NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026
A magnificent recruitment opportunity has officially dropped! National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)—a prestigious Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India—has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt No. 10260213) for 268 massive vacancies in its Non-Executive Cadre! These premium positions are open for their Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex located in Damanjodi, Koraput District, Odisha.
If you hold an ITI, Diploma, or B.Sc. qualification and desire a rock-solid, highly rewarding permanent career within one of Asia’s largest integrated Alumina-Aluminium complexes, this is your ultimate golden ticket! Let’s dive straight into the complete breakdown.
Recruitment Overview
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Organization: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
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Structure Type: Navratna Central PSU (Government of India Enterprise)
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Post Names: Technician, Operator, Junior Foreman, Mining Mate, and SUPT (JOT) Trainee Posts
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Total Vacancies: 268 Posts
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Job Location: Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex, Damanjodi (Odisha)
Important Dates
Mark your calendars carefully so you don’t miss the window to register:
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Starting Date to Apply Online: 21/05/2026 (10:00 AM)
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Last Date to Apply Online: 10/06/2026 (Till 11:55 PM sharp!)
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Last Date for Fee Payment: 10/06/2026
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CBT / Exam Date: To Be Notified Soon!
Application Fee
The application fee is highly affordable and completely exempted for reserved categories:
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General / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
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SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Land Ousted Candidates: ₹0/- (Fully Exempted!)
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Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI gateway.
Vacancy Details & Core Eligibility
The 268 posts are distributed across multiple technical domains. Here is the post-wise requirement structure:
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SUPT (JOT) – Operator / Operator Grade III (109 Posts): 10th pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) or Diesel Mechanic trade with an apprenticeship certificate, plus a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License.
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SUPT (JOT) – Electrical & Technician (Electrical) Grade III (70 Posts): 10th pass + 2-year ITI in Electrician trade along with an apprenticeship certificate.
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SUPT (JOT) – Fitter & Technician (Fitter) Grade III (25 Posts): 10th pass + 2-year ITI in Fitter trade along with an apprenticeship certificate.
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Mining Mate Grade III (21 Posts): 10th pass with a valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS.
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SUPT (JOT) – Instrumentation & Technician Grade III (20 Posts): 10th pass + 2-year ITI in Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic trade along with an apprenticeship certificate.
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Junior Foreman – Mines & Electrical (11 Posts): Full-time regular Diploma in Mining / Electrical Engineering from a recognized board/university with relevant experience.
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SUPT (JOT) – Laboratory (6 Posts): B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry from a recognized university.
Age Limit (As of 10/06/2026)
The maximum upper age limit varies depending on the specific post structure:
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SUPT (JOT) Training Posts (Fresher Level): Maximum 27 Years
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Operator / Technician / Mining Mate Grade III (Experienced Level): Maximum 35 Years
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Junior Foreman Posts: Maximum 40 Years
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Age Relaxation: 3 Years for OBC (NCL), 5 Years for SC/ST, 10 Years for PwBD, and up to 40 Years for NALCO Land Ousted Candidates.
Selection Process
The final evaluation structure is designed systematically to ensure transparency:
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Computer Based Test (CBT): A written screening exam featuring 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (60% weightage on Technical/Domain knowledge and 40% on General Awareness/Aptitude).
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Trade Test / Skill Test: Post-specific practical assessment (Qualifying in nature).
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Document Verification (DV): Verification of original academic degrees, apprenticeships, licenses, and category certificates.
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Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME): Meeting the physical fitness criteria mandated by NALCO Medical Boards.
Compensation & Pay Scale
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For Trainee Posts: Selected candidates for SUPT levels undergo 12 months as a Stipendiary Utkal Pragatibadi Trainee (SUPT) at a fixed stipend of ₹12,000/- per month plus medical benefits, followed by 18 months as a Junior Operative Trainee (JOT).
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Regular Scale (T0 Grade): Upon permanent absorption, the scale is ₹29,500 – 3% – ₹70,000/- per month.
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Junior Foreman Scale (S0 Grade): Starts directly at ₹36,500 – 3% – ₹1,15,000/- per month.
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Perks: Highly lucrative Central PSU allowances including HRA, Cafeteria Approach perks, and production bonuses!
⚠️ Form Filling Warning: Missing out on proper apprenticeship certificate uploads or entering incorrect trade marks will cause your application to be rejected instantly by NALCO servers. Secure your submission without errors before the online link closes on 10th June! 📲
Important Links
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Apply Link : Click Here
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