NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Non-Executive Personnel posts! National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, is inviting applications for 268 vacancies. The recruitment offers job seekers a valuable opportunity to work with one of the largest integrated Alumina-Aluminium companies in Asia. Eligible candidates aged between 27 to 45 years, with qualifications ranging from 10th grade to Diploma/B.Sc can apply online from 21-05-2026 to 10-06-2026. For more details, visit the official website https://www.nalcoindia.com.
Note: All information is sourced from the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) – A Navratna Government of India Enterprise |
| Advertisement No. | 10260213 dated 14.05.2026 |
| Post Names | Operator (HEMM) Gr. III, Mining Mate Gr. III, Jr. Foreman (Mines), Jr. Foreman (Electrical), SUPT(JOT)-Operator, Operator Gr. III, SUPT(JOT)-Fitter, Technician (Fitter) Gr. III, SUPT(JOT)-Electrical, Technician (Electrical) Gr. III, SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory, SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic, Technician (Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III |
| Department / Location | Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex, Damanjodi, Koraput District, Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online only (via www.nalcoindia.com) |
| Selection Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) + Trade Test (for select posts) + Document Verification + Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) |
| Pay Scale (T0 Grade) | Rs. 29,500 – 3% – 70,000/- (Induction Level) |
| Pay Scale (S0 Grade) | Rs. 36,500 – 3% – 1,15,000/- (Induction Level for Jr. Foreman posts) |
| Official Website | https://www.nalcoindia.com |
NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application Submission | 21-05-2026 (10:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission and Fee Payment (with upload of all relevant documents) | 10-06-2026 (upto 23:55 Hrs.) |
| Age Calculated As On | 10-06-2026 (last date of online application submission) |
| CBT / Trade Test Date | To be notified on the NALCO website and through email/SMS |
NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Vacancies are distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and EWS categories. In addition to category-wise reservation, 20 posts (including 10 backlog posts) are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government guidelines, and 38 posts are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) as per Government guidelines.
| Sl. No. | Post | Grade & Pay Scale | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operator (HEMM) Gr. III | T0 grade (Rs. 29500-3%-70000/-) | 6 |
| 2 | Mining Mate Gr. III | T0 grade (Rs. 29500-3%-70000/-) | 21 |
| 3 | Jr. Foreman (Mines) | S0 grade (Rs. 36500-3%-115000/-) | 8 |
| 4 | Jr. Foreman (Electrical) | S0 grade (Rs. 36500-3%-115000/-) | 3 |
| 5 | SUPT(JOT)-Operator | SUPT → JOT → T0 grade | 55 |
| 6 | Operator Gr. III | T0 grade (Rs. 29500-3%-70000/-) | 54 |
| 7 | SUPT(JOT)-Fitter | SUPT → JOT → T0 grade | 12 |
| 8 | Technician (Fitter) Gr. III | T0 grade (Rs. 29500-3%-70000/-) | 13 |
| 9 | SUPT(JOT)-Electrical | SUPT → JOT → T0 grade | 35 |
| 10 | Technician (Electrical) Gr. III | T0 grade (Rs. 29500-3%-70000/-) | 35 |
| 11 | SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory | SUPT → JOT-Lab → T0 grade | 6 |
| 12 | SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic | SUPT → JOT → T0 grade | 10 |
| 13 | Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Gr. III | T0 grade (Rs. 29500-3%-70000/-) | 10 |
Note: 20 posts (including 10 backlog) are horizontally reserved for PwBD, and 38 posts are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), as per Government guidelines. A candidate is allowed to apply for only one post.
NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of the online application (10-06-2026). Qualifications must be from Universities or Institutes recognized/accredited by UGC/AICTE/NCVT/NCVET/SCTE&VT set up by the Central/State Government. Only full-time qualifications will be considered. ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. in the specific branch/subjects as mentioned against respective posts will be considered as eligible qualifications; ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. in other branches will not be considered. No claim of possession of equivalent qualifications will be entertained.
| Sl. No. | Post | Minimum Requisite Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operator (HEMM) Gr. III | 10th with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) of 2 years duration in Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) trade or 1 year duration in Diesel Mechanic Trade, with apprenticeship certificate in MMV or Diesel Mechanic Trade. Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence required. First Aid training certificate desirable. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Jr. Foreman (Mines) | Diploma in Mining/Mining Engineering with a valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency (Restricted to Opencast Metalliferous Mines), issued by DGMS. |
| 4 | Jr. Foreman (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (full-time regular course) from a recognized University/Institution, plus a valid Supervisory Certificate of Competency (M.V/H.T/E.H.T) issued by the Electrical Licensing Board, Odisha, covering Mining installations. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | SUPT(JOT)-Fitter & Technician (Fitter) Gr. III | 10th with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Fitter Trade of 2 years duration, along with an apprenticeship certificate. |
| 7 | SUPT(JOT)-Electrical & Technician (Electrical) Gr. III | 10th with ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in Electrician Trade of 2 years duration, along with an apprenticeship certificate. |
| 8 | SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory | B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry. |
| 9 | 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 Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age is calculated as on the last date of online application submission (10-06-2026). The upper age limit is relaxable for various categories. The maximum upper age limit, including all relaxations, shall not exceed 56 years. The relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) is subject to the availability of vacancies for the particular category.
| Post Type | General (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 as on 10-06-2026 (all categories); age relaxation applicable as above, additionally | |||||
Additional relaxations: Ex-Servicemen and children/family members of those who died in the 1984 riots will get relaxation as per the Government of India directives.
NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Fee can be paid through a dedicated bank account, net banking, debit card, or UPI only. Fee shall not be collected by any other mode. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before paying the fee. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Land Ousted candidates, and internal candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC (NCL) / EWS candidates | Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) – Non-refundable |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Land Ousted / Internal Candidates | Exempted (No fee) |
NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and/or Trade Test, followed by Document Verification and Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME). For posts at Sl. No. 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12 of the vacancy table, selection will be based on CBT only. For posts at Sl. No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 13, selection will be made through both CBT and Trade Test, with a weightage of 60% for CBT and 40% for Trade Test. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. CBT will be conducted in English and Hindi only.
Computer-Based Test (CBT) Details
| Type | Objective type – 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 1 mark each |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Question Paper Composition | 60% Technical (domain-specific) questions + 40% Non-technical questions (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English) |
| Language | English and Hindi only |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Selection Mode – Post-wise
| Posts | Selection Mode | CBT Weightage | Trade Test Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPT(JOT)-Operator, SUPT(JOT)-Fitter, SUPT(JOT)-Electrical, SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory, SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation/Instrument Mechanic (Sl. No. 5, 7, 9, 11, 12) | CBT only | 100% | – |
| Operator (HEMM) Gr. III, Mining Mate Gr. III, Jr. Foreman (Mines), Jr. Foreman (Electrical), Operator Gr. III, Technician (Fitter) Gr. III, Technician (Electrical) Gr. III, Technician (Instrumentation) Gr. III (Sl. No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13) | CBT + Trade Test | 60% | 40% |
Tentative CBT Cities (Annexure-II)
| Sl. No. | State | City / Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
| 2 | Assam | Guwahati |
| 3 | Maharashtra | Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane / MMR region |
| 4 | Delhi | Delhi / NCR |
| 5 | Odisha | Angul, Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, Koraput, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| 7 | West Bengal | Kolkata |
NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 – Emoluments & Benefits
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stipend during SUPT Training (12 months) | Rs. 12,000/- per month |
| Stipend during JOT Training – First 12 months | Rs. 15,000/- per month |
| Stipend during JOT Training – Remaining period | Rs. 15,500/- per month |
| Medical Facility during Training | Indoor and Outdoor at NALCO Hospital |
| On Placement (T0 Grade) | Rs. 29,500 – 3% – 70,000/- with all regular employee emoluments |
| Other Benefits of Placement | Transport Allowance, HRA / Housing, Site Location Allowance, Leave Travel Allowance, Medical Facility (CHSS), Educational facilities, PF, Gratuity, Group Insurance, Pension (NALCO Defined Contribution Pension Scheme 2025), Performance Linked Incentive Scheme, etc. |
How to Apply for NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of NALCO at https://www.nalcoindia.com.
- Click on the “Apply Online” or “New Registration” link.
- Complete the registration with your personal details and get a Registration ID.
- Fill in the application form with educational, personal, and contact details.
- Upload your photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
💡 Expert Tip: Ensure that all scanned documents adhere to the specified size limits to avoid application rejection.
Important Instructions for NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- A candidate is allowed to apply for only one post; applications for multiple posts will result in summary rejection of all applications.
- Only full-time qualifications from recognized institutes will be considered; ITI/Diploma/B.Sc. must be in the specific branch/trade prescribed for the post.
- All qualifications and experience must have been acquired on or before the closing date of the application (10-06-2026).
- OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01-04-2026 (Central List OBC only – State Government OBC lists are not followed).
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate must be issued on or after 01-04-2026 based on FY 2025-26 income.
- PwBD candidates must possess a Disability Certificate certifying minimum 40% disability issued as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. Only permanent (non-temporary) disabilities are eligible for reservation and age relaxation.
- Land Ousted candidates whose lands have been acquired for the NALCO project at Damanjodi must upload a valid Employment Preference Certificate – maximum age is 40 years as on 10-06-2026.
- Employees of PSUs/Government organizations must apply through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.
- Candidates working in PSUs/Government organizations who fail to produce NOC will not be considered for appointment; their application will be subject to the submission of the original release order.
- Application fee once paid shall neither be refunded under any circumstances nor held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection.
- No documents/certificates or application forms are required to be sent by post.
- Signature / handwritten declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
- Electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, smartwatches, etc., are not permitted inside the CBT examination hall – carrying them may lead to criminal prosecution.
- Canvassing in any form during any stage of recruitment will render the candidate ineligible.
- Any dispute about this recruitment will be settled within the jurisdiction of Cuttack (Odisha) only.
- NALCO does not seek payment of any kind other than the above-mentioned application fee – candidates are cautioned against fraud.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
Ans. The last date to apply is 10/06/2026 as per the official notification.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
Ans. There are 268 total vacancies as per the official notification.
Q3. What is the application fee for NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The application fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Land Ousted candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q4. What is the age limit for applying to the NALCO Non-Executive posts?
Ans. The age limit varies by post; for fresher SUPT(JOT) posts, it is 27 years, and for experienced Operator/Technician posts, it is 35 years for General candidates.
Q5. What is the selection process for the NALCO Non-Executive posts?
Ans. The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Trade Test (for select posts), Document Verification, and Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME).
Q6. Where can I find the official notification for NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The official notification can be downloaded from the NALCO website at https://www.nalcoindia.com.
Q7. Can I apply for multiple posts in NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans. No, a candidate is allowed to apply for only one post. Applications for multiple posts will be summarily rejected.