Recruitment 2026 application deadline has been extended. Interested candidates can now submit their online applications for these 268 Non-Executive positions until 17 June 2026.
NALCO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| NALCO Recruitment 2026 | |
| Organization | National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) |
| Post Name | Operator, Mining Mate, Junior Foreman, SUPT(JOT)-Operator, Technician |
| Advt. No. | 10260213 |
| Number of Vacancies | 268 |
| Application Dates | 21 May 2026 to 17 June 2026 (extended) |
| Educational Qualification | 10+ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. |
| Upper Age Limit | 40 years |
| Salary | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 1,15,000/ |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test, Trade Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.nalcoindia.com |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Link |
NALCO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Name of Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Starts | 21 May 2026 (10:00 Hrs.) |
| Apply Online Ends | 17 June 2026 ( 23:55 Hrs.) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 17 June 2026 ( 23:55 Hrs.) |
| Age Calculated As On | 10 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
NALCO Vacancy Details
Please refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of the available vacancies per post.
| Name of Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Operator (HEMM) Gr. III | 06 |
| Mining Mate Gr. III | 21 |
| Jr. Foreman (Mines) | 08 |
| Jr. Foreman (Electrical) | 03 |
| SUPT(JOT)-Operator | 55 |
| Operator Gr. III | 54 |
| SUPT(JOT)-Fitter | 12 |
| Technician (Fitter) Gr. III | 13 |
| SUPT(JOT)-Electrical | 35 |
| Technician (Electrical) Gr. III | 35 |
| SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory | 06 |
| SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic | 10 |
| Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III | 10 |
NALCO Educational Qualification
Review the educational and professional requirements thoroughly to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before submitting your application.
| Name of Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Operator (HEMM) Gr. III |
|
| Mining Mate Gr. III | 10th with a valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency (Restricted to Opencast Metalliferous Mines) being issued by DGMS. First Aid certificate preferred. |
| Jr. Foreman (Mines) | Diploma in Mining/Mining Engineering with a valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency (Restricted to Opencast Metalliferous Mines) being issued by DGMS. |
| Jr. Foreman (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering with a 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 with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Electronics Mechanic/Technician, Mechatronics/Electrician/ Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic/ Fitter Trade of 2 years’ duration, along with an apprenticeship certificate. |
| SUPT(JOT)-Fitter & Technician (Fitter) Gr. III | 10th with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in the Fitter Trade of 2 years’ duration, along with an apprenticeship certificate. |
| SUPT(JOT)-Electrical & Technician (Electrical) Gr. III | 10th with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Electrician Trade of 2 years’ duration, along with an apprenticeship certificate. |
| SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory | B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry. |
| SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation/ Instrument Mechanic & Technician (Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III | 10th with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic Trade of 2 years’ duration, along with an apprenticeship certificate |
NALCO Age Limit
Carefully verify that you meet the specified age limit requirements before proceeding with the formal application process.
| Post Type | UR & EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC/ST | PwBD -UR | PwBD – OBC(NCL) | PwBD – SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPT(JOT) posts (Fresher) | 27 years | 30 years | 32 years | 37 years | 40 years | 42 years |
| Operator / Technician / Mining Mate Gr. III posts (Experienced) | 35 years | 38 years | 40 years | 45 years | 48 years | 50 years |
| Jr. Foreman posts (Experienced) | 40 years | 43 years | 45 years | 50 years | 53 years | 55 years |
| Land Ousted Candidates (M&R Complex, Damanjodi) | Maximum 40 years | |||||
NALCO Online Apply Link 2026
The official online application portal is now active. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply by the extended deadline of 17 June 2026. Use the direct application link provided below to get started.
Click Here to Apply Online for NALCO Recruitment 2026
NALCO Application Fees 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen /Land Ousted/Internal Candidates | Nil |
Documents Required for NALCO Recruitment 2026
- Scanned image of a recent coloured Photograph.
- Scanned image of Signature (in blue or black ink).
- Scanned image of left thumb impression (in blue or black ink).
- Scanned image of Declaration (in blue or black ink).
- Separate self-attested scanned copies of the following documents.
- Certificate of Date of Birth Proof (issued by Municipality, etc., or Matriculation/High School / SSC Certificate)
- Matriculation Certificate
- Higher Secondary Certificate
- Degree Certificates
- Essential qualification: Certificate, which makes him/her eligible to apply for the post, along with the marksheet
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS) (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (Minimum 40% permanent disability) (if applicable)
- Age relaxation certificate (if applicable)
NALCO Selection Process 2026
The selection process for NALCO is a multi-stage procedure. Candidates must qualify in each phase to advance toward final selection. The NALCO Recruitment 2026 assessment stages include:
- Computer-Based Test
- Trade Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
NALCO Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Non-Technical | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 120 Minutes |
| Reasoning | ||||
| General Knowledge | ||||
| English | ||||
| Technical | Domain-Specific | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
Note: The examination paper will be provided in both English and Hindi, and there is no negative marking system for this recruitment exam.
NALCO Salary Structure 2026
| Name of Posts | Grade | & Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Operator (HEMM) Gr. III | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| Mining Mate Gr. III | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| Jr. Foreman (Mines) | S0 grade | Rs. 36,500 to Rs. 1,15, 000/- |
| Jr. Foreman (Electrical) | S0 grade | Rs. 36,500 to Rs. 1,15, 000/- |
| SUPT(JOT)-Operator | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| Operator Gr. III | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| SUPT(JOT)-Fitter | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| Technician (Fitter) Gr. III | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| SUPT(JOT)-Electrical | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| Technician (Electrical) Gr. III | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
| Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III | T0 grade | Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000/- |
NALCO Exam Centers 2026
| Name of State | Name of City |
| Andhra Pradesh | Viskhapatnam |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Maharastra | Mumbai/Navi Munmbai/Thane/MMR region |
| Delhi | Delhi/NCR |
| Odisha | Angul, Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, Koraput, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
FAQs
The NALCO Recruitment 2026 notification covers a total of 268 openings for positions including Operator, Mining Mate, Junior Foreman, SUPT(JOT)-Operator, and various Technician roles.
The application window for NALCO Recruitment 2026 opened on 21 May 2026 and has been extended until 17 June 2026.
Candidates can successfully submit their applications for the 2026 NALCO recruitment drive by utilizing the direct link provided in this guide.