Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released its Employment Notification for the recruitment of Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C and Surveyor (Mining) T&S Gr. B posts. NCL has announced 259 vacancies for the posts of Mining Sirdar and Surveyor (Mining). Candidates can now submit their application forms at www.nclcil.in as the online application process has started from 14th July 2026 onwards. Candidates interested in these mining posts can check all the details for NCL Recruitment 2026 from this article.
NCL Mining Sirdar Notification 2026 Out
As per the notification, 259 vacancies will be filled for the above-mentioned posts, and online registration will begin from 14th July 2026 (10:00 AM) onwards at the official website www.nclcil.in. Download the official notification PDF from the link below and check all details carefully.
NCL Mining Sirdar Recruitment 2026- Overview
The candidates first have to apply online for the recruitment drive, and then they will have to appear for a Computer-Based Test (CBT), which will be the deciding factor for their selection.
| NCL Mining Sirdar Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) |
| Post Name | Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C, Surveyor (Mining) T&S Gr. B |
| Vacancies | 259 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 14th July to 5th August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Document Scrutiny/Verification |
| Salary | Rs. 47,330.25 – Rs. 51,103.12 (Basic Pay) |
| Job Location | Singrauli (MP) & Sonebhadra (UP) |
| Official Website | www.nclcil.in |
NCL Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
The online application process has started from 14th July 2026 onwards, and the last date to apply online is 5th July 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 10th July 2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 14th July 2026 (10 am) |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 5th August 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
NCL Mining Sirdar Vacancy 2026
Northern Coalfields Limited has announced a total of 259 vacancies for the posts of Mining Sirdar and Surveyor (Mining). The post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Post | Total | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC |
| Mining Sirdar | 254 | 101 | 25 | 51 | 13 | 64 |
| Surveyor (Mining) | 05 | 02 | — | 01 | — | 02 |
| Total | 259 | 103 | 25 | 52 | 13 | 66 |
NCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the NCL Mining Sirdar Recruitment 2026 must possess the following minimum qualifications and falls in the required age limit:
Educational & Professional Qualification
For Mining Sirdar- Matriculate + Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate of Competency (DGMS) + Valid Gas Testing Certificate + Valid First Aid Certificate. OR Matriculate + Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering + Valid Overman Competency Certificate + Valid Gas Testing Certificate + Valid First Aid Certificate
For Surveyor (Mining)- Matriculate + Valid Surveyors’ Certificate of Competency (SCC). OR Degree/Diploma in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering + Valid Surveyors’ Certificate of Competency (SCC)
Age Limit (as on 05/08/2026)
The minimum age for candidates applying under NCL Recruitment 2026 is 18 years, and the maximum age should not exceed 30 years, as reckoned on the Crucial Date (05/08/2026).
NCL Mining Sirdar Apply Online 2026
The online application process for NCL Mining Sirdar Recruitment 2026 has started from 14th July 2026 onwards by the Northern Coalfields Limited. Interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can now submit their application forms at www.nclcil.in, or they can also use the direct link provided below.
NCL Mining Sirdar Application Fee 2026
Candidates who are willing to apply for the Mining Sirdar post have to pay an application fee before submitting their online application forms, as any form submitted without an application fee will not be accepted. The application fee varies category wise that can be checked from the table provided below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC (NCL)/EWS | Rs. 1,180 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental Candidates | Exempted |
NCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification strictly in order of merit based on their CBT score, subject to securing the minimum qualifying (cut-off) marks. The selection process for Mining Sirdar and Surveyor posts of NCL involves the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Scrutiny/Verification
NCL CBT Exam Pattern 2026
The Computer Based Test will be conducted separately for each post and will comprise two sections.
- Exam Type: The CBT consists of 100 Objective MCQ questions.
- Duration of Exam: 90 minutes (single sitting).
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer; there is no negative marking for wrong answers, and no marks for un-attempted questions.
- Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi)
| Subjects | No. of Questions/Marks |
| Technical Knowledge (Discipline-related) | 70/70 |
| General Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude | 30/30 |
| Total | 100/100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR/EWS- 50 marks
- SC/ST/ESM/OBC-NCL- 40 marks
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