Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 (270 Vacancies)

Short Info : Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has announced the notification for Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 (270 Vacancies). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 11 February, 2026 to 05 March, 2026. Refer to the official advertisement for details regarding syllabus, age limit, qualifications, and other relevant information before applying.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

11 February, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

05 March, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

05 March, 2026

Exam Date

26 April, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years (As on 05 March, 2026)

Maximum Age

30 Years (As on 05 March, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

Unreserved (UR) / OBC-Non Creamy Layer / EWS Category Candidates

1180 Rs./-

SC / ST / ESM / PwBD / Departmental Candidates

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 (270 Vacancies) - Post Wise Vacancies
Position Name	Cadre	UR	EWS	SC	ST	OBC	Total
Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C	E&T	08	01	02	00	03	14
Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C	Excavation	37	08	17	04	21	87
Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C	Electrical & Mechanical (E&M)	09	02	04	01	05	21
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C	Excavation	31	07	14	04	18	74
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C	Electrical & Mechanical (E&M)	31	07	14	03	19	74
Grand Total Post		116	25	51	12	66	270
How to Apply
Visit Official Website : Go to the NCL official site. Go to Careers : Navigate to the "Career" or "Recruitment" section. Find Notification : Locate the "Direct Recruitment of Assistant Foreman (Mechanical/E&T/Electrical)" link. Register/Login : Click "Apply Online" and complete the registration to get credentials. Fill Form & Upload Documents : Fill in personal and educational details, then upload photos, signatures, and certificates. Pay Application Fee : Pay the ₹1180 fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates online via net banking, card, or UPI. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt. Submit & Print : Submit the final application and download/print the confirmation page for your records.
Selection Process
Stage 1 : Computer Based Test (CBT) : A 90-minute online exam comprising 100 multiple-choice questions. Section A : 70 questions on Technical Knowledge (Discipline-specific). Section B : 30 questions on General Knowledge, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. Stage 2 : Document Verification : Candidates qualifying in the CBT will undergo verification of original documents, including educational certificates and, for technical roles, a 3-year diploma. Medical Examination : Final medical assessment as per CIL rules. Tie-Breaking : If scores are equal, the candidate with higher marks in Section A, then older age, is preferred.