NMDC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has released a recruitment notification (Advt. No. 03/2025) for 781 trainee vacancies across various posts. The vacancies are for its Bailadila Iron Ore Mine, Kirandul and Bacheli Complexes in Chhattisgarh, and Donimalai Iron Ore Mine in Karnataka.
This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates seeking a career in India’s mining and mineral sector.
NMDC Recruitment 2025 – Overview
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Organization: NMDC Limited
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Post Type: Trainee Positions (Multiple Trades)
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Total Vacancies: 781
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Job Locations: Kirandul, Bacheli (Chhattisgarh) & Donimalai (Karnataka)
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Mode of Application: Online
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Official Website: www.nmdc.co.in
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Online Application Start Date: 25 May 2025 (10:00 AM)
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Last Date to Apply: 14 June 2025 (11:59 PM)
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Qualification | Total Vacancies |
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| Field Attendant (Trainee) (RS-01) | Middle Pass / ITI | 151 |
| Maintenance Assistant (Mech/Elect) | ITI in relevant trade | 446 |
| Blaster Grade-II (Trainee) | Matric + Blaster/Mining Mate Cert. + 3 Yrs Exp. | 6 |
| Electrician Grade-III (Trainee) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Electronics Technician Gr-III | Diploma in Electronics Engineering | 6 |
| HEM Mechanic Grade-III | Diploma in Mechanical + Heavy Vehicle License | 77 |
| HEM Operator Grade-III | Diploma in Mech./Auto + Heavy Vehicle License | 228 |
| MCO Grade-III (Trainee) | Diploma in Mechanical + Heavy Vehicle License | 36 |
| QCA Grade-III (Trainee) | B.Sc (Chemistry/Geology) + 1 Yr Sampling Exp. | 4 |
Note: Higher qualification holders than specified are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 14 June 2025)
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 30 years
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Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (NCL): 3 years
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PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
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Stipend & Pay Scale
| Post Level | Stipend (1st Year) | Stipend (Next 6 Months) | Pay on Regularization |
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| RS-01 (Field Attendant) | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,100 – 3% – ₹31,850 |
| RS-02 (Maintenance Asst.) | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,700 – 3% – ₹32,940 |
| RS-04 (Other Posts) | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,900 – 3% – ₹35,040 |
Selection Process
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Computer Based Test (CBT)/OMR-Based Test
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Physical Ability Test (for Field Attendant) or Trade Test (for other posts)
CBT/OMR Test Pattern
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For Field Attendant:
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General Knowledge: 70 Marks
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Reasoning/Numerical Ability: 30 Marks
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For All Other Trades:
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Subject Knowledge: 30 Marks
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General Knowledge: 50 Marks
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Reasoning/Numerical Ability: 20 Marks
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Minimum qualifying marks:
UR/EWS: 50
OBC (NCL): 45
SC/ST/PwBD: 40
Application Fee
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹150
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SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental Candidates: Exempted
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Mode of Payment: Online via UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards
How to Apply
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Visit https://www.nmdc.co.in
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Go to the Careers page → Click on “Apply Online”
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Fill out the online form carefully
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Upload all required documents
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Pay the application fee (if applicable)
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Submit the application and print a copy for reference
Important Instructions
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Apply for only one post and one project location
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Applications with incorrect/incomplete information will be rejected
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Admit cards for exams will be sent via email/post
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Physical Ability/Trade Test will be qualifying in nature
Important Link
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Conclusion
The NMDC Recruitment 2025 presents a great opportunity to work in a central PSU with excellent pay, job security, and growth. Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully and apply well before the deadline.