Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) - Assistant Foreman - 270 Recruitment 2026

Job

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna Company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, invites online applications from Indian nationals for the post of Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C in various disciplines for regular deployment across Mines/ Establishments of NCL in Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonebhadra (Uttar Pradesh). Eligible candidates possessing Matriculation and 3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering are advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying. The NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 Online Registration starts from 11 February and closes on 05 March 2026.

Organization

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 270

Posts

Organization	Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
Post Name	Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C (Various Disciplines)
Total Vacancies	270 Posts
Age Limit	18-30 Years (Relaxations: +5 yrs SC/ST, +3 yrs OBC-NCL, +10 yrs PwBD)
Pay Scale	Grade-C (As per CIL/NCL Policy)
Minimum Qualification	Matriculation + 3-Year Diploma in Relevant Engineering Discipline
Application Fee	₹1180/- (incl. GST) for UR/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental
Selection Process	Computer Based Test (CBT) + Document Verification
Job Location	Singrauli (MP) / Sonebhadra (UP)
Last Date	05 March 2026 (11:59 PM)

Post Name	No of Vacancies
Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C	14
Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C (Excavation)	87
Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C (Electrical & Mechanical)	21
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C (Excavation)	74
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C (E&M)	74
Total	270

Qualification

Post Name	Essential Qualification
Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C	Matriculation or equivalent + 3-Year Diploma (or higher) in Electronics Engineering from Government recognized Institute.
Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C	Matriculation or equivalent + 3-Year Diploma (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering from Government recognized Institute.
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C	Matriculation or equivalent + 3-Year Diploma (or higher) in Electrical Engineering from Government recognized Institute.

Application Form Fees

Category	Application Fee (incl. GST)
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS	₹1180/-
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Departmental Candidates	Nil
Payment Mode	Online Only

Selection Process

Computer Based Test (CBT) - 100 Marks, 90 Minutes

Document Verification / Scrutiny

Form Apply Process

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE only through the official NCL website. No other mode of application will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit the NCL official website www.nclcil.in and go to Careers/Recruitment section.

➢ Step 2: Register and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other details.

➢ Step 3: Upload scanned recent passport size colour photograph, signature (black ink), and required documents/certificates.

➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the application.

➢ Step 5: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

Online Registration Starts	11 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Online Application	05 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Tentative Date of CBT	To be notified

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 05/03/2026