Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is inviting applications from Indian candidates for recruitment to Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C posts in Electronics & Telecommunication, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. A total of 270 vacancies will be filled for deployment at NCL mines and establishments located in Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh). Candidates must have Matric/10th pass with a 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering branch. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the NCL official website (www.nclcil.in) from 11 February 2026 to 05 March 2026.
NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
- Organization Name: Northern Coalfields Limited
- Advertisement No.: NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59
- Post Name: Assistant Foreman (Trainee)
- Total Vacancy: 270
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Pay Scale: Rs.47330.25/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 11.02.2026
- Apply Last Date: 05.03.2026
- Selection Process: CBT, Document Verification, Medical Exam
- Official Website: www.nclcil.in
NCL Assistant Foreman Vacancy 2026
- Assistant Foreman (E&T) - 14
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) - 108
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) - 148
Total Vacancies: 270
Northern Coalfields Limited Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
(1) Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) -
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized boardand
- Must have Diploma or higher qualification (minimum 3 years course) in Electronics Engineering from a Government-recognized institute.
(2) Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) -
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized boardand
- Must have Diploma or higher qualification (minimum 3 years course) in Mechanical Engineering from a Government-recognized institute.
(3) Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) -
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board
and - Must have Diploma or higher qualification (minimum 3 years course) in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognized institute.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Category - 05 years
- OBC (NCL) - 03 years
- PwBD - 10-15 years
- ESM - Service period + 3 years
- Dept. Candidates: No upper limit
NCL Assistant Foreman 2026 Pay Scale
The selected candidates will receive a minimum basic salary of Rs.47,330.25 per month during the training period as per NCWA-XI pay scale. In addition to the basic salary, the employees will be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, Attendance Bonus, Special Allowance, Transport Subsidy, Medical Facilities and other company benefits.
NCL Limited Recruitment Application Fee
- UR/ OBC/ EWS Category - Rs.1180 (Rs.1000 + GST)
- SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM/ Departmental Category - NIL
Payment Mode: Online Only.
NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit NCL official website: www.nclcil.in
- Go to Career - Recruitment
- Click Apply Online
- Register with valid email & mobile number
- Fill online application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and take printout for reference
Northern Coalfields Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process will include the following steps -
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
NCL Assistant Foreman 2026 Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 09.02.2026
- Start Date of Online Application: 11.02.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 05.03.2026
NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment Admit Card
The NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment Admit Card will be released online on the official website of Northern Coalfields Limited (www.nclcil.in) before the computer based test for eligible candidates. Candidates will not receive the Admit Card by post; they will have to log in using their registration details and download/print it themselves.
NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment Result
The NCL Assistant Foreman 2026 results will be published online on the official website of the Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL).
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many total vacancies are available?
- Answer: A total of 270 vacancies.
Q2. What is the age limit?
- Answer: Age should be 18 to 30 years.
Q3. How can I apply?
- Answer: Apply online only through the official website www.nclcil.in.
Q4. What is the starting date to apply online?
- Answer: The online application process starts from 05 March 2026.
