NCL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Assistant Foreman & Supervisor Posts

Recently, Northern Coalfields Limited, also known as NCL, has released an official recruitment notification inviting online applications from eligible and qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade C in various disciplines. The vacancies are available across NCL’s mines and establishments located in Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh).

These supervisory positions offer an attractive pay scale under NCWA XI, along with additional allowances and strong career growth opportunities within Coal India Limited. The recruitment drive is open to diploma holders in Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics (E&T) Engineering, providing a promising opportunity for candidates seeking a stable and rewarding government PSU career.

Before exploring the NCL recruitment 2026 eligibility criteria, vacancy details, important dates, selection process, and salary structure, let’s explore about Northern Coalfields Limited  and its role in India’s energy sector.

What is Northern Coalfields Limited?

NCL is a Miniratna company and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL). NCL has built a legacy of high-performance mining, sustainability, and social responsibility since its formation in 1985. Headquartered in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, NCL operates in the Moher Sub-Basin of the Singrauli Coalfield, covering parts of both Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Singrauli is popularly known as the “Energy Capital of India,” and rightly so; NCL’s Coal alone contributes to 10% of the country’s electricity generation. With over 139 Million Tonnes of coal produced, NCL supplies coal to many of India’s thermal power plants, including NTPC Vindhyachal, one of India’s biggest thermal plants. Now, we got the idea bout NCL. Let’s move further and check the NCL Recruitment 2026.

NCL Recruitment 2026

NCL invites online applications from Indian nationals possessing the minimum qualification required for regular appointment to the posts as mentioned in Table A for regular deployment across Mines/ Establishments of NCL in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh and Sonbhadra District of Uttar Pradesh.

Positions and Vacancies

The different Positions and Vacancies for different categories are provided in the table below:

Official Notification

Education and Qualifications

Candidates applying for NCL Recruitment 2026 must meet the prescribed academic requirements as mentioned in the table below:

Age Limit

The candidate(s) must have attained the minimum age of 18 years as on the Crucial Date, and the age should not exceed the upper age limit, i.e., 30 years on the 5^th March 2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit of 30 years for different categories of candidates would be as follows:

NCL Application Fee

Important Dates

Salary of NCL Trainee

Here we have shared the complete details of the training period and pay scale for all the notified posts. You can check the duration of training and the salary offered during the training period in the table below.

Selection Process

• Eligible candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria as on the Crucial Date, as specified in this Notification, will be required to appear for a Computer-Based Test. The selection will be based on a candidate’s relative score in the Computer-Based Test.
• Candidates will be allowed to appear in the Computer-Based Test merely based on their declaration regarding their eligibility as mentioned in the online application form.
• Scrutiny/ Verification of the claims of the candidate(s) of their eligibility for the post applied for will be done post declaration of results of the Computer-Based Test. Such scrutiny/ verification will be done only for those candidates who shall pass the Computer-Based Test as per the laid down cut-off marks (Minimum Qualifying Marks).
• Computer Based Test will be conducted separately for each post.
• The Computer Based Test will be of 100 Marks for 90 minutes duration (in one sitting), comprising two sections (Section-A & Section-B); Section ‘A’ will consist of technical knowledge (discipline related) with 70 multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Section ‘B’ will consist of General Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude with 30 marks multiple choice questions (MCQs).
• Each question will carry 01 mark, and there is no penalty for a wrong answer. No marks will be awarded for un-attempted questions.
• The question paper shall be bilingual, i.e., in English and Hindi only. However, in case of any error/ambiguity in the Hindi version, the English version of the question shall be valid and final.

How to Apply

• Candidates are advised to login into the official website of NCL by using the URL nclcil.in. >Career>Recruitment>Employment Notification for Direct Recruitment of various posts of Supervisory Staff, i.e., Assistant Foreman (Mechanical/ E&T/ Electrical)> Apply
• Employment Notification is available in both English and Hindi. Candidates may select either of them at their convenience.
• Candidates are advised to go through the provisions of the complete Employment Notification carefully for assessing his/her eligibility.
• Candidates belonging to categories other than SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental Candidate are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000.00/- plus applicable GST Rs. 180/- totaling Rs. 1180/- (Rupees One Thousand One Hundred Eighty Only) only through the online facility.
• While applying online, the candidate needs to upload the required documents.
• If more than one application is received from a candidate, the most recent (current) application will be considered as final.
• Non-attachment of required/legible documents in the Online Application Form will be treated as an incomplete application and will be rejected forthwith. After filling all the required fields, the candidate has to ensure that the data furnished by him/ her is correct, and then only he/she can submit the form, since once the form is submitted, no change is allowed in a later stage.
• Candidates are advised to keep the printout of the online application filled out by them for future reference.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

So, dear aspirants, NCL Recruitment 2026 presents a valuable opportunity for diploma engineers seeking a stable and rewarding career in the government sector. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t wait until the last date. Complete your online application before 05 March 2026.

You can also watch our detailed YouTube video below, where we have explained the complete NCL Recruitment 2026 notification, including eligibility, vacancies, salary, selection process, and important dates in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.