NALCO - 268 Non-Executive Personnel Online Form 2026

National Aluminium Company Limited, commonly known as NALCO, is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and one of the largest integrated Aluminium complexes in Asia. The company operates Bauxite Mines and an Alumina Refinery at its Mines and Refinery Complex in Damanjodi, Koraput District, Odisha, and an Aluminium Smelter along with a Captive Power Plant and Coal Mines at Angul, Odisha. NALCO's Mines and Refinery Complex at Damanjodi forms the critical upstream wing of its integrated aluminium production chain, extracting bauxite and refining it into alumina for downstream smelting operations. The present recruitment drive aims to fill Non-Executive positions across diverse operational trades and technical streams including Operator, Mining Mate, Junior Foreman, Technician, and Skilled Upgradation Practical Trainee roles in Electrical, Fitter, Instrumentation, Laboratory, and Mining domains. NALCO follows a transparent, computer-based recruitment process in compliance with Presidential Directives on reservations. The company provides a competitive pay structure, opportunities for career advancement, medical facilities, and a professionally managed working environment for its non-executive workforce, contributing to India's self-sufficiency in the aluminium sector and its strong presence in global metal markets.

Candidates must be Indian nationals fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the respective posts. The minimum educational qualification for most Operator and Technician grade posts is passing the 10th Standard with a valid ITI certificate from NCVT or NCVET in the relevant trade of two years duration, along with an Apprenticeship certificate in the prescribed trade. For Junior Foreman (Mines), a full-time Diploma in Mining or Mining Engineering is required along with a valid Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency restricted to opencast Metalliferous Mines as issued by DGMS. For Junior Foreman (Electrical), a full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university is required along with a valid Supervisory Certificate of Competency covering M.V., H.T., and E.H.T. mining installations as issued by the Electrical Licensing Board, Odisha. For the SUPT(JOT)-Laboratory post, a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Chemistry is the minimum requirement. Only qualifications from institutions recognized and accredited by UGC, AICTE, NCVT, NCVET, SCTE&VT, or established by Central or State Governments are considered. ITI or Diploma in branches other than those specified for a particular post shall not be considered, and no claim of equivalent qualification is entertained. All candidates must hold a valid employment exchange registration card. Candidates who have not acquired the prescribed qualification or do not meet the age criteria by the closing date of application need not apply.

As per Government guidelines, 20 posts (including 10 backlog posts) are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) across the categories identified in the vacancy table. A further 38 posts are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS reservation applies as per Presidential Directives; numbers of reserved posts may vary if total posts increase or decrease. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit certificates issued on or after 01.04.2026. EWS candidates must submit Income and Asset Certificates issued on or after 01.04.2026. PwBD candidates with more than 40 percent permanent disability are eligible against PwBD reserved posts. SC and ST candidates called for CBT are entitled to reimbursement of second-class rail or bus fare by the shortest route, subject to producing original tickets and the place of stay being at least 30 km from the exam centre.