NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 268 Technician, Operator and More Posts

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a prestigious Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, has released its Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 notification for filling 268 vacancies across various posts at its Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex located in Damanjodi, Koraput District, Odisha. This NALCO Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10th standard, ITI, Diploma, or B.Sc. in relevant disciplines and are looking for a stable government job in the core industrial sector. Posts available include Operator (HEMM) Gr. III, Mining Mate Gr. III, Jr. Foreman (Mines), Jr. Foreman (Electrical), SUPT(JOT) in various trades, Operator Gr. III, and Technician posts in Fitter, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines. The recruitment is being conducted through an online application process starting from 21 May 2026 and closing on 10 June 2026. Candidates need to apply only through the official NALCO career portal at nalcoindia.com. No offline applications will be entertained. Selected candidates for SUPT(JOT) posts will go through a structured training programme — first 12 months as SUPT at a stipend of ₹12,000/month, followed by JOT training at ₹15,000–₹15,500/month — before being placed at T0 grade with a pay scale of ₹29,500 to ₹70,000. Jr. Foreman posts carry the higher S0 grade pay scale of ₹36,500 to ₹1,15,000. The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) for all posts, with an additional Trade Test for certain posts. The CBT consists of 100 objective-type questions to be completed in 120 minutes, covering 60% technical/domain-specific questions and 40% non-technical questions from areas like Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English. There is no negative marking, making it a fair and candidate-friendly exam. Out of the total 272 posts, 20 posts (including 10 backlog vacancies) are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 38 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) as per Government of India directives. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Land Ousted categories are also exempted from paying the application fee. This NALCO Government Job 2026 is ideal for ITI-qualified youth, diploma holders, and science graduates seeking a career in core manufacturing and mining operations in Odisha. With excellent career progression, comprehensive benefits, and job security that comes with a Central PSU, this vacancy is not to be missed. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification carefully before applying, as each person is allowed to apply for only one post. Applying for multiple posts will lead to immediate disqualification.