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NALCO Recruitment 2026

Non-Executive Posts at M&R Complex Damanjodi Apply Online Before 10 June 2026

If you have been waiting for a central government job opportunity in the mining and aluminium sector, this one is worth your full attention. National Aluminium Company Limited, commonly known as NALCO, has officially released a recruitment notification for Non-Executive Personnel at its Mines and Refinery Complex in Damanjodi, Odisha. The online application window opens on 21 May 2026 and the last date to apply is 10 June 2026.

NALCO is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India. Its registered office is at Nalco Bhawan, P/1, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar – 751013, Odisha. The company is one of the largest integrated aluminium complexes in all of Asia, with world-class mining, refinery, smelting, and power generation facilities spread across Odisha.

The Mines and Refinery Complex at Damanjodi in Koraput District is one of NALCO’s most important operational hubs. With a people-first work culture and decades of experience in the aluminum value chain, NALCO offers a stable and professionally rewarding career for technically skilled candidates.

Sl. No.Post NameTotal VacanciesPay ScaleAge Limit
1Operator (HEMM) Gr. III6Rs. 29500–70000 (T0)35 years
2Mining Mate Gr. III21Rs. 29500–70000 (T0)35 years
3Jr. Foreman (Mines)8Rs. 36500–115000 (S0)40 years
4Jr. Foreman (Electrical)3Rs. 36500–115000 (S0)40 years
5SUPT(JOT)-Operator55Stipend during training27 years
6Operator Gr. III54Rs. 29500–70000 (T0)35 years
7SUPT(JOT)-Fitter12Stipend during training27 years
8Technician (Fitter) Gr. III13Rs. 29500–70000 (T0)35 years
9SUPT(JOT)-Electrical35Stipend during training27 years
10Technician (Electrical) Gr. III35Rs. 29500–70000 (T0)35 years
11SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory6Stipend during training27 years
12SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation10Stipend during training27 years
13Technician (Instrumentation) Gr. III10Rs. 29500–70000 (T0)35 years

SUPT = Skilled Upgradation Practical Trainee. JOT = Junior Operative Trainee. Trainees complete 12 months of training followed by 18 months as JOT before placement at regular T0 Grade.

  • Operator (HEMM) Gr. III – 10th pass with ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle (2 years) or Diesel Mechanic Trade (1 year). Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence is mandatory. Apprenticeship certificate required.
  • Mining Mate Gr. III – 10th pass with a valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency for Opencast Metalliferous Mines issued by DGMS.
  • Jr. Foreman (Mines) – Diploma in Mining or Mining Engineering with a valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency for Opencast Metalliferous Mines issued by DGMS.
  • Jr. Foreman (Electrical) – Diploma in Electrical Engineering (full-time regular course) with a valid Supervisory Certificate of Competency (M.V/H.T/E.H.T) from the Electrical Licensing Board, Odisha, covering Mining installations.
  • SUPT(JOT)-Operator / Operator Gr. III – 10th pass with ITI in Electronics Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Electrician, Instrumentation, Instrument Mechanic, or Fitter Trade (2 years) along with apprenticeship certificate.
  • SUPT(JOT)-Fitter / Technician (Fitter) Gr. III – 10th pass with ITI in Fitter Trade (2 years) and apprenticeship certificate.
  • SUPT(JOT)-Electrical / Technician (Electrical) Gr. III – 10th pass with ITI in Electrician Trade (2 years) and apprenticeship certificate.
  • SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory – B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry.
  • SUPT(JOT)-Instrumentation / Technician (Instrumentation) Gr. III – 10th pass with ITI in Instrumentation or Instrument Mechanic Trade (2 years) and apprenticeship certificate.

Work Experience: All Gr. III posts require 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. SUPT(JOT) posts require no prior experience.

EventDate
Online Application Start Date21 May 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee10 June 2026 (11:55 PM)
CategoryFee Amount
General / OBC (NCL) / EWSRs. 100 only
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Land Ousted / Internal CandidatesNil – Fully Exempted

Payment accepted via debit card, UPI, or internet banking only. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Step 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT) Every eligible candidate will first appear for an online CBT. The paper has 100 MCQs carrying 1 mark each. Total duration is 120 minutes. The paper includes 60 percent technical or domain-specific questions and 40 percent non-technical questions covering Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

Step 2 – Trade Test (for SUPT/JOT posts only) Candidates applying for posts at Sl. No. 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12 will also appear for a Trade Test after the CBT. The final merit is calculated with 60 percent weightage for CBT and 40 percent for Trade Test. For all remaining posts, selection is based on CBT performance alone.

Step 3 – Document Verification Candidates shortlisted after CBT or Trade Test will be called for original certificate verification at a NALCO centre.

Step 4 – Pre-Employment Medical Examination Final placement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit by the Company’s Medical Officer or Board. The medical decision is final and binding.

  1. Go to the official NALCO website: www.nalcoindia.com
  2. Click on the Careers section, then go to Current Openings
  3. Find the link for Recruitment of Non-Executive Personnel – M&R Complex, Damanjodi-2026
  4. Click on “Click here to Apply Online”
  5. Select “Click here for New Registration” and fill in your name, email ID, and contact number
  6. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be sent to your registered email and mobile number – save these carefully
  7. Log in using those credentials and fill in the complete application form
  8. Upload your recent passport-size photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, 20–50 KB), signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per the given specifications
  9. Upload all supporting documents including educational certificates, experience certificate, caste certificate, and any other relevant documents in PDF format (maximum 500 KB per document)
  10. Pay the applicable fee online through debit card, UPI, or net banking
  11. Review every single detail on the preview page before clicking “Complete Registration” – no edits are allowed after this step
  12. Save and print the e-Receipt and completed application form for your own records

Important: Only online applications are accepted. Applications through post, courier, or email will be rejected outright. A candidate can apply for one post only.

  • Regular employees at T0 Grade draw a pay scale of Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 70,000 with 3 percent annual increment, plus all standard allowances applicable to regular NALCO employees.
  • S0 Grade employees (Jr. Foreman posts) draw Rs. 36,500 to Rs. 1,15,000 with the same increment structure.
  • SUPT(JOT) trainees receive a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 12,000 during the first 12 months of training.
  • During the 18-month JOT period that follows, the stipend is Rs. 15,000 per month for the first 12 months and Rs. 15,500 per month for the last 6 months.
  • During training, candidates and their families are covered under NALCO’s medical facility for both indoor and outdoor treatment at the NALCO Hospital.
  • After successful completion of the full training period and meeting all performance requirements, candidates are absorbed into regular employment at T0 Grade.

  • Official Website: www.nalcoindia.com
  • IBPS Helpline Portal: https://cgrs.ibps.in
  • Toll-Free Number: 1800222366 or 18001034566
  • Helpline Timing: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on all working days except Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays

Make sure your photograph, signature, and all documents are scanned clearly and meet the size and format requirements mentioned in the official notification. Any mismatch or illegible upload can get your application rejected at the document verification stage. Also keep your email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process as all communication from NALCO will come through registered email and SMS only.

Do not wait for the last date to apply. The NALCO website may experience heavy traffic close to the deadline and any technical failure at that point will be your responsibility as per the notification terms.

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