Summary & Recruitment Dashboard

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has announced recruitment for Non-Executive positions at its Mines & Refinery Complex in Damanjodi. It offers 268 vacancies (including backlog and horizontal reservations) across technical, mining, and operator roles in a Navratna company with stable career progression, strong pay scales, and comprehensive benefits. Unlike contractual vacancies, these are permanent posts after training/probation, making them highly sought after by ITI, diploma, and BSc candidates looking for long-term security in the metals and mining sector.

Vacancy Details & Core Job Roles

The vacancy distribution is highly technical and role-specific. Below is the complete breakdown:

What These Roles Actually Involve

Operator (HEMM) Gr. III positions require operating heavy earth moving machinery  excavators, dumpers, dozers, and drills - in open cast bauxite mines. The work is shift-based, physically demanding, and conducted in dusty, outdoor conditions with strict safety protocols under DGMS regulations.

Mining Mate Gr. III is a statutory supervisory role. You monitor face operations, ensure compliance with mining safety laws, maintain records, and assist in production targets. This role carries legal responsibility and requires a valid Mining Mate Certificate (Restricted to Opencast Metalliferous Mines) issued by DGMS.

Jr. Foreman (Mines & Electrical) roles are supervisory. Jr. Foreman (Mines) supervise mining crews and ensure safe deployment of machinery. Jr. Foreman (Electrical) handle maintenance and operation of HT/LT systems, substations, and power distribution in the mining and refinery area.

SUPT(JOT) and Technician positions form the backbone of the plant. These involve hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment in both mining and alumina refinery sections. Work includes shift duty, breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, and adherence to safety standards in a hot, noisy industrial environment.

All roles are transferable across NALCO establishments in India as per company requirement.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility depends on the specific post. You must meet the qualification, experience, and certification requirements for the role you apply for. All degrees and diplomas must be from recognized institutions and must be full-time regular courses. Part-time or correspondence qualifications are not accepted.

Mining & Heavy Machinery Operations

Operator (HEMM) Gr. III: You need a 10th pass certificate along with a 2-year ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle or a 1-year ITI in Diesel Mechanic. You must also have a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License and 2 years of work experience.

Mining Mate Gr. III: You need a 10th pass certificate. You must also have a valid Mining Mate Certificate of Competency (for Opencast Metalliferous Mines) from the DGMS and 2 years of work experience.

Jr. Foreman (Mines): You need a full-time regular Diploma in Mining or Mining Engineering. You must also have a valid Foreman Certificate of Competency (for Opencast Metalliferous Mines) from the DGMS and 2 years of work experience.

Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation Maintenance

Jr. Foreman (Electrical): You need a full-time regular Diploma in Electrical Engineering. You must also have a valid Supervisory Certificate of Competency (M.V/H.T/E.H.T) from the Odisha Electrical Licensing Board and 2 years of work experience.

Technician Grades: You need a 10th pass certificate and a 2-year ITI in the relevant trade. You must also have an Apprenticeship Certificate and 2 years of work experience.

SUPT(JOT) Grades: You need a 10th pass certificate and a 2-year ITI in the relevant trade. You must also have an Apprenticeship Certificate, but no work experience is required for these entry-level roles.

Laboratory & Quality Control

SUPT(JOT) - Laboratory: You need a B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Chemistry. No work experience or extra certifications are required.

Age Limitations

The age limits are calculated based on the cut-off date of 10.06.2026. The maximum age allowed for each job role is provided below:

Age Relaxations

Candidates belonging to SC or ST categories receive a 5-year age relaxation. OBC candidates in the non-creamy layer are eligible for a 3-year relaxation. PwBD candidates from unreserved or EWS categories receive 10 years of relaxation, while PwBD candidates from OBC-NCL and SC or ST categories get 13 years and 15 years, respectively. Ex-Servicemen are granted age relaxation according to Government of India directives. Departmental or internal candidates face no upper age limit as long as they have completed at least one year of service. Land oustees from the Koraput district have a maximum age limit of 40 years, provided they submit valid documentation and affidavits. 

Note: The maximum age for any candidate, after combining all relaxations, shall not exceed 56 years as on 10.06.2026.

Important Note for Reserved Categories

If you are claiming reservation benefits under SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, or EWS categories, you must upload valid certificates in the prescribed format issued by the authority. Please ensure that your OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates were issued on or after 01.04.2026.

Application Fees & Payment Channels

The application fee is non-refundable. The charges based on your category are as follows:

Note: Payment can be completed online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.

Salary Structure & Benefits

NALCO follows standard Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) pay scales. Salary is divided into regular pay grades for experienced people and a stipend system for trainees.

Regular Pay Grades (Experienced Hires)

If you are recruited directly into a regular role, you will receive the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pay scale from your first day of joining.

Trainee Stipend (SUPT/JOT)

Trainees undergo a 30-month training period. During this time, you receive a fixed monthly stipend. After completing the training and passing all evaluations, you will be permanently appointed into the T0 Grade pay scale.

Service Commitment

Selected trainees must work for the company for a minimum period (usually 3 to 4 years) after completing their training. If you leave the company before this period ends, you will be required to repay training expenses along with interest.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Follow these steps to complete your application online:

1. Registration: Visit www.nalcoindia.com, go to the "Career" section, and select the recruitment link for "Non-Executive Personnel-M&R Complex, Damanjodi-2026". Click "New Registration" to create your login details.

2. Filling the Form: Complete the online application in two main stages: first the registration, then the final application form.

3. Final Submission: Once you submit the form, download and print a copy for your records. Please note that you cannot edit your application after final submission.

Document Requirements

Ensure your files meet these requirements before uploading:

Photograph: Must be 4.5cm × 3.5cm, with a file size between 20 KB and 50 KB, and a white background.

Signature: Must be 140 × 60 pixels with a maximum file size of 20 KB.

Thumb Impression & Declaration: Follow the specific format provided in Annexure-I.

Educational & Other Certificates: Combine your educational, experience, caste, valid Employment Exchange Registration Card, category certificate and other necessary documents into a single PDF file for upload as well as for later stages of selection process.

Selection Method & Exam Details

The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and a medical examination. The final merit list will be prepared based entirely on your performance in the CBT.

Exam Pattern

Tentative Exam Centres

You can select your preferred test city while filling out the online form. NALCO will assign centres based on availability and reserves the right to change or remove centres at any time.

List of Exam Centres:

• Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam
• Assam: Guwahati
• Delhi: Delhi/NCR
• Maharashtra: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, MMR region
• Odisha: Angul, Balasore, Berhampur, Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, Koraput, Rourkela, Sambalpur
• Tamil Nadu: Chennai
• West Bengal: Kolkata

Medical Fitness and Posting Rules

To be appointed, you must be declared medically fit by a NALCO medical officer. This decision is final, and no second chances will be given. While PwBD candidates are eligible for certain relaxations, they must still meet the physical requirements of the job.

Selected candidates can be posted to the M&R Complex in Damanjodi or any other NALCO facility in India. You may be transferred between plants, mines, or offices as needed by the company. Please note that most roles require working in rotational shifts, including night shifts.

Know Before You Apply

Career Trajectory, Perks, and Lifestyle

NALCO follows standard CPSE rules for promotions, pay revisions, and retirement benefits. After you are permanently hired in the S0 or T0 grade, you will receive several benefits. These include salary increases every three months based on the Industrial Dearness Allowance, a retirement fund, gratuity, health insurance for your family, and extra pay based on the company's performance. Company quarters, schooling, and hospital facilities are available inside respective township. The work itself is shift-based, often involving night duties, outdoor exposure in mines or hot plant areas, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Long-term stability is high, but growth is slow and governed by seniority and departmental exams rather than sudden individual advancement.

Who Should Apply and Who Should Walk Away

Apply only if you already have the exact trade qualification and mandatory certificates listed for that post and you are prepared to live and work in a remote mining township for the next 10-15 years. This role suits candidates who value permanent government employment, subsidised housing, and lifetime medical benefits over high starting pay or city life. It is a good fit for those comfortable with rotational shifts, physical work in dusty and noisy conditions, and a service bond that restricts early exit. New ITI graduates who are comfortable with the 30-month training period on a stipend will be permanently hired into a regular grade once their training is successfully completed. Experienced technicians with valid DGMS or Electrical Supervisor licenses can join directly at full pay and should treat this as a stability upgrade from private contracts.

Walk away if you need immediate high salary, cannot relocate to Koraput district, or find problems with shift work and heavy industrial environments. Do not apply if you are seeking desk-based roles, fast promotions, or work that keeps you in a major city. Candidates uncomfortable with mandatory night shifts, outdoor mine duty, or the slow CPSE promotion timeline will struggle here. If you are not ready to sign a multi-year service bond or cannot produce the exact certificates on time, this notification is not for you.

Important Errors to Avoid in the Application Form

• Avoid Writing or typing the declaration in any format other than exactly as given in the notification, or using capital letters throughout.
• Uploading wrong documents in the photo, signature, or left thumb impression slots, or submitting files that exceed the prescribed size and DPI limits.
• Applying for more than one post. The entire candidature gets cancelled.
• Submitting expired or incorrectly endorsed DGMS competency certificates, heavy vehicle driving licence, or supervisory electrical certificates.
• Entering incorrect marks, year of passing, or experience details that do not match your original certificates.
• Forgetting to take the final printout of the submitted form after payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can final semester students or those awaiting results apply?

No. You must have passed the minimum prescribed qualification on or before the closing date (17.06.2026). No provisional admission is allowed.

Q2: Is there any provision to edit the application after final submission and fee payment?

No. Once you click the final submit button and make payment, data becomes frozen. Be extremely careful during filling.

Q3: What is the approximate in-hand salary after absorption in T0 grade?

In current pay scales, a candidate in T0 grade can expect Rs. 48,000–58,000 per month in-hand (depending on posting location, DA rate, and allowances) during the initial years.

Q4: Are these permanent posts or contractual?

These are permanent Central PSU posts. After successful completion of training/probation and medical clearance, candidates are absorbed into regular establishment.

Q5: How is tie-breaking done when two candidates score the same marks in CBT?

NALCO’s decision on tie-breaking criteria (higher marks in technical domain, date of birth, etc.) is final and will be communicated through the official website.

Q6: Is experience mandatory for SUPT(JOT) positions?

No. These are pure induction-level trainee posts. Experience is mandatory only for direct Operator, Technician, and Foreman positions.

Q7: Do land oustee candidates from Koraput district get special benefits?

Yes. They receive age relaxation and horizontal reservation subject to production of proper land acquisition documents and the prescribed affidavit on Rs. 25 non-judicial stamp paper.

Q8: Will the CBT have negative marking?

No. The notification clearly states there will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

Q9: Can a candidate apply from outside Odisha?

Yes. The CBT will be conducted in multiple cities across India. However, selected candidates can be posted at any NALCO unit or subsidiary as per requirement.

Administrative Support & Technical Helpdesk

For any technical issues regarding online application, payment failure, or portal glitches, contact NALCO’s helpdesk on toll-free numbers 1800-222-366 or 1800-103-4566 (available from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM on working days). For recruitment-related queries, write to the email: recruitment@nalcoindia.co.in. Keep your registration number and transaction ID ready when calling.

This career guide has been prepared after careful analysis of the official NALCO Advertisement No. 10260213 dated 14.05.2026 to provide maximum clarity to candidates. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification PDF available on www.nalcoindia.com and cross-verify every eligibility criteria, certificate requirement, and instruction before submitting their application. If there is any mismatch found between the information provided here and the official job notification, the official notification and any updates released by the company will be considered final.