NMDC Limited has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 995 vacancies for various trainee positions. These posts are available across three project locations: Kirandul, Bacheli, and Donimalai complexes. The application process is entirely online and begins on 25 May 2025.
As per the official Employment Notification No. 03/2025, candidates can apply for posts such as Field Attendant, Maintenance Assistant, Blaster, Electrician, Technician, HEM Operator, and others. The maximum age limit is 30 years for all posts, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories. The stipend during training and the pay scale after regularization are clearly defined for each position.
Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official NMDC portal before 14 June 2025. The selection process will consist of an OMR/CBT-based exam followed by a second-level test (Physical Ability or Trade Test). Details regarding educational qualifications, stipend, and selection stages are provided below for applicant reference.
Important Dates:
The registration process for NMDC Field Attendant and other trainee posts will begin from 25 May 2025. The last date to apply online is 14 June 2025.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 995 trainee vacancies across Kirandul, Bacheli, and Donimalai projects in NMDC.
Post Name: Field Attendant, Maintenance Assistant (Electrical and Mechanical), Blaster, Electrician, Electronics Technician, HEM Mechanic, HEM Operator, MCO, QCA
No. of Posts: 995
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
Field Attendant requires middle pass or ITI. Maintenance Assistant roles require ITI in relevant trades. Technician, HEM, and Operator roles need three-year diplomas. QCA posts require B.Sc. in Chemistry/Geology with one-year experience.
Age Limit:
The minimum age limit is 18 years and maximum is 30 years as on 14 June 2025. Relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and applicable for PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and departmental candidates.
Other Requirements:
All qualifications must be from recognized institutions. Candidates with higher qualifications than those prescribed are not eligible. Some posts require a heavy vehicle license or specific certifications.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the NMDC official portal www.nmdc.co.in between 25 May and 14 June 2025.
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹150. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and departmental candidates are exempted.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of an OMR/CBT test followed by a second-level test (Physical Ability or Trade Test). Final selection depends on qualifying both stages.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of NMDC contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF