NCL Recruitment 2026: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has issued a detailed notification for the recruitment of 577 vacancies for the year 2026. The online application process will start from 9 April 2026, and eligible candidates can apply through the official website. According to the detailed notification, NCL, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has invited online applications from eligible Indian nationals for several posts, including Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil). Selected candidates will be posted in mines, hospitals and institutions located in Sangruli district of Madhya Pradesh and Sonebhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. Read the official notification PDF available here.
Important Dates
As per official notification, online registration will start on 9th April 2026 at 10:00 am. Last date for submission of application form is 1st May 2026, 11:59 PM. The date of Computer Based Test (CBT) will be announced later on the official website.
Vacancy details
A total of 577 vacancies have been announced for various posts including HEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil). According to the detailed notification, these posts include dumper operator, dozer operator, grader operator, crane operator, staff nurse, pharmacist, technician, physiotherapist, radiographer and others.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the educational qualification required for each post. Depending on the post, qualifications range from matriculation (class 10) and intermediate (class 12) to diploma or degree in related fields such as nursing, pharmacy, radiography, physiotherapy and civil engineering. The notification also states that candidates should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions before applying. Higher qualifications are allowed, but qualifications obtained through distance or part-time mode will not be considered.
Selection process
Selection process will be based on CBT. Candidates who qualify the exam will be called for document verification. Final selection will be made on the basis of merit and eligibility criteria. CBT will have 100 marks and will be conducted for 90 minutes. According to the official notification, there will be no negative marking, and the question paper will be available in both English and Hindi.
Application fee
Candidates belonging to Unreserved (UR), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Non-Creamy Layer, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories will have to pay an application fee of Rs.1000 plus applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST), totaling Rs.1180. As per the detailed notification, Benchmark Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen and Departmental candidates are exempted from fee payment.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of NCL. They have to upload the required documents during the application process.Candidates are advised to apply before the last date to avoid technical issues.
