NCL has released the recruitment notification No: NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59 to fill the 270 Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://www.nclcil.in/ from 11.02.2026 at 10.00 AM to 05.03.2026 at 11.59 AM. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the NCL Assistant Foreman (Trainee) 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with a Diploma are eligible to apply for these opportunities. Singrauli, Sonbhadra is where posts are typically made. 4 to 7 days before the exam. A link to get the online exam Hall Ticket will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
NCL Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Northern Coalfields Limited |
| Notification No: NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 270 Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh), Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Starting Date: 11.02.2026 at 10.00 AM |
| Last Date: 05.03.2026 at 11.59 AM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.nclcil.in/ |
Current NCL Job Openings:
- Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C – 14 Posts
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Excavation) (Trainee) Grade-C – 87 Posts
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Electrical & Mechanical (E&M)) (Trainee) Grade-C – 21 Posts
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Excavation) (Trainee) Grade-C – 74 Posts
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Excavation) (Electrical & Mechanical (E&M)) (Trainee) Grade-C – 74 Posts
NCL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NCL:
- Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C – a) Matriculate or equivalent examination passed from any accredited Board of examination; & b) Diploma or concerned and higher qualification (Minimum 3 year course) in Electronics Engineering from any institute accredited by the Government.
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C – a) Matriculate or equivalent examination passed from any accredited Board of examination; & b) Diploma or concerned and higher qualification (Minimum 3 years course) in Mechanical Engineering from any institute accredited by the Government
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C – a) Matriculate or equivalent examination passed from any accredited Board of examination; & b) Diploma or concerned and higher qualification (Minimum 3 years course) in Electrical Engineering from any institute accredited by the Government.
Table showing concerned and higher qualification of diploma for Supervisory Positions:-
- Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C –
- Essential required Diploma in Electronics Engineering (Minimum 3 years course)
- Higher Qualification and Branches pertains to Engineering degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C –
- Essential required Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Minimum 3 years course)
- Higher Qualification and Branches pertains to Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C –
- Essential required Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Minimum 3 years course)
- Higher Qualification and Branches pertains to Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Age Limit for NCL: (As on 05.03.2026)
- Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C – 18 to 30 Years
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C – 18 to 30 Years
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C – 18 to 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 NCL:
- Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C – Rs.47330.25/- per month
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C – Rs.47330.25/- per month
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C – Rs.47330.25/- per month
Method of Selection for NCL:
- Computer Based Test
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee for NCL:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs. 1000.00/
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the NCL website (https://www.nclcil.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 11.02.2026 at 10.00 AM and end on 05.03.2026 at 11.59 AM.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 11.02.2026 at 10.00 AM
- Last date for Submission of Application: 05.03.2026 at 11.59 AM
NCL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NCL: Website Link |
| Advertisement for NCL: Notification PDF |
| Starting Date for Submission of Application: 11.02.2026 at 10.00 AM |
| Online Application Form for NCL: Apply Link |
