NALCO Manager Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Manager Posts

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 38 years as on 02/02/2026
• Age relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD-UR 10 years, PwBD-OBC 13 years, PwBD-SC/ST 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen and 1984 riots victims: as per government norms
• Overall upper age limit including relaxations: 56 years

Qualification

• Manager (Civil): Degree in Civil or Architecture Engineering
• Manager (Mechanical): Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Manager (Electrical): Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Manager (Chemical): Degree in Chemical Engineering or M.Tech in Applied Chemistry
• Manager (E&I): Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation & Process Control, Instrumentation Engineering, Applied Electronics or Instrumentation & Control Systems

Essential Qualifications

• Qualifications must be from a UGC-recognized Indian university or AICTE-approved programs from autonomous Indian institutions or concerned statutory councils
• Candidates with Open and Distance Learning (ODL) qualifications are eligible if recognized by the relevant statutory bodies
• If CGPA/OGPA or letter grades are awarded, equivalent marks must be indicated as per the norms of the respective university or institute

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 07/01/2026
• Opening of Online Application: 13/01/2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date for Online Payment: 02/02/2026 (04:00 PM)
• Last Date for Online Application: 02/02/2026 (05:00 PM)
• Computation Date for Age/Experience/Qualification: 02/02/2026

Application Fee

• UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000 (Application Fee & Processing Fee)
• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹500 (Processing Fee only)
• Internal candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Internet Banking, UPI, or Debit Card via SBI Collect
• Non-refundable: Fees under any circumstances
• Ensure eligibility before paying; retain SBI Collect reference number for the application process

General Instructions

• Only Indian nationals eligible; apply online via the NALCO career portal
• Upload signature, photo, qualification proofs, experience evidence, latest salary slip, and current employer/IT return documents
• Do not send hard copies; keep a copy of the submitted application
• Candidates can apply for one post only; multiple applications will be rejected
• Corrections to submitted data are not entertained after submission
• Selection may involve CBT/Written test and Personal Interview; final decision rests with management
• Canvassing disqualifies candidature
• Jurisdiction for disputes: Cuttack, Odisha
• NALCO reserves the right to fill or not fill posts and to modify processes