NMDC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 102 Executive Trainee Posts

Engineering and management graduates looking for a prestigious public sector undertaking (PSU) career have a major opportunity on the horizon. NMDC Steel Limited, a leading Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has officially released an employment notification to recruit 102 Executive Trainee positions. Selected candidates will primarily be deployed at the advanced 3.0 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant in Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh. Eligible aspirants can submit their applications online through the official careers portal at nmdc.co.in before the closing deadline.

Branch-Wise Breakdown of 102 Vacancies

The comprehensive recruitment drive covers a broad spectrum of engineering and administrative disciplines to support state-of-the-art steel manufacturing operations:

• Mechanical: 51 Posts

• Electrical: 22 Posts

• Finance: 7 Posts

• Chemical: 4 Posts

• Computer & IT: 4 Posts

• Civil: 3 Posts

• Metallurgy: 3 Posts

• Ceramics: 3 Posts

• Human Resources (HR): 3 Posts

• Instrumentation: 2 Posts

Eligibility Criteria, Age Limits, and Relaxations

Candidates must meet specific educational backgrounds and age parameters to qualify for the recruitment process:

• Educational Qualifications: Engineering streams require a BE or B.Tech degree from an AICTE-recognized institution. Computer & IT applicants require a B.Tech, MCA, or a 2-year PG Diploma. Finance positions require a graduation degree with CA/ICWA or a B.Tech coupled with an MBA (Finance). HR roles require graduation followed by a 2-year PG degree, diploma, or MBA in Human Resources.

• Age Limit: The maximum age limit is set at 27 years as of the final application date of August 11, 2026.

• Age Relaxations: Upper age limits are relaxed in line with central government norms—up to 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates, 5 years for SC/ST applicants, and up to 10 years for departmental candidates.

Lucrative Salary, Training Period, and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will embark on their corporate journey through a rigorous six-month training period. During this training phase, trainees will receive a starting basic pay of ₹50,000 per month along with applicable Dearness Allowance (DA). Upon the successful completion of training, candidates will be absorbed into regular service as Assistant Managers in the E-2 grade, entering a robust pay scale ranging from ₹60,000 to ₹1,800,000 per month. Additional perks include company-provided medical benefits, pension, gratuity, and various allowances.

Important Dates, Selection Process, and Application Fee

The application window opened on July 22, 2026, and candidates have until August 11, 2026 (up to 11:45 PM) to complete their submissions.

• Selection Procedure: The multi-stage selection framework comprises a Computer-Based Test (CBT) carrying 70% weightage, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) with 15% weightage, and a Personal Interview accounting for the final 15% weightage.

• Application Fee: General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500, whereas SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are completely exempted from payment. Aspirants must apply online via the official website nmdc.co.in before the deadline.