NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 270 Assistant Foreman Vacancies | Apply Online

Ref: NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59 | Date: 09 February 2026

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna Company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released an Employment Notification 2026 inviting online applications from Indian nationals for regular appointment to various Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C posts. Selected candidates will be deployed across NCL Mines and Establishments in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh and Sonbhadra District of Uttar Pradesh.

This recruitment drive offers 270 vacancies with attractive pay, allowances, and long-term career growth in the coal mining sector.

? Organization Details

• Recruiting Authority: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
• Post Type: Regular / Permanent
• Advertisement No.: NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59
• Job Location: Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
• Mode of Application: Online
• Closing Date: 05 March 2026 (Crucial Date)

? Important Dates (Crucial Date)

• Last date for online application & fee payment: 05/03/2026
• Eligibility, age, qualification, and reservation benefits will be determined as on 05 March 2026.

??? Posts & Essential Qualification (Table A)

NCL has invited applications for the following Supervisory (Trainee) Grade-C positions:

? Assistant Foreman (E&T) – Trainee

• Essential Qualification:
  Diploma in Electronics Engineering (3 years)

? Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) – Trainee

• Essential Qualification:
  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years)

? Assistant Foreman (Electrical) – Trainee

• Essential Qualification:
  Diploma in Electrical Engineering (3 years)

? Important:

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Key Highlights

Last Date: 2026/03/05

• Distance learning / part-time diploma or degree qualifications are not accepted.
• Candidates with higher & relevant qualifications may apply, subject to conditions mentioned in Table-D.

? NCL Vacancy Details 2026 (Table B)

Total Vacancies: 270 Posts

Reservation Includes:

• UR, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS
• PwBD (7 posts)
• Ex-Servicemen (25 posts)

Vacancies are provisional and may vary based on organizational requirements.

? PwBD Reservation Details (Table C)

NCL has identified posts suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under the RPwBD Act, 2016.

Eligible Disability Categories Include:

• Hard of Hearing (HH)
• One Arm / One Leg / Both Legs
• Dwarfism
• Acid Attack Victims
• Specific Learning Disability
• Multiple Disabilities (MD)

Scribe facility will be provided as per Government of India guidelines.

? Higher & Relevant Qualification Clarification (Table D)

Candidates possessing B.E./B.Tech degrees in relevant branches are also eligible:

? Not Eligible:
Diploma/Degree in unrelated branches.

? Pay Scale & Training Period (Table E)

During training, candidates will be paid as per NCWA-XI:

• Basic Pay: ?47,330.25 per month (Grade-C)
• Training Period:
  • E&T: 1 Year
  • Mechanical & Electrical: 2 Years

Additional Benefits:

• DA
• HRA
• Attendance Bonus
• Medical Facilities
• Transport Subsidy
• Special Allowances

After successful training, candidates will be absorbed as Assistant Foreman Grade-C with further career progression.

? Reservation Rules (Key Highlights)

• Reservation applicable as per Government of India norms
• OBC candidates must belong to Non-Creamy Layer (Central List)
• EWS certificate must be based on FY 2024-25 income
• SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for UR posts will not get age or marks relaxation
• PwBD candidates must have minimum 40% disability

? Age Limit (As on 05/03/2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD: Up to 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
• Departmental Candidates (CIL/NCL): No upper age limit

? Application Fee (Table G)

?? Fee once paid is non-refundable.

? Selection Process

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Selection based on relative merit
• Admit cards will be issued online
• Final appointment subject to document verification & medical fitness

? Misconduct & Disqualification

• Use of unfair means, impersonation, or canvassing will lead to disqualification
• Furnishing false information can result in termination even after appointment

? Why Apply for NCL Recruitment 2026?

? Permanent Government Job
? High Pay & Allowances
? Career Growth under Coal India
? Large-scale vacancies
? Transparent CBT-based selection

Download Official Notification

? Final Words

Candidates holding Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering should not miss this opportunity. Apply online well before 05 March 2026 to avoid last-minute issues.