NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 270 Assistant Foreman Trainee Vacancies
Post Date: 10 February 2026
Short Information: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 270 Assistant Foreman Trainee vacancies in Electronics, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. Interested and eligible diploma holders can apply online from 11th February 2026 to 5th March 2026 at the official website nclcil.in. Read below for vacancy breakdown, eligibility, exam pattern, and direct application links.
NORTHERN COALFIELDS LIMITED (NCL)
ASSISTANT FOREMAN TRAINEE RECRUITMENT 2026
ADVT NO. NCL/REC/2026
NCL Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) |
| Post Name | Assistant Foreman Trainee (Gr-C) |
| Total Vacancies | 270 Posts |
| Job Location | Singrauli (MP) & Sonbhadra (UP) |
| Training Salary | Rs. 47,330.25 per month |
| Official Website | www.nclcil.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 09 February 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 11 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be Notified |
Application Fee
- UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS: Rs. 1180/- (Rs. 1000 Fee + Rs. 180 GST)
- SC / ST / ESM / PwBD / Departmental: Nil (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Asst. Foreman (Mechanical) | Excavation | 87 |
| Asst. Foreman (Mechanical) | E&M | 21 |
| Asst. Foreman (Electrical) | Excavation | 74 |
| Asst. Foreman (Electrical) | E&M | 74 |
| Asst. Foreman (E&T) | E&T | 14 |
| Grand Total | 270 | |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 05.03.2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years.
- Maximum Age: 30 Years.
- (Relaxation: SC/ST +5 Years, OBC +3 Years, PwBD +10-15 Years).
2. Educational Qualification:
- Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board.
- 3-Year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline (Electronics / Mechanical / Electrical) from a recognized institute.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 Marks.
- Document Verification (DV): Based on Merit.
- Medical Examination.
Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Section | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Technical Knowledge (Discipline Related) | 70 | 90 Mins |
| Section B | GK, Awareness, Reasoning, Quant | 30 | |
| Total | 100 Qs | 100 |
*No Negative Marking. Paper will be Bilingual (English & Hindi).
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website www.nclcil.in.
- Navigate to Menu > Career > Recruitment.
- Click on “Notification for Direct Recruitment of Assistant Foreman”.
- Click on “Apply Online” and register yourself.
- Fill in the application form and upload documents (Photo, Sign, Diploma Marksheets).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout.
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here (Active 11 Feb) |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – NCL Recruitment 2026
► 1. When does the application start?
The online application starts on 11th February 2026.
► 2. What is the upper age limit?
The maximum age limit is 30 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).
► 3. Is there any negative marking in the exam?
No, there is no negative marking in the NCL Assistant Foreman exam.
► 4. Can B.Tech candidates apply?
Usually, higher qualifications are accepted if they hold the minimum essential qualification (Diploma) as well. Check detailed notification for specific clauses.