NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna Company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released an employment notification for direct recruitment of Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C posts for deployment across its Mines and Establishments in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh and Sonbhadra District of Uttar Pradesh. A total of 270 vacancies are announced for Assistant Foreman (E&T), Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) and Assistant Foreman (Electrical) posts. The online application process starts on 11 February 2026 and the last date to apply online is 05 March 2026.
| Organisation | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) |
| Parent Company | Coal India Limited |
| Post Name | Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C |
| Total Vacancy | 270 |
| Starting Date of Application | 11 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 05 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–30 Years (as on 05 March 2026) |
| Assistant Foreman (E&T) | Matriculation or equivalent plus Diploma (minimum 3 years) in Electronics Engineering from a Government recognized institute. |
| Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) | Matriculation or equivalent plus Diploma (minimum 3 years) in Mechanical Engineering from a Government recognized institute. |
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) | Matriculation or equivalent plus Diploma (minimum 3 years) in Electrical Engineering from a Government recognized institute. |
| Higher Qualification | Candidates possessing relevant higher engineering qualifications are also eligible as per Table-D of the notification. |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals only. |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/ESM/Departmental candidates as per Government of India norms. |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Section A | Technical / Discipline Related – 70 MCQs (70 Marks) |
| Section B | General Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude – 30 MCQs (30 Marks) |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C | 14 |
| Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C – Excavation Cadre | 87 |
| Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C – E&M Cadre | 21 |
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C – Excavation Cadre | 74 |
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C – E&M Cadre | 74 |
| Total | 270 |
| Computer Based Test | Selection will be based on marks obtained in CBT. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS – 50 Marks, SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/ESM – 40 Marks |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for scrutiny/verification of original documents. |
| Final Selection | Final merit list will be prepared based on CBT marks subject to verification of eligibility. |
| Pay Scale During Training | Grade-C Basic Pay ₹47,330.25 per month (NCWA XI) |
| Allowances | DA, Attendance Bonus, Special Allowance, HRA, Transport Subsidy, Medical Facilities as per NCWA XI |
| UR / OBC(NCL) / EWS | ₹1000 + GST ₹180 (Total ₹1180) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Departmental Candidates | Nil |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026? | The application process starts on 11 February 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to apply online is 05 March 2026. |
| How many vacancies are announced? | A total of 270 vacancies are announced. |
| What is the age limit? | Minimum 18 years and maximum 30 years as on 05 March 2026 with applicable relaxations. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is based on Computer Based Test followed by document verification. |
