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Northern Coalfields Limited will announce the NCL Exam Date 2026 for various HEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil) posts on its official website. The exam will be scheduled soon. Candidates who have applied for the Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil) posts will be able to download their admit card before the exam. The exam is expected to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various exam centres across India.
NCL Exam Date 2026
The NCL will release the exam date through the official notice. The exam will be held soon for various posts in CBT mode. The official exam date notice will be released soon, which will contain important details such as exam timing, reporting time, shift details, and instructions for candidates. Applicants are advised to regularly visit the official website for the latest updates regarding the examination schedule and admit card release.
NCL Trainee Exam Date 2026: Overview
| NCL Exam Date 2026 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Northern Coalfield Limited (NCL) |
| Exam Name | NCL Trainee Exam 2026 |
| Post Name | HEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff, Overseer (Civil) |
| Total Vacancies | 577 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Singrauli (MP) & Sonbhadra (UP) |
| Application Start Date | 9th April 2026 |
| Last Date | 1st May 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Official Notification | PDF Link |
| Official Website | nclcil.in |
NCL Vacancy Details 2026
There are a total of 577 trainee vacancies for HEMM Operator, Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil) posts. Candidates can check the post-wise NCL Vacancy distribution below.
| NCL Trainee Vacancy 2026 | |
| Dumper Operator (Trainee) | 308 |
| Grader Operator (Trainee) | 34 |
| Dozer Operator(Trainee) | 52 |
| Crane Operator (Trainee) | 17 |
| Pay Loader Operator (Trainee) | 18 |
| Surface Miner Operator (Trainee) | 43 |
| Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 47 |
| Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 4 |
| Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 12 |
| Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 2 |
| Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 4 |
| Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 1 |
| Technician (Radiographer (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 3 |
| Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 2 |
| Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C | 30 |
| Total | 577 |
NCL Category-wise Vacancy Details
HEMM Operator (Trainee)
| Name of the Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total Vacancies | ESM (Horizontal) |
| Dumper Operator (Trainee) | 123 | 30 | 60 | 17 | 78 | 308 | 60 |
| Grader Operator (Trainee) | 16 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 6 |
| Dozer Operator (Trainee) | 22 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 52 | 10 |
| Crane Operator (Trainee) | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 3 |
| Pay Loader Operator (Trainee) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 3 |
| Surface Minor Operator (Trainee) | 19 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 43 | 8 |
| Total | 199 | 44 | 90 | 22 | 117 | 472 | 90 |
Paramedical Staff
| Name of the Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total Vacancies | PwBD | ESM |
| Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 21 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 47 | 1 | 4 |
| Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 05 | 11 | 02 | 15 | 75 | 01 | 05 |
Overseer (Civil)
| Name of the Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total Vacancies | PwBD | ESM |
| Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C | 14 | 02 | 06 | 01 | 07 | 30 | 01 | 02 |
NCL Trainee Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| HEMM Operator (Trainee) | Passed 10th Matriculation with a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) license. |
| Staff Nurse (Trainee) | 10+2 with B.Sc Nursing or Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with valid registration. |
| Pharmacist (Trainee) | 10+2 with Science and Diploma in Pharmacy with valid registration. |
| Technician | 10+2 with a relevant Diploma in the respective field from a recognised institute. |
| Overseer (Civil) | Matriculation with a Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years). |
NCL Trainee Age Limit 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation:
The age relaxation differs for every category, which is mentioned in the table below
| Category | Relaxation Years |
| UR/ EWS | No relaxation |
| SC/ ST | 5 Years |
| OBC(NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD SC/ ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Actual period of service rendered in defence services +3years |
| Departmental Candidates | No upper age Limit |
NCL Trainee Selection Process 2026
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates have to appear for an online exam based on their respective posts.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called to verify their original documents and certificates
- Medical Examination: The appointment of selected candidates is subject to their medical fitness according to CIL’s Medical Examination rules. Candidates should review the CIL Medical Attendance Rules on the official website.
Final selection will be based on performance in the CBT and successful completion of all further stages.
NCL Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern of all trainee posts are given below:
For HEMM Operator (Trainee)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Duration | 90 Minutes (Single Sitting) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marks per Question | 1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
For Paramedical Staff and Overseer (Civil)
| Section | Subject Area | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Technical Knowledge (Discipline Related) | 70 | 70 |
| Section B | General Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
NCL Trainee Salary Structure 2026
The detailed post-wise trainee salary is described in the table below
| Post Name | Category/ Trade | Pay Scale (NCWA-XI) | Training/ Probation Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumper Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Grader Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Dozer Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Crane Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Pay Loader Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Surface Minor Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Staff Nurse (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Pharmacist (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Technician (Pathological) (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Physiotherapist (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee) | T&S Grade D | Rs. 43,775.55 per month | 3 Years |
| Technician (Refraction / Optometry) (Trainee) | T&S Grade D | Rs. 43,775.55 per month | 3 Years |
| Technician (Dental) (Trainee) | T&S Grade D | Rs. 43,775.55 per month | 3 Years |
| Overseer (Civil) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
NCL Operator Trainee Admit Card 2026
- The NCL Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be officially announced on the website of Northern Coalfields Limited. Following this, the Operator Trainee admit card will be released before the online written examination.
- Candidates must keep their registered email ID and mobile number active for at least one year as all communications will be sent through them.
- The NCL Operator admit card 2026 will be released only online and candidates must download it from the official website.
- Applicants must regularly check the official website under the “Career > Recruitment” section for updates. To avoid last-minute issues, candidates should download their admit card well in advance.
- After downloading, they must verify all details and follow the given instructions carefully for a smooth examination process.
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