NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 | 268 Vacancies

Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), has formally launched a mega recruitment drive for 2026 by issuing a notification for 268 structural vacancies in its Non-Executive cadre. This is a targeted recruitment campaign for competent people for the sophisticated Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex of NALCO at Damanjodi, Koraput District, Odisha. The online application for this technician job will open on 21 May 2026 and is a great opportunity for Indian nationals with ITI certifications, Engineering Diplomas or specialised Science degrees to join as a regular employee in one of Asia’s largest integrated alumina-aluminium complex. The selection procedure for this government job in psu will mainly consist of a competitive Computer Based Test (CBT) and then Trade and Skill Tests relevant to the role that will test competence in the core field. The successful candidates in the rigorous examination process will be inducted in regular pay scales from ₹ 29,500 to ₹ 115,000/- per month depending on the grade layout.

- SUPT (JOT) / Technician Posts (Fitter, Electrical, Instrumentation, HEMM) : Must have passed 10th standard along with full-time regular ITI (NCVT/NCVET) in the relevant trade. National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) is mandatory for certain regular Gr. III posts. - Operator (HEMM) Gr. III: 10th + ITI in Motor Vehicle Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic trade + a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License. - SUPT (JOT) - Laboratory: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry. - Mining Mate Gr. III: 10th pass with a valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency (restricted to open-cast Metalliferous Mines) issued by DGMS. - Junior Foreman (Mines / Electrical): Full-time regular Diploma in Mining / Electrical Engineering from a recognized board/university. For Mines, a valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency from DGMS is essential. Experience Requirements SUPT (JOT) Posts: Freshers can apply (0 years of experience). Grade III / Junior Foreman Posts: Typically require 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant line/industry. Age Limit SUPT (JOT) Freshers: Max 27 Years Operator / Technician / Mining Mate Gr. III (Experienced): Max 35 Years Junior Foreman / Paramedical / Land Ousted (Experienced): Max 40 Years Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation applies as per Government of India norms (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and up to 10–15 years for PwBD candidates).

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Marking: +1 mark for every correct answer. Negative Marking: No negative marking for incorrect or unattempted questions. Medium of Exam: Bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the specific English language section if included

Part A: Technical / Domain Knowledge (60% Weightage) The syllabus for this section maps directly to the specific educational qualification required for the post applied for (ITI Trade, Diploma Engineering, or B.Sc. Chemistry): Fitter (SUPT / Gr. III): Marking & marking tools, hand tools, measuring instruments, limits, fits & tolerances, drilling, tapping, welding, brazing, lathe operations, and safety workshop practices. Electrical (SUPT / Gr. III / Jr. Foreman): DC circuits, AC fundamentals, magnetic circuits, electrical machines (transformers, DC motors, synchronous & induction motors), basic electronics, wiring systems, power generation & transmission, electrical measuring instruments, and safety regulations. Instrumentation (SUPT / Gr. III): Principles of measurement, transducers, industrial instrumentation, process control systems, digital and analog electronics, calibration techniques, and microprocessors. HEMM Operator / Operator Gr. III: Heavy machinery operation mechanisms, IC engines (diesel/petrol), transmission systems, braking and steering systems, lubricants, and basic mechanical troubleshooting. Laboratory Assistant / SUPT (JOT) Lab: Qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, basic organic/inorganic/physical chemistry concepts, laboratory equipment handling, safety protocols, and solution preparations. Mining Mate / Junior Foreman (Mines): Mining methods (restricted to opencast metalliferous mines), drilling and blasting techniques, mine safety regulations as per DGMS norms, first aid, and environmental management in mines. Part B: Non-Technical Aptitude (40% Weightage) This section assesses general intellectual competency and awareness. It is broadly divided into four core areas: 1. Quantitative Aptitude Number Systems & Simplification, HCF and LCM, Percentage, Ratio, and Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Basic Data Interpretation (Bar graphs, Pie charts) 2. Reasoning Ability Analogy & Classification, Coding-Decoding, Series Completion (Number & Alphabetical), Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Venn Diagrams, Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pattern completion, mirror images) 3. General English Basic Grammar (Articles, Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement), Synonyms & Antonyms, Error Spotting & Sentence Correction, Idioms & Phrases, Cloze Test / Reading Comprehension 4. General Awareness & Current Affairs National & International Current Affairs (Recent 6 months), Indian History, Geography, and Economy, Indian Constitution & Polity, General Science & Technological Advancements, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Important National Days and Events Stage 2: Trade Test / Skill Test (Qualifying) Candidates who meet the cut-off marks in the CBT will be shortlisted for the Trade Test/Skill Test in a 1:3 or 1:5 ratio depending on administrative choices. • This test is purely qualifying in nature and will not add to the final score. • It assesses your hands-on practical skills (e.g., wiring for electricians, job filing for fitters, machine operating skills for HEMM operators, or chemical testing for laboratory posts).

When filling out the application form of NALCO technician job, keep these scanned copies ready: - 10th Standard/Matriculation pass certificate (for Age Proof). - Final ITI / Diploma / B.Sc. Marksheets and Certificates. - National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) (where applicable). - Valid statutory certificates from DGMS (for Mining posts) or ELBO (for Electrical Foreman). - Valid Caste/Category certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) formatted strictly according to Central Government formats.

If you are applying as a fresher for any SUPT (JOT) position for government job in psu you do not start on the full regular pay scale. You must clear a 30-month probation/training runway broken down as follows: 1. Phase 1 (First 12 Months): You join as a Stipendiary Utkal Prativa Trainee (SUPT) earning a fixed stipend of Rs 12,000 per month. 2. Phase 2 (Next 18 Months): You transition to a Junior Operating Trainee (JOT) where the stipend bumps up slightly to Rs 15,000–Rs 15,500 per month. 3. Regularization: Only after successfully completing these 30 months will you be placed into the regular T0 Grade scale (Rs 29,500 – Rs 70,000/-).