Key Details at a Glance
Notification & Vacancy
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Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLCIL) has released Advertisement No. 07/2025 for 16 Health Inspector positions on a Fixed Term Employment (FTE) basis.
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This is in contrast to earlier notifications (2023) which had 18 vacancies; the current count stands at 16.
Eligibility
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Educational Qualifications:
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12th Standard pass
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Diploma in Health & Sanitation
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Work Experience:
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Minimum 3 years in Health & Sanitation as of September 1, 2025 (the crucial date)
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Language Proficiency:
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Must be proficient in Tamil—either medium of instruction in school (SSLC) or Tamil studied as a subject.
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Age Limit & Reservations
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Upper Age Limit:
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UR/EWS: up to 30 years
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OBC (NCL): up to 33 years
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SC: up to 35 years
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ST: up to 30 years (no age relaxation if applying under UR vacancy)
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Relaxations:
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PwBD candidates: up to 10 years, subject to a maximum age of 58 years as of 01/09/2025
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Other relaxations for Ex-servicemen, etc., as per Government of India norms
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Tenure & Compensation
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Employment Type: Fixed Term for 3 years
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Consolidated Pay: ₹38,000 per month
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Additional Benefits:
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Provident Fund
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Medical facilities
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Leave (12 days casual leave/year + others)
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TA/DA for official tours
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Housing (unfurnished accommodation or HRA)
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Selection Process
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Written Test (100 marks):
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General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability: 20 marks
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Relevant Subjects: 80 marks
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Qualifying Marks:
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UR & EWS: 50%
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OBC (NCL) & SC: 40%
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ST (if applying under UR): 50% (no relaxation)
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Bonus: Project Affected Persons (PAPs) may receive 20 bonus marks, limited to one.