Overview
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has announced recruitment for 270 Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C posts across E&T, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. The positions require a matriculation and a diploma in the relevant engineering field, with a minimum age of 18 and upper age limit of 30 years (with relaxations). The monthly salary during training is Rs. 47,330.25. Applications can be submitted online from 11 February to 5 March 2026 on the NCL website, with an application fee of Rs. 1180 for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates and free for others. The selection process involves a computer‑based test followed by document verification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
- Qualification
- Matriculate or equivalent examination passed from any recognized Board of examination; Diploma or higher qualification (minimum 3‑year course) in Electronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a government‑recognized institute
- Vacancies
- 270
- Last date to apply
- 05 March 2026
Important Dates
| notification_release_date | 09 February 2026 |
| opening_date_to_apply_online | 11 February 2026 |
| last_date_to_apply_online | 05 March 2026 |
| tentative_date_of_CBT | To be announced |
| tentative_date_of_result | To be announced |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
E&T: 14; Mechanical: 87; Electrical-Excavation: 74; Electrical-E&M: 74
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification
How to Apply
Visit Official Website www.nclcil.in, Go to Career > Recruitment > Employment Notification for Direct Recruitment of various posts of Supervisory Staff i.e. Assistant Foreman (Mechanical/ E&T/ Electrical), Apply online, Register and fill online application, Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates), Pay fee if applicable, Submit before 05 March 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 270 Posts?
notification release date: 09 February 2026; opening date to apply online: 11 February 2026; last date to apply online: 05 March 2026; tentative date of CBT: To be announced; tentative date of result: To be announced
What is the application fee?
UR/EWS/OBC (NCL): Rs. 1180/- (Rs. 1000 + Rs. 180 GST); SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental: Nil
What is the age limit?
Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 05-03-2026); Upper Age Limit: 30 Years (as on 05-03-2026) with relaxations: SC/ST – 5 Years, OBC(NCL) – 3 Years, PwBD (UR) – 10 Years, PwBD (OBC‑NCL) – 13 Years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 Years, Ex‑Servicemen – Actual service + 3 Years (up to 50 Years max for SC/ST/OBC), Departmental Candidates – No upper limit
What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification