SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 300 Posts, Apply Online

1. Application Scrutiny — Applications submitted online and in hard copy will be verified by MVTC managers.
2. Merit-Based Selection — Candidates will be selected based on inter-se seniority by year of passing, and merit within that year.
3. Priority Candidates — Preference will be given to children of SCCL/Retired Employees and Project Affected/Displaced Family (PAF/PDF) candidates.
4. Reservation Policy — Local, Caste, and EWS reservations will be applied as per SCCL policy, with vacant reserved slots diverted to the open category.

Introduction to SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

Eligibility Requirements for SCCL Apprenticeship

• Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination (Engineering Degree, Non-Engineering Degree, or Diploma) in one of the years from 2022 to 2026. Applications from candidates who passed in any other year will be rejected.
• Applicants must select an apprenticeship branch that directly matches their qualification, as specified in the vacancy breakdown (e.g., Mining, EEE, BA, B.Sc).
• Individuals who have already completed or are currently undergoing training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, in SCCL or any other organization are not eligible. An undertaking confirming this must be submitted.
• While not mandatory, preference may be given to candidates demonstrating proficiency in AI, Systems, MS Office, and MS Excel.
• Priority consideration will be given to children of current or retired SCCL employees, as well as Project Affected Family (PAF) or Project Displaced Family (PDF) candidates, in line with SCCL's existing policies. Reservations for Local, Caste, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories will be applied, and any unfilled reserved slots may be converted to the open category.

Stipend Structure for Apprentices

Application Fee Details

Age Limit for Applicants

Selection Procedure

1. Application Scrutiny — All online and hard-copy applications will undergo thorough scrutiny and verification by managers at the respective Mines Vocational Training Centres (MVTCs).
2. Merit-Based Selection — Candidates will be chosen based on their inter-se seniority, determined by their year of passing the qualifying examination, and their academic merit within that specific passing year.
3. Priority Considerations — In line with existing SCCL practices, priority will be given to applicants who are children of current or retired SCCL employees, as well as those from Project Affected Family (PAF) or Project Displaced Family (PDF) backgrounds.
4. Reservation Policy Adherence — The selection process will strictly follow SCCL's prevailing policies for Local, Caste, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservations. Any apprenticeship slots that remain vacant in reserved categories will be reallocated to the open category.
5. Batch Commencement — The selection process for the first batch of apprentices is scheduled to commence in the first week of September 2026, following the completion of application scrutiny at the MVTCs.

Documents Required for Application

Hard Copies for MVTC/GVTC Submission:

• One passport-size photograph with the candidate's signature on it.
• One printout of the duly signed application form generated from the SCCL web portal.
• One printout of the student registration form from nats.education.gov.in.
• One copy of the Local Certificate (required only for "Others" category candidates, in Enclosure B or C format).
• One Xerox copy of the Aadhaar card.
• One copy of the EPR View & Employee ID Card or PAF Certificate, specifically for candidates applying under the Employee Child or PAF categories.

Soft Copies for SCCL Portal Upload:

• SSC Certificate: Mandatory for all candidates.
• Graduate/Diploma Certificate: Provisional Certificate and Consolidated Marks Memo, mandatory for all candidates.
• Reservation Certificate: Required only for ST/SC-Group 1, 2, 3/BC-A, B, C, D, E candidates and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.
• SCCL Employee Children/Ex-Employee Children: EPR view and ID Card.
• PDF/PAF Candidates: Certificate issued by RDO/Tahsildar and attested by the HOD of Area Estates Dept and SO to GM, or a certificate issued by the Area GM with PDF/PAF details.

How to Apply for SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

1. NATS 2.0 Registration: First, register on the NATS 2.0 web portal (www.nats.education.gov.in). Ensure all required fields are accurately filled and necessary certificate copies are uploaded to obtain a unique Registration Number.
2. SCCL Portal Application: Proceed to the official SCCL web portal (www.scclmines.com/apprenticeship). Use the exact same e-mail ID and mobile number that were registered on the NATS portal. Carefully review the terms and conditions before proceeding. The online application window is from 06 August 2026, 12:00 PM, to 16 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
3. Information and Uploads: Fill in all requested personal and academic information. Upload your recent photograph (JPEG format) and all required original certificates (as detailed in the "Documents Required" section) in PDF format.
4. Print Application Forms: After successful online submission, take printouts of the duly signed application form generated by the SCCL portal, along with the NATS 2.0 registration form, copies of your certificates, and the first page of your Union Bank of India (UBI) bank account passbook.
5. Hard Copy Submission: Submit all these hard copies physically to your nearest Area Group/Mines Vocational Training Centre (GVTC/MVTC). This submission must also be completed within the application window: 06 August 2026, 12:00 PM, to 16 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Any suppression of facts by the applicant will lead to disqualification at any stage or termination even after joining the apprenticeship.
• Candidate selection is also subject to requirements stipulated by the Regional Director, Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Chennai, and the NATS portal.
• The e-mail ID and mobile number used for NATS registration must be identical to those used on the SCCL portal and must remain active and unchanged throughout the selection process. Failure to do so may prevent contract creation on the NATS portal.
• Personal details such as name, father's/mother's name, date of birth, and year of passing must precisely match the SSC/Birth Certificate, Aadhaar card, and Graduate/Diploma Certificate. Mismatches will lead to rejection.
• The bank account registered in NATS must be Aadhaar-seeded for DBT stipend transfers and should not receive other scholarships to avoid conflicts.
• Married women candidates must ensure their surname on Aadhaar and NATS registration matches their SSC certificate.
• False claims regarding "on-roll employee children" or "PDF/PAF" status, missing certificates, or data mismatches will result in rejection without individual intimation.
• Failure to accept the offer on the NATS 2.0 portal or any NATS portal denial due to mismatches or pre-existing contracts will prevent the candidate from proceeding.
• Incorrect details furnished, if discovered at any time, will lead to termination and recovery of training costs from the candidate or their surety.
• Unauthorised absence for more than 20 consecutive days, or cumulative absenteeism of 40 days, will result in termination without intimation. Apprentices need 240 musters of attendance for the Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Selected candidates are governed by Annexure-I terms and conditions provided with the offer letter.
• Absconding or termination requires the candidate to refund the cost of training as determined by the Apprenticeship Adviser/Regional Directorate, BOAT, Chennai.
• The apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment in SCCL, nor does it provide any quota or preference for future job selections.
• All selected external candidates must open a Union Bank of India account (in an SCCL salary disbursing branch) and opt for the "Union Bank of India Rs. 30 Lakhs Group Accidental Insurance Policy" by paying approximately Rs. 750/- for the one-year training.
• No TA/DA will be provided for joining the Apprenticeship.
• Original certificates and Aadhaar card must be produced upon reporting; any mismatch with uploaded data will lead to rejection.
• SCCL Management retains the right to modify slot numbers, branches, or extend application deadlines.

Area MVTC/GVTC Centres for Hard Copy Submission

Union Bank of India – SCCL Salary Disbursing Branches

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