NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Till 30th January

The Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has officially released the NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification on its official website, www.nclcil.in, for the recruitment of 27 Staff Nurses, Pharmacists, and Lab Technicians. NCL is inviting applications from its retired Staff Nurses, Pharmacists, and Lab Technicians to work again on a contractual basis as per Coal India Limited’s re-employment guidelines, so that their experience can be used to provide medical services. Interested retired employees can apply on or before 30 January 2026.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF is now out on the official website of NCL, www.nclcil.in, for the re-employment of 16 Staff Nurses, 5 Pharmacists and 6 Lab Technicians. Those who are eligible must note that they can apply only for the post from which they retired. Applications for any other post will not be accepted. Candidates can download the official notification released by NCL from the direct link provided below.

NCL Notification 2026 Out! – Download PDF

NCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

The table below provides a clear summary of the key details for NCL Recruitment 2026:

NCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates interested in NCL Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 should note the key dates for submitting their application forms. The process has a defined start and end date to ensure timely submission.

NCL Vacancy 2026

NCL has announced a total of 27 vacancies for retired medical staff across three posts: Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, and Lab Technician. The vacancies are distributed category-wise for UR, SC, and OBC (NCL) candidates, with Staff Nurse having the highest number of openings.

NCL Application Form 2026

Interested candidates must complete the prescribed application form by providing all the required details. Once filled, the form should be submitted in person to the Office of the Staff Officer (HR) of the respective Area, Unit, or Hospital from which the applicant has superannuated. Candidates can download the NCL Application Form 2026 from the direct link provided below.

NCL Application Form 2026 Download PDF

How To Apply For NCL Recruitment 2026?

To apply for NCL Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026, interested candidates must fill out the prescribed application form with all the relevant details. The completed form should be submitted in person to the Office of the Staff Officer (HR) of the Area, Unit, or Hospital from which the applicant has superannuated.

Application Dates

• Start Date of Submission: 01 January 2026
• Closing Date for Receipt of Application: 30 January 2026

Contact for Clarifications

• Office Hours (Monday to Friday): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding lunch break from 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM)
• Office Hours (Saturday): 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed
• Phone: 07805-56177
• Email: rectt.ncl@coalindia.in

NCL Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be eligible for NCL Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following conditions:

• Superannuation Period: Only applicants who retired between 01.01.2023 and 31.12.2025 are eligible. Those who superannuated before 31.12.2022 or after 31.12.2025 cannot apply.
• Other Conditions: Additional eligibility requirements will follow the guidelines of Coal India Limited, as per OO No. CIL/C-5B/MP & IR/Non-Ex./Guidelines/268 dated 12.10.2020.

Reservations

• Reservation for SC, ST, and OBC (NCL) candidates will be applied according to the Government of India rules, notifications, and amendments.
• Candidates seeking reservation benefits must provide valid certificates issued by a Competent Authority.
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates selected purely on merit will be counted under UR (unreserved) vacancies, and reserved posts will be filled separately from eligible candidates of the respective categories.

NCL Selection Process 2026

The selection for NCL Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following criteria:

1. Post-Specific Application

Applicants can apply only for the post from which they superannuated. Applications for any other post will not be considered.

2. Assessment Parameters

Eligible candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be assessed based on Physical Attendance and Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for the three years preceding superannuation (excluding the year of superannuation, except for those retiring on 31st March).

I. Physical Attendance (15 Marks for 3 years, 5 Marks per year)

• Above 90% attendance: 5 Marks
• 80% to 90% attendance: 3 Marks
• 70% to below 80% attendance: 2 Marks
• Below 70% attendance: 0 Marks

Note: Attendance includes actual working days and excludes leaves, but counts approved duty absences like PME, VTC, official tours, or company events. Percentage is calculated against total working days, including Sundays and holidays.

II. Annual Confidential Report (ACR) (15 Marks for 3 years, 5 Marks per year)

• ‘Outstanding’/‘Excellent’ grade: 5 Marks
• ‘Very Good’ grade: 3 Marks

Note: The year is considered as the Financial Year (April–March). ACR and attendance data will be sourced from official employee records.

3. Other Criteria

Additional selection rules follow CIL guidelines for re-employing superannuated non-executive employees.

4. Tie-Breaking

If two or more candidates score equal marks, the following tie-breaking methods will be applied sequentially:

1. Higher marks in ACR
2. Younger age
3. Junior in the date of appointment

5. Provisional Merit Panel

Shortlisted candidates will be ranked based on marks scored, with tie-breaks resolved as above, and reservation rules applied while preparing the final merit panel.