Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice (PGPT) – Degree in relevant Engineering discipline.

• Technician/Diploma Apprentice (PDPT) – Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline.

Stipend

• For PGPT- RS 4500/- per month by ECL and Rs 4,500 / – per month by Gol as DBT through BoPT.
• For PDPT- RS 4000/- per month by ECL and Rs 4,000 /- per month by Gol as DBT through BoPT.
• Aadhaar must be enabled for DBT (Direct Beneficiary Transfer) to receive Gol share as applicable.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date – 09 August 2025

• Starting Date to Apply Online – 08 August 2025

• Last Date to Apply Online – 11 September 2025

Selection Process

• Merit list based on marks obtained in Degree/Diploma.

• Document Verification.

• Medical Examination (if applicable).

How to Apply for ECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Eligible candidates can apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal by following these steps:

1. Visit the NATS Portal

   • Go to nats.education.gov.in.

2. Register as a Student

   • If you are a new user, click on “Enroll” and complete the registration process with your personal, academic, and Aadhaar-linked bank account details.

   • If already registered, log in with your credentials.

3. Search for Eastern Coalfields Limited

   • After login, go to the “Establishment Search” option.

   • Search for Eastern Coalfields Limited and select it from the list.

4. Apply for the Apprentice Post

   • Choose the relevant apprenticeship type (Graduate Apprentice or Technician/Diploma Apprentice) as per your qualification.

   • Click Apply and fill in the required details.

5. Upload Required Documents

   • Passport-size photograph

   • Scanned signature

   • Educational certificates (Degree/Diploma)

   • Caste certificate (if applicable)

   • Aadhaar card

6. Submit Application

   • Review all the entered information carefully and submit the application.

   • Save/print the acknowledgment for future reference.

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FAQs – ECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in ECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
A total of 1123 vacancies are announced, including 280 Graduate Apprentice (PGPT) posts and 843 Technician/Diploma Apprentice (PDPT) posts.

Q2. What is the age limit for ECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
As per the notification, candidates must meet the age requirements prescribed under the Apprenticeship Act. Generally, the minimum age is 18 years. No specific maximum age limit is mentioned in the notification.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for ECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 11 September 2025.

Q4. What is the stipend for ECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?

• Graduate Apprentice (PGPT) – ₹9,000 per month (₹4,500 from ECL + ₹4,500 from Govt. via DBT).

• Technician/Diploma Apprentice (PDPT) – ₹8,000 per month (₹4,000 from ECL + ₹4,000 from Govt. via DBT).

Q5. What is the selection process for ECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Selection will be based on merit (marks in Degree/Diploma), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination (if required).

Q6. Which disciplines are available in ECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Vacancies are available in Mining, Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science/IT, and Electrical disciplines for both Graduate and Diploma apprentices.