SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 300 Graduate, Diploma Apprentice Posts | Apply Online

Apply Online via NATS 2.0 and SCCL Portal — 12-Month Paid Training — No Application Fee

So here is a big apprenticeship opportunity from Singareni Collieries Company Limited. They have announced 300 apprenticeship slots for Engineering Graduates, Non-Engineering Graduates, and Diploma holders. And the best part — there is no application fee, and you get a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300 for graduates and Rs. 10,900 for diploma holders.

See, SCCL is a government coal mining company under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. This is a one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application is open from 6 August to 16 August 2026 on both the NATS 2.0 portal and the SCCL portal. And you also need to submit hard copies at the nearest Area MVTC/GVTC. So if you have passed your engineering, diploma, or non-engineering degree in the last 5 years (2022-2026), this is actually a good chance to gain experience at a reputed government company.

A total of 300 tentative apprenticeship slots are available across three categories. Slots may be diverted to other branches depending on applications received.

Educational Qualification

• Engineering Graduates: B.E./B.Tech in Mining, EEE, ECE, CSE, IT, Mechanical, or Civil from a recognized university
• Non-Engineering Graduates: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, or B.Pharmacy from a recognized university
• Diploma Holders: Diploma in Mining, EEE, Mechanical, or Civil from a recognized institute
• Pass-out Years: Only 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 candidates are eligible

Age Limit (as on 31 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years (General)
• SC / ST / BC: 33 years (5 years relaxation)

Other Requirements

• Candidates must not have undergone or be currently registered for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Must register on NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) first
• Must have a Union Bank of India account with Aadhaar seeding for DBT
• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of AI, MS Office, and MS Excel

• Engineering & Non-Engineering Graduates: Rs. 12,300 per month
• Diploma Holders: Rs. 10,900 per month

There is no written examination for this apprenticeship. Selection is based on the following criteria:

Candidates must apply through both online and offline modes. The application process involves three steps — NATS registration, SCCL portal application, and hard copy submission.

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph with signature
• SSC Certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Graduate/Diploma Certificate and Consolidated Marks Memo
• Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
• SCCL Employee Child/PAF Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card
• First page of UBI Bank Passbook
• NATS 2.0 Registration Form