NMDC Trainee Recruitment 2025: Apply for 995 Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria

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The National Mineral Development Corporation has released the Employment Notification Number 03/2025 on May 22 for recruitment of Trainees at Kirandul, Bacheli (Chhattisgarh), and Donimalai (Karnataka) mining complexes for a total number 995 vacancies:

Kirandul Complex:

Post

Total

SC

ST

OBC (NCL)

EWS

UR

Field Attendant

86

10

28

5

9

34

Maintenance Assistant (Elect.)

49

6

15

3

5

20

Maintenance Assistant (Mech.)

86

12

27

5

8

34

Electrician Gr.-III

1

0

0

0

1

0

Electronics Technician Gr.-III

3

0

1

0

0

2

HEM Mechanic Gr.-III

39

5

12

3

4

15

HEM Operator Gr.-III

118

14

38

7

12

47

MCO Gr.-III

6

1

2

0

0

3

QCA Gr.-III

1

0

0

0

0

1

Bacheli Complex:

Post

Total

SC

ST

OBC (NCL)

EWS

UR

Field Attendant

38

5

12

3

3

15

Maintenance Assistant (Elect.)

56

7

18

3

5

23

Maintenance Assistant (Mech.)

182

22

62

12

6

80

Blaster Gr.-II

3

0

1

0

0

2

Electrician Gr.-III

11

2

4

0

1

4

HEM Mechanic Gr.-III

12

1

4

1

1

5

HEM Operator Gr.-III

40

5

13

3

4

15

MCO Gr.-III

14

1

4

0

2

7

 Donimalai Complex:

Post

Total

SC

ST

OBC (NCL)

EWS

UR

Field Attendant

27

4

2

7

2

12

Maintenance Assistant (Elect.)

36

5

2

10

4

15

Maintenance Assistant (Mech.)

37

6

3

10

3

15

Blaster Gr.-II

3

1

0

1

0

1

Electrician Gr.-III

29

5

2

8

3

11

Electronics Technician Gr.-III

3

0

1

1

0

1

HEM Mechanic Gr.-III

26

5

2

7

2

10

HEM Operator Gr.-III

70

11

5

19

7

28

MCO Gr.-III

16

2

1

4

2

7

QCA Gr.-III

3

0

0

0

1

2

Out of total positions, 389, 356, and 250 are for Kirandul, Bacheli, and Donimalai, respectively, for different positions of Trainees.

Application Form 

The application form for the NMDC Trainee Recruitment 2025 is all set to be available

on the official website of the National Mineral Development Corporation from May 25 to June 14. Individuals who meet the certain eligibility criterias are highly recommended to keep an eye on the official website.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criterias to apply for the recruitment of Trainees under the NMDC is available below. Go through the tabulated data to check the details about it.

Post

Qualification

Experience

Field Attendant (Trainee)

Middle School Pass or ITI

Maintenance Assistant (Elect.) (Trainee)

ITI in Electrical Trade

Maintenance Assistant (Mech.) (Trainee)

ITI in Welding / Fitter / Machinist / Motor Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic / Auto Electrician

Blaster Gr.-II (Trainee)

Matric / ITI with Blaster or Mining Mate Certificate + First Aid Certificate

3 years in blasting operations

Electrician Gr.-III (Trainee)

3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering + Certificate in Industrial/Domestic Installations

Electronics Technician Gr.-III (Trainee)

3-Year Diploma in Electronics Engineering

HEM Mechanic Gr.-III (Trainee)

3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering + Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License

HEM Operator Gr.-III (Trainee)

3-Year Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering + Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License

MCO Gr.-III (Trainee)

3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering + Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License

QCA Gr.-III (Trainee)

B.Sc in Chemistry or Geology

1 year in sampling work

The age limit is 18 years to 30 years as of June 14, 2025, with age relaxation for 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC and ST with an additional relaxation of 10 years for PwBD.

Application Fee 

In order to apply for recruitment of Trainee under the NMDC, a candidate who belongs to UR, OBC or EWS is required to deposit the application fee of 150 rupees. Individuals who belong to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Departmental Candidate are exempted from the application fee payment.

Selection Process 

The selection process for recruitment of Trainee under the NMDC consists two stages, which are Computer-Based Test and Trade Test or Physical Ability Test. Candidates who will apply will be called for the first stage, whivh will be followed by second, and then final selection list will be prepared based on the performance in the CBT.

Pay Scale

Individuals who will be appointed on Trainee RS-1, RS-2 and RS-4 positions under the NMDC will firstly get monthly stipend of ₹18,000, ₹18,000, and ₹19,000, respectively for first 12 month, which will be increased by ₹500 for next 6 months.

After the 18 months, the monthly will salary range from ₹18,500 to ₹31,850, ₹18,700 to ₹32,940 and ₹19,900 to ₹35,040 for RS-1, RS-2, and RS-4, respectively, under the

7th CPC with annual increase of 3%.

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