NALCO Recruitment 2024 through GATE Score
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
(A Government of India Enterprise)
NALCO Recruitment 2024 of Committed, Promising, and Result-Oriented Executives by GATE Score
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central PSU and one of the largest integrated Alumina- Aluminium Complexes of Asia, is going for further growth and expansion within India & across the globe. The Company being a prominent foreign exchange earner for the Country also enjoys Premier Trading House status in the field of export and has won many prestigious awards for its excellent performance with significant value addition to its shareholders. The plants and offices are multi-locational with its Corporate Office at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Company believes in achieving organizational excellence through competent human resources and practices having a “People Centric” approach to achieve its vision to be a premier and integrated company in the Aluminium value chain with a strategic presence in Mining both domestic & global, Metals and Energy sectors.
To achieve its vision to be a reputed global Company in the metals and energy sector, NALCO is looking for committed, promising, and competent young Graduate Engineers with brilliant academic careers to join the organization as Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) in the disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation as per details given below:
Table-I | ||||||||
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Discipline | No of Posts | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | ST | SC | PwBD | Identifies Categories of PwBD |
Mechanical | 127 | 52 | 13 | 34 | 8 | 20 | 6 |
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Electrical | 100 | 40 | 10 | 27 | 7 | 16 | 5 |
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Instrumentation | 20 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
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Total | 247 | 101 | 25 | 66 | 16 | 39 | 13 |
Abbreviations used:
UR – Un-Reserved, OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Class(Non-Creamy Layer), SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, PwBD– Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, D –Deaf, HH-Hard of Hearing,, OA-One Arm, OL-One Leg, BA – Both Arms, BL – Both Legs, LC – Leprosy cured, Dw– Dwarfism, AAV-Acid Attack Victim, SLD-Specific Learning Disability, MI –Mental Illness, ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD(M) – Autism Spectrum Disorder(Mild), CP – Cerebral Palsy, LV– Low Vision, ID –Intellectual Disability, SD/SI=Spinal Deformity/and Spinal Injury without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction.
A. Requisite Qualification
- Full-time, regular Bachelor of Science or Technology degree with a minimum of 65% overall marks for UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) and 55% overall marks for SC/ST/PwBD category, taking the average of all semesters/years into account, regardless of the weighting assigned by the Institute/University to any particular semester/year. (The total maximum marks and total marks obtained for all years/semesters will be summed up to arrive at the aggregate percentage. No rounding off will be done and no weightage will be given to any particular semester or year).
- All qualifications must be from a recognized Govt. Universities/ Institutions, UGC recognized Universities and Institutes/UGC recognized Indian deemed Universities or AICTE-approved courses from autonomous institutes/concerned statutory council(wherever applicable).
- Wherever CGPA/OGPA or letter grade in Degree is awarded, an equivalent percentage of marks should be indicated in the online application form as per norms adopted by the University/Institute. During the personal interview, the candidate must present a certificate to that effect from the university or institute. However, in case the institute does not follow any conversion formula for converting CGPA to Percentage, NALCO shall be at liberty to arrive at an equivalent percentage of marks following its own conversion formula.
- A candidate with the full-time prescribed degree for the disciplines as given below can only apply for the post of Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) in the respective discipline:
Discipline | Prescribed full-time degrees in Engineering/Post-Graduation |
Mechanical | Mechanical /Production Engineering |
Electrical | Electrical/ Power Engineering |
Instrumentation | Electronics/Instrumentation /Telecom/Electrical Engineering |
B. Age Limit
The upper Age limit is 30 years as of 02/04/2024.
C. Selection Process
- NALCO will be utilizing the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2023 marks (GATE-2023 marks) for the recruitment of Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) in the above disciplines. The applicant must have passed the GATE 2023 exam to apply in any of the aforementioned fields. The GATE-2023 score is the only valid in this hiring process. A selection of candidates will be selected for an in-person interview based on their GATE-2023 scores and organizational requirements.
For shortlisting of the candidates, the following criteria is adopted:
- Based on the declaration of the candidate about the percentage secured in Engineering discipline or AIC in the online application, the initial eligibility of the candidate is ascertained as per the eligibility criteria laid down in the requisite qualification section.
- Secondly, the valid GATE marks are secured in the GATE 2023.
- The candidate should meet both the eligibility criteria mentioned in (a) & (b) to be prima facie considered for shortlisting for personal interview.
Note: The candidates are being called based on the data furnished in the online application form. At the time of the interview, all the original documents are verified to confirm the eligibility. At this stage, if it is found that the candidate has furnished false information in the online application or failed to produce the documents in support of his/her eligibility, their candidature shall not be considered for a personal interview and no traveling allowance will be paid in this regard.
- Based on their discipline and category-specific qualifying marks from GATE 2023, eligible candidates will be contacted for interviews in a 1:10 ratio. In case, two or more candidates have secured the same marks in the same discipline and category which eventually would result in the increase of 1:10 ratio, then all such candidates will be called for an interview irrespective of the above-mentioned ratio.
- The candidates will be eligible to apply for the position of GETs in the above discipline in NALCO provided they have appeared in GATE-2023 in one of the following relevant GATE papers as detailed below:
Discipline | GATE Paper (code) |
Mechanical | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
Electrical | Electrical Engineering (EE) |
Instrumentation | Instrumentation Engineering (IN) |
- Candidates having an Engineering Degree/Post Graduate Degree in a branch/discipline other than as specified above are not eligible to apply. Based on the valid marks of GATE 2023 and organizational requirements, candidates will be shortlisted on merit for the personal interview for the positions of Graduate Engineer Trainees(GETs) in the above disciplines. The score is valid only if the candidate obtains more than or equal to the qualifying marks as fixed for the above papers by GATE-2023. The qualifying marks for GATE examination shall be as per the criteria adopted by the conducting authority of GATE-2023 examination.
D. Final Selection
The candidates will be chosen in the end based on their performance in the personal interview and the marks secured in GATE 2023. GATE scores and personal interview scores are given weights of 90% and 10%, respectively.
E. Compensation Package
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 40000 – 3% – 140000/- during one year of training with starting basic pay of Rs 40,000/- irrespective of their previous experience or last drawn basic pay in previous organization. There won’t be any protection of pay. Upon successful completion of training i.e. subject to fulfilling the required performance related/other criterion of the Company in force & amended from time to time, they will be absorbed as Assistant Manager at E1 grade in the pay scale of Rs. 60000- 3%-180000/- with one additional increment.
Besides basic pay, the employee is entitled to Dearness Allowance, perquisites under cafeteria approach, HRA, medical facility for self & dependents, performance related pay and superannuation benefits i.e. Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, etc. as per rules of the Company in force from time to time during training/after absorption.
F. Placement
As per the training policy of the Company, the chosen applicants shall undergo a full year of on-the-job training at different locations of the Company. During the training period and/or after absorption, the candidates may be posted at any of the unit/office, etc. of NALCO in India or abroad or any of the subsidiaries/joint ventures/business associates of NALCO and the services thereafter will be transferable as per the requirement of the Company. The selected candidates may be assigned jobs/ functions/assignments as per the business requirements of the Company including shift operation.
G. Reservations and Relaxations
- Reservations/relaxations for SC/ST/Ex Servicemen/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD (degree of disability 40% or above) candidates as per Government guidelines are applicable. In case any increase in the number of total posts, the number of reserved category posts will vary in accordance to the Govt. guidelines.
- PwBD candidates would be required to furnish valid disability certificate duly stamped and signed by a medical panel empowered for the purpose and should comprise of 3 medical practitioners of Govt. hospital or medical board attached to Special Employment Exchange for the handicapped.
- Appointment to the PwBD candidates will be made after considering the nature of duties and responsibilities of the assignment, location, etc. and also considering that the disability is not likely to interfere with the performance and without possible deterioration of his/her health. However, the final appointment and placement would be based on candidate’s medical fitness with respect to the job of the identified posts. Category SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ PwBD once filled in the online application form will not be changed. The reserved category candidates are required to submit requisite certificate in the prescribed format of Government of India, issued by the Competent Authority, at the time of personal interview, if called for.
- If the SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD certificate has been issued in a language other than English/Hindi, the candidates will be required to submit a self-attested translated copy of the same either in English or Hindi.
- The OBC candidates who belong to “Creamy Layer” are not entitled for concession admissible to OBC category and such candidates have to indicate their category as UR. The OBC(NCL) candidates are required to submit requisite certificate in prescribed format of Government of India, from a Competent Authority issued in the current financial year. The name of the caste and community indicated in the OBC(NCL) certificate must appear in the Central list of Other Backward Classes. Further, OBC candidates will have to give a self- undertaking indicating that they belong to OBC (NCL) category also at the time of personal interview, if called for.
- The requisite Income and Assets Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the approved format is a must for the EWS candidates. The certificate must be valid for the fiscal year 2023–2024.
- The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwBD – UR, 13 years for PwBD-OBC(NCL) and 15 years for PwBD -SC/ST candidates.
- Relaxation of five years in age will be extended to the candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. Ex-Servicemen and children/family members of those who died in the riots of 1984 will get relaxation as per directives of Govt, of India.
- Additionally, the departmental applicants must have obtained qualifying scores in the GATE-2023 equivalent exams. For the aforementioned candidates, there is no minimum percentage of marks required for requisite qualification or upper age limit. However, trainees/contractual employees working in NALCO shall not be considered as departmental candidates. The departmental candidates may refer to the internal circular for other details.
H. Service Agreement Bond
The selected candidates at the time of joining will be required to sign a contract of apprenticeship in accordance with the Apprenticeship Act and will also be required to execute a service agreement bond of Rs.3,00,000/- or Rs.4,00,000/-(for training imparted abroad) on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.1500/- to serve the Company for a minimum period of 4 (four) years after successful completion of one year training.
I. Medical Fitness
The candidates seeking employment in NALCO need to be medically fit as per NALCO’s norms and standards for medical fitness. The selected candidates will have to undergo medical examination by Company’s identified hospitals/diagnostic centres in Bhubaneswar. Following receipt of the medical report, the candidate will be considered fit or unfit, either temporarily or permanently, by the Authorized Medical Officer in accordance with the medical criteria outlined in the NALCO Medical Examination Rules.
J. Application Fee
- The General, OBC & EWS Candidates are required to pay Rs.500/- (Five hundred) towards Application Fee and all other candidates including departmental candidates are required to pay Rs. 100/- (Hundred) as processing fee only.
- Alternatively, candidates may choose to pay with a credit/debit card, U.P.I., or online banking account.
- The Processing fee/Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates are asked to carefully fill out the payment information and confirm their eligibility before paying the application/processing fee.
a. Once the payment is made, the State Bank Collect Reference Number and the date of payment is required to be entered in the NALCO online application form on the Career page of the website.
b. No request for editing of payment details and issue of Call letter will be entertained in wrong submission cases and candidature will stand rejected.
K. How to Apply
- Go to the Career Page of NALCO at www.nalcoindia.com.
- Read the Advertisement carefully to be sure about the eligibility.
- The candidates have to click “Apply Now” and thereafter have to register themselves with correct credentials.
- The candidates shall fill up the online application form with required details and proceed step by step.
- How to Make Payment
a. At Step 4 of online application, click on Pay Application fee through SBI Collect which will redirect you to State Bank Collect page of SBI, which has been authorized to collect the application fees/processing fees on behalf of NALCO
b. Select “Odisha” under the State of the Corporate/Institution and “PSU- Public Sector Undertaking” under the type of Corporate/Institution. Select “NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LTD” under PSU- Public Sector Undertaking.
c. Select Payment Category and choose “GET Rectt- GATE 2023 (For UR/OBC/EWS)” or “GET Rectt – GATE 2023 (For SC/ST/ PwBD /DEPTT.)” as applicable to you.
d. Fill the GATE Regd. No., Name, Discipline, Category, Date of Birth, Registered Email Id and Mobile No. as required on the Payment portal and submit. Ensure that the same Email Id and Mobile No. details are used during the whole registration process.
e. Next Screen- Confirmation page is displayed with all details the candidate has entered. Ensure correctness before proceeding for payment. Now click on “Confirm” to proceed to the payment gateway to pay. NALCO or SBI will not be responsible, in case a candidate deposits the fee with incorrect details viz; a different GATE Registration No., etc.
f. Payment may be made using any one of the options available viz; Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card. Please note that NALCO will bear the bank charges, if any.
g. On successful payment, one e-receipt will be generated in PDF format. The candidate will be prompted to print the e-receipt with SB Collect Reference Number. Note down the Reference Number as the same would be required during Step-4 of online application process. E-receipt can be generated/printed subsequently from the option “Payment History” available in State Bank Collect.
h. In case a candidate does not finally submit an application form with valid payment details, the application will be treated as incomplete and rejected. NALCO will not be responsible for the same. - Applicants must upload a scanned copy of their most recent passport-size color photo and signature during the online application process. These must match the copies they have already submitted with their GATE-2023 score card, and SBI collect copy. Candidates should ensure that the relevant details i.e. name, date of birth, etc. entered in NALCO online application should be same as entered in the GATE-2023 application
- The candidates will have a chance to make changes to their application form prior to its final submission. Applicants should double-check the application form to make sure all the information is correct, make any necessary edits, and then click “Final Submission.” After submission of online application, the candidate should take a print out of the said application for future reference.
- The candidates need to ensure that the GATE-2023 registration number, which is mentioned in the GATE-2023 admit card, is filled up correctly. Name should also be filled up as appearing in GATE- 2023 admit card. No request with respect to the change in any data entered by the candidate will be entertained once the online application is submitted successfully. On successful submission, a unique application number will be generated and sent to the registered email Id as well as mobile number and the same has to be referred for future correspondences.
- A candidate may only apply for a single discipline or post. Applications for more than one post or discipline won’t be taken into consideration at all.
- In case the candidate is called for a face-to-face interview, they must bring their official GATE-2023 score card and original admission card for validation and other relevant documents which will be communicated through a personal interview call letter.
L. General Instructions
- All Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Since all the applications will be screened based on the data furnished in the online application and without any documentary evidence/proof, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria and other conditions as mentioned in this advertisement as well as in the career section of NALCO website www.nalcoindia.com .
- The candidates should ensure that they fill up all the eligibility criteria and other conditions mentioned in this advertisement and that the particulars furnished by them in the online applications are correct in all respects. Mere submission of online application successfully does not imply that the Company (NALCO) has been satisfied about the candidate’s eligibility.
- In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment/ selection/even after appointment that the candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false information or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature/appointment will automatically stand cancelled, as the candidature/appointment would be deemed to be void ab initio.
- Applicants who work for PSUs or government agencies must present a letter of recommendation (NOC) during the interview process or, if hired, a “relieving order” upon joining.
- The email entered must remain valid for at least one year for future communications. NALCO is not responsible for any loss or non-delivery of emails due to invalid or incorrect email IDs.
- No manual /paper application will be entertained.
- NALCO reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility standards. The management reserves the right to fill or not to fill or partly fill any of the above positions without assigning any reason whatsoever. NALCO also reserves the right to cancel/restrict/modify/alter the recruitment process, if need arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason whatsoever.
- Canvassing by a candidate in any form shall disqualify his/her candidature.
- Candidates are advised to visit the career section of NALCO website www.nalcoindia.com regularly for latest updates as no separate communication will be sent.
- Any dispute with regard to recruitment will be settled within the jurisdiction of Bhubaneswar only.
M. Important Dates
1 | Opening of online submission of application | 04/03/2024(10 AM) |
2 | Last date of deposit of application/processing fees through SBI collect. | 02/04/2024(4 PM) |
3 | Last date of submission of online application. | 02/04/2024(5 PM) |
FAQs
Question: 1. Who is the CEO of NALCO India?
Answer. Shri Sridhar Patra as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Company. NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited)
Question: 2. Which is the largest aluminium plant in India?
Answer: NALCO, Koraput: It is the largest aluminium plant of the country, located at Panchpatmali, Koraput.
Question: 3. What is the production capacity of NALCO Aluminium?
Answer: The Smelter plant operated at full capacity in FY 2022-23 producing 4.6 Lakh MT Aluminium Metal.
Question: 4. Who are the top 5 aluminium manufacturers in India?
Answer: There are top 5 aluminium manufacturers in India that are given below:
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
- Hindustan Aluminium Company (HINDALCO)
- Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO)
- Vedanta Aluminium Limited
- Jindal Aluminium
Question: 5. What is the salary of a Mechanical Engineer in NALCO?
Answer: The estimated take home salary of a Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get) at Nalco ranges between ₹60,000 per month to ₹1,80,000 per month in India.
Question: 6. What is the joint venture of NALCO?
Answer: A Joint Venture Company among NALCO, HCL and MECL named Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) was formed in August, 2019.
Question: 7. Which is the lowest-cost producer of alumina in the world?
Answer: NALCO has achieved the distinction of being the lowest-cost producer of Bauxite and Alumina in the world as per the latest report of Wood Mackenzie.
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