National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna PSU of Government of India has released the NALCO Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 10260213) for recruitment of Non-Executive Personnel at its Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex, Damanjodi, Odisha. The recruitment has announced 268 vacancies for Operator, Mining Mate, Junior Foreman, Technician and Laboratory and Instrument Mechanic posts.

Candidates looking for PSU jobs, government jobs, mining jobs, operator jobs, technician jobs and Odisha jobs can apply online from the official website of NALCO.

NALCO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars

Details

Organization

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)

Advertisement No.

10260213

Post Category

Non-Executive Posts

Total Vacancies

268

Job Location

M&R Complex, Damanjodi, Odisha

Application Mode

Online

Selection Process

CBT, Trade Test (where applicable), Document Verification & Medical Fitness

Official Website

nalcoindia.com

NALCO Non-Executive Notification 2026 Important Dates

Event

Date

Notification Release Date

14 May 2026

Online Application Start Date

21 May 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

10 June 2026

NALCO Vacancy 2026 Post-Wise Details

Post

Vacancies

Operator (HEMM) Grade III

6

Mining Mate Grade III

21

Junior Foreman (Mines)

8

Junior Foreman (Electrical)

3

SUPT (JOT) Operator

55

Operator Grade III

54

SUPT (JOT) Fitter

12

Technician (Fitter) Grade III

13

SUPT (JOT) Electrical

35

Technician (Electrical) Grade III

35

SUPT (JOT) Laboratory

6

SUPT (JOT) Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic

10

Technician (Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanic) Grade III

10

Total

268

Educational Qualification

Operator (HEMM) Grade III

  • 10th Pass

  • ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in MMV or Diesel Mechanic (1 year)

  • Apprenticeship Certificate

  • Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence

  • Experience of 2 years 

Mining Mate Grade III

  • 10th Pass

  • Valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS

  • Experience of 2 years 

Junior Foreman (Mines)

  • Diploma in Mining Engineering

  • Valid DGMS Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency

  • Experience of 2 years 

Junior Foreman (Electrical)

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering

  • Valid Supervisory Certificate of Competency (Mining Installations)

  • Experience of 2 years 

Operator / Fitter / Electrical / Instrument Mechanic Posts

  • 10th Pass

  • Relevant ITI (NCVT/NCVET)

  • Apprenticeship Certificate

SUPT (JOT) Laboratory

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry

Age Limit

Post Category

Maximum Age

SUPT (JOT) Posts

27 Years

Operator / Technician Grade III Posts

35 Years

Junior Foreman Posts

40 Years

Age Relaxation

Category

Relaxation

SC/ST

5 Years

OBC (NCL)

3 Years

PwBD (UR)

10 Years

PwBD (OBC)

13 Years

PwBD (SC/ST)

15 Years

Ex-Servicemen

As per Government Rules

Experience Required

• Operator/Technician Grade Posts – Min. 2 years relevant experience.

• Junior Foreman Posts: Min 2 years relevant experience.

• Training period under apprenticeship shall not be taken as experience.

• SUPT (JOT) Posts have no experience requirement.

NALCO Recruitment 2026 Salary Details

T0 Grade Pay Scale

₹29,500 – ₹70,000

Applicable for:

  • Operator (HEMM)

  • Mining Mate

  • Operator Grade III

  • Technician Grade III Posts

S0 Grade Pay Scale

₹36,500 – ₹1,15,000

Applicable for:

  • Junior Foreman (Mines)

  • Junior Foreman (Electrical)

SUPT (JOT) Training Benefits

  • First 12 months: ₹12,000 per month stipend

  • Next 18 months (JOT): ₹15,000 per month stipend

• Upon successful completion, placement in T0 Grade subject to company requirements and performance

NALCO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • 100 Objective Type Questions

  • Duration: 120 Minutes

  • No Negative Marking

  • English & Hindi

CBT Pattern

Section

Weightage

Technical / Domain Knowledge

60%

Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge & English

40%

Trade Test

For such posts Trade Test will be conducted after CBT.

Weightage:

  • CBT: 60%

  • Trade Test: 40%

Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of performance in CBT/Trade Test shall be called for verification of original documents.

Medical Examination

The final appointment is subject to medical fitness as per NALCO’s standard.

Application Fee

Category

Fee

General/OBC(NCL)/EWS

₹100

SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Land Ousted/Internal Candidates

Exempted

How to Apply for NALCO Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the official NALCO website.

2. Click on the Careers tab.

3. Selection of Non-Executive Personnel – M&R Complex Damanjodi 2026.

4. Finish registration.

5. Complete the application form.

6. Upload photo, Signature and Thumb Impression.

7. Pay the application fee.

8. Complete and print the application form.

Required Documents

  • Photograph

  • Signature

  • Left Thumb Impression

  • Educational Certificates

  • Apprenticeship Certificate

  • Experience Certificates

  • Category Certificate

  • PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

  • ID Proof

Job Location

Selected candidates will be posted at:

Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex, Damanjodi, Koraput District, Odisha

Why Apply for NALCO Jobs 2026?

• Job opportunity in Navratna PSU

• Attractive pay scale upto ₹1,15,000

• Exposure to the mining and refinery sector

• Job security in government

• Career development opportunities

• Benefits for staff and health

• Great chance for operator, technician and mining professionals

Conclusion

NALCO Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for the candidates who are looking for the PSU government jobs in mining, refinery and technical sectors. This recruitment drive has 268 vacancies, attractive salary packages, structured career growth and prestige of working in a Navratna PSU which is expected to attract a large number of applications. Interested candidates may apply through the online application form before the last date and start preparation for the Computer Based Test.

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FAQs

How many vacancies are available in NALCO Recruitment 2026?

NALCO has released 268 vacancies.

What is the last date to apply for NALCO Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply for NALCO Recruitment 2026 is 10 June 2026.

What is the application fee?

₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Reserved categories are exempted.

What is the CBT pattern for NALCO recruitment 2026?

100 questions, 120 minutes, 60% technical and 40% non-technical questions.

What is the salary in NALCO Recruitment 2026?

Pay scales range from ₹29,500–₹70,000 (T0 Grade) to ₹36,500–₹1,15,000 (S0 Grade).