NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 Out for 270 Vacancy, Download Notification PDF

NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by Northern Coalfields Limited for the direct recruitment of Assistant Foreman posts. Candidates holding a Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering can apply online from 11 February to 05 March 2026 through the official website nclcil.in. Selected candidates will be posted at NCL mines and units located in Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh).

NCL Assistant Foreman Overview 2026

Northern Coalfield Limited has announced 270 vacancies for Assistant Foreman (Trainee) disciplines. Selected candidates will undergo a 1-2 years training period and will receive monthly pay as per NCWA-XI norms during training. After successful completion, they will be posted at NCL mines and establishments in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

NCL Assistant Foreman Educational Qualification 2026

To apply for NCL Assistant Foreman (Trainee) posts, candidates must meet the minimum academic criteria prescribed for supervisory trainee roles. The qualification requirement varies by discipline and includes both school-level education and a relevant engineering diploma/degree.

Assistant Foreman (E&T) – Trainee (Grade C)

• Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board
• 3-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering (Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication also accepted)
• Higher qualification in the same discipline is valid

Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) – Trainee (Grade C)

• 10th pass or equivalent from a recognized board
• 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Candidates with higher Mechanical Engineering qualifications are eligible

Assistant Foreman (Electrical) – Trainee (Grade C)

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification
• 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering accepted)
• Higher degree holders in the same field can also apply

NCL Assistant Foreman Apply Online 2026

Candidates interested in NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 must submit their application only through the official online portal. Applications sent via any other mode will not be accepted. Also, candidates are allowed to apply for only one discipline; multiple applications can lead to rejection.

NCL Assistant Foreman Application Fee 2026

How to Apply for NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

Follow these simple steps to complete the online applications process smoothly:

• Visit the official website www.nclcil.in and go to Career – Recruitment section
• Open the notification for Assistant Foreman (Trainee) and click on Apply Online.
• Register using basic details and fill in personal, educational, and category information carefully.
• Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, matriculation certificate, diploma/degree, and category certificate in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online (if applicable), submit the form, and download the confirmation page for future reference.

NCL Assistant Foreman Selection Process 2026

The NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 selection process is designed to assess candidates’ technical knowledge, eligibility, and medical fitness for Trainee supervisory roles. The entire process is objective, merit-based, and conducted as per NCL and Coal India norms.

Stages of the Selection Process

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates will appear for an online test of 100 marks with a 90 minutes duration, conducted separately for each Assistant Foreman discipline.

2. Merit List Preparation: A category-wise merit list will be prepared based on CBT scores. In case of a tie, preference will be decided by:

• Higher marks in Section-A
• Older age (Date of Birth)
• Alphabetical order of a name

3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for scrutiny of original documents to verify eligibility, educational qualification, and reservation claims.

4. Medical Examination: Candidates clearing document verification must qualify the medical fitness test as per Coal India Limited (CIL) medical standards.

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