NLC has released the recruitment notification No: 20/2024 to fill the 21 Pharmacist Gr.B, Ophthalmic Technician, Theatre Assistant, Audiologist and Speech Therapist, Dental Mechanic Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://www.nlcindia.in/ from 09.02.2026 to 10.03.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the NLC Paramedical Staff 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with a Diploma, B.Sc, B. Pharm, BOPTM are eligible to apply for these opportunities. Neyveli is where posts are typically made. 4 to 7 days before the exam. A link to get the online exam hall pass will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
NLC Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: NLC India Limited (NLCIL) |
| Notification No: 20/2024 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 21 Pharmacist Gr.B, Ophthalmic Technician, Theatre Assistant, Audiologist and Speech Therapist, Dental Mechanic Posts |
| Place of Posting: Neyveli |
| Starting Date: 09.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 10.03.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.nlcindia.in/ |
Current NLC Job Openings:
- Pharmacist Gr.B – 15 Posts
- Ophthalmic Technician – 02 Posts
- Theatre Assistant – 02 Posts
- Audiologist and Speech Therapist – 01 Post
- Dental Mechanic – 01 Post
NLC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NLC:
- Pharmacist Gr.B – i) Full time Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharm) ii) Should have registered with the Pharmacy Council of India/ State Pharmacy Council
- Ophthalmic Technician – Full time Bachelor’s degree in Optometry (BOPTM)
- Theatre Assistant – Full time Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Operation Theatre & Anesthesia Technology (or) Full time Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Operation Theatre Technology
- Audiologist and Speech Therapist – Full time Bachelor’s degree in ASLP (Audiology and Speech Language Pathology)
- Dental Mechanic – Full time Diploma in Dental Lab Technology/Diploma in dental mechanics (course duration of 2 years or more)
Age Limit for NLC: (As on 01.02.2026)
- Pharmacist Gr.B – 30 years
- Ophthalmic Technician – 30 years
- Theatre Assistant – 30 years
- Audiologist and Speech Therapist – 30 years
- Dental Mechanic – 30 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for NLC:
- Pharmacist Gr.B – Rs.22000-3%-90000/-
- Ophthalmic Technician – Rs.23000-3%-95000/-
- Theatre Assistant – Rs.20000-3%-81000/-
- Audiologist and Speech Therapist – Rs.24000-3%-100000/-
- Dental Mechanic – Rs.22000-3%-90000/-
Method of Selection for NLC:
- Written Test
- Medical exam
Application Fee for NLC:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Rs.236/-
- For Other Applicants – Rs.486/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, Applicants must go to the NLC India Limited website (https://www.nlcindia.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 09.02.2026 and end on 10.03.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 09.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 10.03.2026
NLC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NLC: Website Link |
| Advertisement for NLC: Notification PDF |
| Online Application Form for NLC: Apply Link |
