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The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has released the NALCO Exam Date 2026 for 268 vacancies for the Operator, Mining Mate, Junior Foreman, SUPT(JOT)-Operator, and Technician roles. The NALCO Non-Executive CBT exam is scheduled for 27 July 2026. Candidates can check the selection process, exam pattern & other details here
NALCO Exam Date 2026: Overview
| NALCO Exam Date 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) |
| Exam Date | 27 July 2026 |
| 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 |
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NALCO Exam Date 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 | 27 July 2026 |
| Admit Card | 15 July 2026 |
NALCO Vacancy 2026
Eligible candidates can see the number of vacancies for each post in the table below.
| 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
Please review these conditions carefully to confirm your qualification before proceeding with the application process.
| Name of Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Operator (HEMM) Gr. III |
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| 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 2026
Please review these conditions carefully to confirm your age limit before proceeding with the 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 Selection Process 2026
The selection process for NALCO will consist of various distinct phases. Candidates must successfully clear all rounds to be considered eligible for the various positions. The NALCO Recruitment 2026 selection procedure includes:
- Computer-Based Test
- Trade Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
NALCO Exam Pattern 2026
| Name of Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
| General Knowledge | 35 | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| General English | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note: The question paper will be available in English and Hindi only & there is no negative marking in the 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 |
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