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The Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has officially announced recruitment for the engagement of apprentices across many disciplines at nrl.co.in. The vacancies by the NRL are declared to fulfil a total of 75 posts. NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 provides once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to graduates from technical and non-technical backgrounds, as well as diploma and ITI holders, to secure an internship at the esteemed subsidiary of Oil India Limited (OIL), which is its holding and promoter company. Aspirants can check this article to know about the complete eligibility, education qualification, age limit, and stipend details in this article.
NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), a Miniratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), which is a government-owned company operating in the Oil and Gas (Petroleum Refining) industry in India, is inviting applications for the engagement of apprentices at its two refinery sites, Numaligarh and Guwahati refinery sites. The official notification lists all the key details regarding the internship program to help aspirants understand the complete information about the NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
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NRL Recruitment 2025: Highlights
The internship program offered by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has been targeted at diploma holders in engineering, ITI, and graduates from different non-technical backgrounds. NRL aims to provide exceptional opportunities to candidates from diverse educational backgrounds. The following table outlines all key details for NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
| NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Overview | |
| Organisation Name | Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Discipline/Trades | Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Food & Beverage, Back Office, Legal, MBA, ITI, and others |
| Vacancies | 75 |
| Eligibility | 10th Pass with ITI/Diploma/Degree/Post Graduation (varies Post-wise) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24th October, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 17th November, 2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 Years as on 17th November 2025 |
| Stipend Range | Rs 12,200-Rs 17,000 |
| Selection Procedure | Shortlisting Based on Marks and Document Verification |
| Period of Internship | One Year |
| Job Location | Numaligarh and Guwahati, Assam |
| Official Website | www.nrl.co.in |
NRL Apprentice Vacancy 2025
The NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has openings available at two of its refinery sites based in Assam. The table below gives vacancy details as per various disciplines and office location to give ca lear idea to aspirants about posts offered by Numaligarh Refinery Limited.
| Sl. No. | Discipline | Seats | Location | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIS Apprentice | 01 | Guwahati | UR-1 |
| 2 | Diploma in Mechanical Engg. Apprentice | 02 | Numaligarh | UR-2 |
| 3 | Diploma in Instrumentation Engg. Apprentice | 02 | Numaligarh | OBC (NCL)-1; UR-1 |
| 4 | Diploma in Electrical Engg. Apprentice | 03 | Numaligarh | SC-1; OBC (NCL)-1; UR-1 |
| 5 | Diploma in Civil Engg. Apprentice | 06 | Numaligarh | ST-1; OBC (NCL)-1; EWS-1; UR-3 |
| 6 | Diploma in Chemical Engg. Apprentice | 03 | Numaligarh | SC-1; OBC (NCL)-1; UR-1 |
| 7 | ITI – Electrician Apprentice | 01 | Numaligarh | UR-1 |
| 8 | ITI – Plumber Apprentice | 04 | Numaligarh | SC-1; OBC (NCL)-1; EWS-1; UR-1 |
| 9 | ITI – Filter Apprentice | 02 | Numaligarh | UR-2 |
| 10 | ITI – Carpenter Apprentice | 04 | Numaligarh | SC-1; OBC (NCL)-1; EWS-1; UR-1 |
| 11 | Food & Beverage Service Apprentice | 02 | Numaligarh / Guwahati | OBC (NCL)-1; UR-1 |
| 12 | Back Office Apprentice | 13 | Numaligarh-08; Guwahati-05 | SC-2; ST-1; OBC (NCL)-3; EWS-2; PwBD-01; UR-5 |
| 13 | Back Office Apprentice (Economics) | 02 | Guwahati | OBC (NCL)-1; UR-1 |
| 14 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Apprentice | 03 | Numaligarh | SC-1; ST-1; EWS-1 |
| 15 | Legal Apprentice | 03 | Numaligarh-01; Guwahati-02 | OBC (NCL)-1; UR-2 |
| 16 | MCA / BCA / B.Sc-IT Apprentice | 07 | Numaligarh-06; Guwahati-01 | SC-1; ST-1; OBC (NCL)-2; EWS-1; UR-2 |
| 17 | MBA – HR Apprentice | 12 | Numaligarh-06; Guwahati-06 | SC-2; ST-1; OBC (NCL)-4; EWS-1; PwBD-01; UR-3 |
| 18 | MBA – Marketing Apprentice | 05 | Guwahati | SC-1; OBC (NCL)-2; PwBD-1; UR-1 |
NRL Online Application Link
The mode of application for the NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is online. The online application process began on 24th October 2025 for aspirants to apply for the posts as per their educational qualifications. The interested candidates must apply before the online application process ends on 17th November 2025. The candidates first need to apply on the official apprenticeship portal authorized by the Government of India.
NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-Apply Online Link (Degree/ITI)
NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-Apply Online Link (Engineering Diploma)
How to apply for NRL Recruitment 2025
- Candidates must first register as an Apprentice on the relevant Government portal.
- For ITI trade apprentices, candidates must apply through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- For Diploma and Degree engineering apprentices, applications must be submitted through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at www.nats.education.gov.in
- An apprenticeship Registration number will be generated, which is mandatory for the online application.
- After successful registration on the NAPS and NATS portals, candidates must apply through the online mode on the NRL website: www.nrl.co.in, then go to ‘Career Head’, and select ‘Online Application for Apprentice Trainee’.
- After selecting ‘Online Application for Apprentice Trainee’, candidates can complete their registration process on the NRL official website. No other mode of the application will be accepted.
Documents to Upload for NRL Application 2025
Candidates need to upload the following documents:
- Address proof: Passport, Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, or any other Govt. document.
- Age proof: Birth Certificate or HSLC Certificate.
- Qualification: All Mark Sheets and Certificate of the qualifying examination. If grades are given, the conversion formula from the concerned Board/University must be produced.
- Apprentice Registration Certificate.
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature.
NRL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for the NRL Apprentice Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions regarding age and education requirements.
- Candidates must possess a Degree, Diploma, or ITI certificate in the relevant trade or discipline from a Government-recognized University or Institute.
- For Diploma apprentices, only those who have passed their Diploma Engineering course between 2023 and 2025 are eligible to apply. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
| Sl. No. | Discipline | Location | Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIS Apprentice | Guwahati | Graduated with certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). |
| 2 | Diploma in Mechanical Engg. Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 2nd class full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a Government-recognized institute/university. |
| 3 | Diploma in Instrumentation Engg. Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 2nd class full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or a combination from a Government-recognized institute/university. |
| 4 | Diploma in Electrical Engg. Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 2nd class full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognized institute/university. |
| 5 | Diploma in Civil Engg. Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 2nd class full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognized institute/university. |
| 6 | Diploma in Chemical Engg. Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 2nd class full-time Diploma in Chemical Engineering from a Government-recognized institute/university. |
| 7 | ITI – Electrician Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 10th passed, ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Electrical Trade (2 years) from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 8 | ITI – Plumber Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 10th passed, ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Plumber Trade (2 years) from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 9 | ITI – Filter Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 10th passed, ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter Trade (2 years) from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 10 | ITI – Carpenter Apprentice | Numaligarh | Minimum 10th passed, ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Carpenter Trade (2 years) from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 11 | Food & Beverage Service Apprentice | Numaligarh / Guwahati | Diploma in Hotel Management / Hospitality Management with a minimum of 40% marks from a Government-recognized institute/university. |
| 12 | Back Office Apprentice | Numaligarh-08; Guwahati-05 | Graduate in Commerce or Arts with a minimum 40% aggregate from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 13 | Back Office Apprentice (Economics) | Guwahati | Graduate with Honours in Economics with a minimum of 40% marks from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 14 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Apprentice | Numaligarh | B.Sc. with Chemistry as a subject with minimum 40% marks from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 15 | Legal Apprentice | Numaligarh-01; Guwahati-02 | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a Government-recognized institute/university. |
| 16 | MCA / BCA / B.Sc-IT Apprentice | Numaligarh-06; Guwahati-01 | MCA / BCA / B.Sc-IT with minimum 40% marks from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 17 | MBA – HR Apprentice | Numaligarh-06; Guwahati-06 | MBA / PGDM in HR / HRM from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
| 18 | MBA – Marketing Apprentice | Guwahati | MBA / PGDM in Marketing from a Govt. recognized institute/university. |
NRL Selection Process 2025
The selection procedure for NRL Recruitment 2025 involves 2 stages:
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Shortlisting Based on Marks:
The initial shortlisting of candidates will be done on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (i.e., Diploma, ITI, Degree, or equivalent qualification as per the trade). Therefore, merit in academics is the key selection criterion.
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Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates may be required to verify their documents (such as mark sheets, certificates, caste certificates, etc.) before the final selection.
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Final Selection
The final selection will be confirmed only after the candidate successfully signs the apprenticeship contract through the official Government apprenticeship portals —
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For Diploma / Graduate trades: [NATS Portal (www.nats.education.gov.in)]
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For ITI trades: [NAPS Portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)]
Candidates who fail to complete the online contract process within the given time will not be considered for final engagement.
NRL Apprentice Stipend Details 2025
The monthly stipend and allowances for the Apprenticeship Trainees at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) for a period of 1 year are as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The table given below provides information on monthly remuneration in detail.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Degree / Diploma (Includes Engineering Diploma and all Degree-level apprentices) | Rs. 17,000/- per month |
| ITI (Includes all ITI-level trades) | Rs. 12,200/- per month |
Additional Allowance
- Canteen Allowance: All trainees receive an additional Rs. 1,415/- per month.
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