Age
18-30 Years
Min Qualification
10th
Location
All India
The wait is finally over for engineering aspirants! Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a prestigious Miniratna Company and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for the year 2025-26. This notification is a golden ticket for Indian nationals holding a Diploma or higher degree in technical fields to secure a regular, stable, and high-paying government job in the coal mining sector.
Joining NCL means becoming part of an organization that has been "unearthing energy" for five decades. Selected candidates will be deployed across state-of-the-art mines and establishments in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh and the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. With an attractive starting basic pay of ā¹47,330.25 per month plus numerous allowances like DA, HRA, and medical facilities, this is arguably one of the best career moves for young technical professionals in India.
Candidates must meet the following minimum criteria to apply:
Basic Education: Must have passed Matriculate (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Technical Education: Must possess a Diploma (Minimum 3-year course) or a higher qualification (like B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant field.
Note: Qualifications obtained through distance learning or part-time modes are not eligible.
The fee must be paid through the online mode only.
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates: ā¹1,180/- (ā¹1,000 application fee + ā¹180 GST).
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental Candidates: NIL (Exempted).
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Can final year students apply?
Ans: No, you must have your results and certificates by the Last Date of March 05, 2026.
Is there any negative marking?
Ans: No, there is no penalty for wrong answers in the CBT.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: No, candidates can apply for only one position. Multiple applications will be cancelled.
What is the training period?
Ans: One year for E&T and two years for Mechanical and Electrical cadres.
Is work experience required?
Ans: No, these are trainee positions open to freshers with the required qualification.
Will SC/ST candidates get travel allowance?
Ans: Yes, outstation SC/ST candidates will be reimbursed 2nd Class Non-AC fare for the journey.
What is the minimum qualifying mark?
Ans: 50 marks for UR/EWS and 40 marks for reserved categories out of 100.
Where will be my job location?
Ans: Mines/establishments in Singrauli (MP) or Sonbhadra (UP).
Are B.Tech holders eligible?
Ans: Yes, candidates with higher relevant qualifications like B.E./B.Tech can apply.
Do I need to send a hard copy to NCL?
Ans: No, the process is fully online; do not send any physical documents by post.