NMDC Steel Limited Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 102 Posts
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) has released Employment Notification No. 05/2026 inviting applications for 102 Executive Trainee positions across engineering, finance, and HR disciplines. Eligible candidates can apply online from July 22, 2026, to August 11, 2026.

NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), a leading Government Company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India, has officially released the Employment Notification No. 05/2026. NSL is inviting applications from young, energetic, result-oriented, and promising talent across India for the post of Executive Trainee in various engineering and management disciplines.
The company operates a state-of-the-art 3.0 MTPA steel plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh, built at an approximate cost of ₹24,000 crores. This recruitment drive offers 102 high-profile entry-level executive positions.
Key Highlights & Important Dates
| Event / Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | Employment Notification No. 05/2026 |
| Organization | NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| Total Vacancies | 102 Posts |
| Online Application Start Date | 22nd July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 11th August 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Crucial Cut-off Date | 11th August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakup & Qualification Details
NMDC Steel Limited is hiring Executive Trainees across 10 distinct engineering and corporate streams:
| SN | Post & Discipline | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Minimum Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Trainee (Ceramics) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Degree in Ceramic Engineering |
| 2 | Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Degree in Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Executive Trainee (Civil) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Degree in Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Executive Trainee (Computer & IT) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Degree in CS/IT/Information Science OR MCA OR B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) OR 2-year PG Diploma in Computer Application Programming/ Computer/Systems Management |
| 5 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 22 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| 6 | Executive Trainee (Finance) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | (i) Graduation AND (ii) CA/ICWA OR Engineering Graduate with MBA (Finance) |
| 7 | Executive Trainee (Human Resources) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | (i) Graduation AND (ii) 2-year PG Degree/PG Diploma in Sociology/Social Work/Labor Welfare/Personnel Management/IR/IRPM/HR/HRM OR MBA (Personnel Management/HR/HRM) |
| 8 | Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Degree in Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| 9 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 51 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 4 | Degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| 10 | Executive Trainee (Metallurgy) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Degree in Metallurgy Engineering |
| - | Total | 102 | 43 | 10 | 27 | 15 | 7 |
Percentage Criteria
- General / UR / EWS / OBC (NCL): Minimum 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying Degree / PG Degree / PG Diploma.
- SC / ST / PwBD: Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- Departmental Candidates (NSL): Minimum 55% marks for UR/OBC and 45% marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Final Year Students: Candidates currently studying in the final year are eligible to apply. However, they must pass the qualifying exam and produce the final pass certificate before the Group Discussion (GD) & Interview stage.
Age Limit and Relaxations
- Maximum Upper Age Limit: 27 years as on the last date of application (11/08/2026).
Age Relaxation Rules
- SC / ST: Upper age relaxation up to 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Upper age relaxation up to 3 years
- Departmental Candidates (NSL): Upper age relaxation up to 10 years
- PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines
Salary and Emoluments
- Training Period: Candidates will undergo 6 months of training initially with a Basic Pay of ₹50,000/- per month plus Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA).
- On Regularization: Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be appointed as Assistant Managers in the pay scale of ₹60,000 - ₹1,80,000/- with an initial Basic Pay fixed at ₹60,000/- per month.
- Benefits & Perks: Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, perquisites under Cafeteria Approach, Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Performance Related Pay (PRP), and other applicable allowances as per company rules.
Selection Process & Weightage
Selection will be conducted through a competitive multi-stage process:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) conducted in English and Hindi.
- Group Discussion (GD): Shortlisted candidates from CBT (in a 1:3 ratio per category/discipline) will undergo GD.
- Interview: Personal interview following the GD round.
Weightage Breakdown for Final Merit List
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 70% Weightage
- Group Discussion (GD): 15% Weightage
- Interview: 15% Weightage
Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT
- Unreserved (UR) / EWS: 50 Marks
- OBC (NCL): 45 Marks
- SC / ST / PwBD: 40 Marks
Application Fee & Payment Method
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/- (Non-refundable)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental Candidates: Exempted from paying the application fee.
Payment Mode
Fee payment must be completed through SBI Collect using Internet Banking, Credit Card, or UPI integrated with the online application form.
Step-by-Step How to Apply
- Visit the official website of NMDC Steel Limited at
https://www.nsltd.in/en/careers. - Locate and click on the online application link for Employment Notification No. 05/2026.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
- Upload required documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Matriculation / 10th Class Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth and Name)
- Essential Qualification Certificates and Mark Sheets
- Caste / Category / Disability / Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online using SBI Collect (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the generated system application form containing the Unique Transaction Number and Application Number.
- Print and safely retain a hard copy of the application form for future reference.
Important Guidelines for Candidates
- Single Application Rule: Submit only one application form. In case of multiple submissions, the latest application will be accepted and older ones rejected.
- 10th Class Certificate Verification: The candidate’s name and date of birth will strictly be verified against the 10th/Matriculation board certificate.
- OBC (NCL) Certificate: Must not be older than 6 months as of the cut-off date (11/08/2026).
- EWS Certificate: Must be valid for the financial year 2026-2027.
- Travelling Allowance (TA): Outstation candidates called for GD & Interview will be reimbursed 2nd AC Rail / Bus fare by the shortest route on producing valid travel tickets and the filled TA claim form.
- Job Posting: Selected candidates will be posted at NMDC Steel Ltd, Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh, or any other unit/office as per company requirements.
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