NCL Trainees Recuitment 2026 for 557 Vacancies
The application form will open for recruitment of Trainees in various fields with Northern Coalfields. The recruitment process will started from April 9 and continue till 1 May 2026. The post is permanent in nature and duration of the training is different for different post. Some training period will last for three years and for some post it is 1 year
Age
18 to 30 Years
Cut off Date
1 May 2026
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Fee Amount (inclusive of GST) | Details |
| Unreserved (UR) / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS | Rs. 1180/- (Rs. 1000 + 18% GST Rs. 180) | Rupees One Thousand One Hundred Eighty Only. |
| SC / ST / ESM / PwBD / Departmental Candidates | Nil | No fee required. |
Schedule NCL Trainees Recruitment 2026
| Activity | Important Dates |
| Opening date for Online Registration of Application | 09-04-2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date of Online Submission of Application (Cut-off date for eligibility) | 01-05-2026, 11:59 PM |
| Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) | To be announced via website and Admit Card |
NCL Trainees Recruitment 2026
| Posts Name | Vacancies |
| Dumper Operator Trainees | 308 |
| Grader Operator Trainees | 34 |
| Dozer Operator Trainees | 52 |
| Crane Operator Trainees | 17 |
| Pay Loader Operator Trainees | 18 |
| Surface Minor operator Trainees | 43 |
| Staff Nurse Trainees,T&S Grade C | 47 |
| Pharmacist (Trainees) T& C grade C | 4 |
| Technician(pathology) Trainees,T&S Grade C | 12 |
| Technician Dental Trainees T&S Grade D | 2 |
| Physiotherapist Trainees T&S Grade C | 2 |
| Technician (refraction/optometry) Trainees T&S Grade D | 4 |
| Technician Radiographer Trainees T & S Grade C | 3 |
| Jr.Technician(ECG) Trainees T&S Grade d | 2 |
| Overseer(Civil) T &S Grade C | 30 |
| Total | 577 |
NCL Trainees Recruitment 2026 Notification Download
Qualification NCL Trainees Recruitment
- Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria Table for NCL Recruitment 2026
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Eligibility/Essential Qualification |
| 1-6 | Dumper Operator (Trainee), Grader Operator (Trainee), Dozer Operator (Trainee), Crane Operator (Trainee), Pay Loader Operator (Trainee), Surface Miner Operator (Trainee) | I. Matriculate/SSC/High School or equivalent from any recognized Board. II. Valid HMV/Transport License from any RTA/RTO of Indian State(s). |
| 7 | Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C | I. 10+2. II. B.Sc. Nursing OR Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery from Govt.-approved institute. III. Valid registration from any State Nursing Council. |
| 8 | Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | I. 10+2 with Science. II. Diploma in Pharmacy from PCI/Central/State-approved institute. III. Valid registration with Pharmacy Council under Pharmacy Act, 1948. |
| 9 | Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C | Diploma in Pathology from Govt.-recognized institute. |
| 10 | Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | I. Higher Secondary (10+2)/Intermediate. II. Diploma in Dentistry/Dental Technology from Govt.-recognized institute. |
| 11 | Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | Diploma in Physiotherapy (minimum 3-year course) from Govt.-recognized institute. |
| 12 | Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | I. Higher Secondary (10+2)/Intermediate. II. Diploma in Refraction/Optometry from Govt.-recognized institute. |
| 13 | Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee), T&S Grade C | Diploma in Radiography from Govt.-recognized institute. |
| 14 | Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | I. Higher Secondary (10+2)/Intermediate. II. Two years’ experience certificates as ECG Technician in hospital/Nursing home under Cardiologist/Physician. |
| 15 | Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C | I. Matriculation or equivalent. II. Recognized Diploma in Civil Engineering (3-year course). |
NCL Trainees Recruitment License
- Overview of HEMM Operator (Trainee) License Requirements
The details provided outline specific clarifications for the HMV/Transport License needed for HEMM Operator (Trainee) posts (Dumper, Grader, Dozer, Crane, Pay Loader, Surface Miner Operators) in the NCL Recruitment 2026. These ensure candidates meet driving competency standards by the cut-off date of 01-05-2026. - Key Clarifications on HMV/Transport License
| Aspect | Details |
| a. Definition | Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV/Transport) – Nomenclature varies by state (e.g., Trans/Transport). Not vehicle-specific (e.g., not limited to Bus, Crane, PSV Bus). |
| b. Validity Requirement | Must possess a valid HMV/Transport license as on Cut-Off Date (01-05-2026). Learning license (as on cut-off) is not valid for application. |
| c. Renewal Pending | Candidates with renewal pending before issuing authorities (as on cut-off) can apply. Must produce valid license (as on cut-off) during document scrutiny (if shortlisted). |
Percentage
Candidates shall have secured a minimum of 55% marks in Matriculation to become eligible for applying for the different posts of HEMM Operator (Trainee)mentioned in ‘Table-A’. Relaxation to the above eligibility norm of minimum marks of 55% in Matriculation is granted to different categories as follows: · General/ EWS- 55% · OBC-NCL- 50% · SC/ST- 45%
NCL Recruitment Selection Process
- Overview of NCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) recruitment is based solely on a Computer Based Test (CBT) score, with no interview or skill test. Initial eligibility is self-declared; full document scrutiny occurs only for shortlisted candidates post-CBT results (cut-off date: 01-05-2026). - Selection Process Details
| Post Category | CBT Structure | Key Features |
| HEMM Operator (Trainee) (All 6 posts: Dumper, Grader, Dozer, Crane, Pay Loader, Surface Miner) | 100 marks, 90 minutes (one sitting, common paper for all). Merit based on CBT score only. | Bilingual (English/Hindi); No negative marking; unattempted = 0 marks. English version final if discrepancy. |
| Paramedical Staff (Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, etc.) & Overseer (Civil) | 100 marks, 90 minutes (separate CBT per post). Section A: 70 marks Technical/Discipline knowledge (MCQs). Section B: 30 marks GK, Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal/Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude. | Bilingual; No negative marking; Syllabus in Annexure-A, B, C. |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks Table for NCL Recruitment 2026 CBT
| Posts | Maximum Marks | Category | Minimum Cut-Off Marks Required |
| All Notified Posts (HEMM Operators, Paramedical Staff, Overseer Civil) | 100 | UR / EWS | 50 Marks |
| SC / ST / ESM / OBC-NCL / PwBD | 40 Marks |
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
Candidates must apply online only via the NCL website. Deadline: 01-05-2026, 11:59 PM. Read full English/Hindi notice first.
- Mandatory Documents Upload Table
| Document Type | Details/Format |
| Recent Passport Size Photo | Colour, <3 weeks old, jpg/jpeg |
| Signature | Black ink pen, jpg/jpeg |
| Matric/Secondary Certificate | |
| Category Certificates (if applicable) | OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD: Self-attested valid in prescribed format (PDF). EWS: Income & Asset cert. per DoPT OM dated 31.01.2019 (FY 2025-26 basis, valid FY 2026-27) (PDF). |
| Post-Specific Qualification Documents | See table below (PDF). |
Post-Specific Qualification Documents
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Documents to Upload |
| 1 | All HEMM Operator (Trainee) | 1. Matric/SSC/HS cert. 2. Valid HMV/Transport License. |
| 2 | Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Gr. C | 1. 10+2. 2. B.Sc. Nursing/Diploma GNM. 3. State Nursing Council registration. |
| 3 | Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Gr. C | 1. 10+2 Science. 2. Pharmacy Diploma. 3. Pharmacy Council registration. |
| 4 | Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Gr. C | Pathology Diploma. |
| 5 | Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Gr. D | 1. 10+2. 2. Dentistry/Dental Tech Diploma. |
| 6 | Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Gr. C | Physiotherapy Diploma (min. 3 yrs). |
| 7 | Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Gr. D | 1. 10+2. 2. Refraction/Optometry Diploma. |
| 8 | Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee), T&S Gr. C | Radiography Diploma. |
| 9 | Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Gr. D | 1. 10+2. 2. 2 yrs ECG experience certs. |
| 10 | Overseer (Civil), T&S Gr. C | 1. Matric/equivalent. 2. Civil Engg. Diploma (3 yrs). |
FAQs NCL Trainees Recruitment 2026
When the NCL Trainees Recruitment 2026 process started?
The application form has opened on 9 April 2026
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years
What is the NCL Trainees Recruitment selection process?
The selected candidates will appear for entrance test and for some skill test will also be taken
What is the qualifying marks for NCL Trainees Recruitment 2026?
For the general it is 50 per cent, and for the reserved category, it is 45 percent