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The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has released the NALCO Recruitment 2026 on the official website for recruiting a total of 268 vacancies for the Operator, Mining Mate, Junior Foreman, SUPT(JOT)-Operator, Technician roles. The application process will start on 21 May 2026 on the official portal, and the last date to apply online is 10 June 2026. Candidates can refer to this article for complete details.
NALCO Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the summary of NALCO Recruitment in the overview table given below.
| 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 10 June 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 |
NALCO Recruitment Important Dates 2026
| Name of Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Starts | 21 May 2026 (10:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date to Apply Online and Fee Payment | 10 June 2026 ( 23:55 Hrs.) |
| Age Calculated As On | 10 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
NALCO Vacancy 2026
National Aluminium Company Limited has announced 268 positions on its official website. The table below is provided for candidates to refer to when determining vacancies for each particular post before applying to the National Aluminium Company Limited.
| 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 Eligibility Criteria 2026
We have provided a detailed breakdown of the NALCO eligibility criteria in the table below. Please review it carefully to confirm your eligibility before proceeding with the application.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| 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 is desirable. |
| 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 |
Age Limit
| 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 online application link will be available on the official portal from 21 May 2026. Eligible candidates must complete their application form before 10 June 2026. In addition to registration, candidates are required to complete the application form along with all the supporting documents, including Age Proof, Educational Qualifications, Category Certificate, and Aadhar. A direct link to apply online will be provided here for the ease of candidates.
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NALCO Application Fees 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen /Land Ousted/Internal Candidates | Nil |
NALCO Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes:
- Computer-Based Test
- Trade Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
NALCO Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Non-Technical (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge, & English) | 40 | 40 | 120 Minute |
| Technical (Domain-Specific | 60 | 60 | |
| 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/- |
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