Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has come up with a total of 270 vacancies for Assistant Foreman Trainee posts in the Electronics, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. The online form-filling process for NCL Recruitment 2026 has started at https://www.nclcil.in/, and candidates can register till 5th March 2026. Know complete information regarding the recruitment drive from the article.
NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification
The notification pdf for the recruitment of Assistant Foreman Trainee posts has been released at the official website https://www.nclcil.in/. The selection process for NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 comprises the Computer-Based Examination and Document Verification.
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NCL Assistant Foreman Trainee Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The online registration for NCL Recruitment 2026 is ongoing, and the last date to apply is 5th March 2026. The CBT Exam Date will be announced soon.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 9th February 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 11th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 5th March 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified |
NCL Assistant Foreman Trainee Vacancy 2026
Under the NCL Recruitment 2026, a total of 270 vacancies have been notified for Assistant Foreman posts in the different cadres, such as Excavation and Electrical & Mechanical (E&M), and the candidates can check the NCL Vacancy details from here.
| Posts | Cadre | Total | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC |
| Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C | E&T | 14 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C | Excavation | 87 | 37 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) | 21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | |
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C | Excavation | 74 | 31 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) | 74 | 31 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 19 | |
| Total | 270 | 116 | 25 | 51 | 12 | 66 | |
NCL Assistant Foreman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Before applying for Coal India NCL Recruitment 2026, candidates must go through the NCL Notification PDF to ascertain their eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
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| Cut Off Date | 05/03/2026 |
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NCL Assistant Foreman Trainee Apply Online 2026
Interested candidates holding the required eligibility can apply online for NCL Foreman Recruitment 2026 through the Northern Coalfields Limited official website https://www.nclcil.in/. The apply online link will remain active till 5th March 2026 (11:59 pm). Make sure to complete regsitartion form before the last date arrives to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Coal India NCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The fee for NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 must be paid online, and no other mode of fee payment will be accepted. Any application form without an application fee will not be accepted and will be rejected.
| Category | Application Fee | GST | Total |
| Unreserved (UR)/OBC- Non Creamy Layer/EWS | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 180 | Rs. 1180 |
| SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Departmental Candidates | Nil | ||
Steps to Apply for NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026
To apply online for the NCL Recruitment 2026 from the official website, candidates can follow the steps provided below.
- Visit the Official Website- Go to the official website of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) at www.nclcil.in.
- Find Career Section- Click on the Career or Recruitment link on the homepage.
- Locate Notification- Find and open the employment notification for “Direct Recruitment of Assistant Foreman (Mechanical/E&T/Electrical)”.
- Start Application- Click the “Apply Online” button.
- Registration – Complete the initial registration process.
- Fill Application Form- Accurately fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload Documents- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, educational mark sheets/certificates, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Pay Fee- Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit- Review everything and submit the form. Print a copy for your records.
Coal India Assistant Foreman Trainee Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates for the post of Assistant Foreman Trainee will be based on a computer-based test followed by document verification. Only the candidates who will qualify in both stages will be recruited as an Assistant Foreman Trainee.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
NCL Assistant Foreman Exam Pattern 2026
The Computer-Based Test will be of 100 Marks for 90 minutes duration (in one sitting), comprising two sections (Section-A & Section-B), which consist of objective type multiple choice questions.
- Marking Scheme: Each Question will carry 1 mark
- Negative Marking: No
- Language of Question Paper: Bilingual, i.e., in English and Hindi only
| Sections | Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Section A | Technical knowledge (discipline-related) | 70 | 70 | 90 Minutes |
| Section B | General Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
NCL Assistant Foreman Trainee Salary 2026
The salary for candidates who will be selected as Assistant Foreman (E&T/Mechanical/Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C is Rs. 47,330.25 per month (Basic Pay) during the training period. In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Attendance Bonus, Special Allowance, HRA, Transport Subsidy, Medical Facilities, and other benefits as per company rules.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Assistant Foreman | Rs. 47,330.25/- |
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