Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has come up with a total of 444 vacancies for Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade- C posts. The detailed notification has been released at https://www.westerncoal.in/, and the application process will begin on 20th July 2026. Check complete details regarding the recuitment drive from the article.
WCL Notification 2026 PDF
The Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) Notification (Employment Notification No. 2026/69) has been released on 17th July 2026 for the recruitment of Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor. The complete information, such as eligibility, selection process, etc are mentioned in the detailed notification, which directs link is also shared here.
WCL Recruitment 2026- Highlights
WCL has initiated the Western Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026 for the recuitment of Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade- C. Check highlights as mentioned in the notification from the table below.
| WCL Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) |
| Post Name | Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/ Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade- C |
| Vacancy | 444 |
| Registration Dates | 20th July to 10th August 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Document Verification Process |
| Salary | Rs. 47330.25/- |
| Official Website | https://www.westerncoal.in/ |
Western Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
Along with the release of the Coal India WCL Recruitment Notification, the online registration dates have been released from 20th July to 10th August 2026. Candidates must note down the important dates to avoid missing any deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 17th July 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 20th July 2026 (10 am) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10th August 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Fee Payment last date | 10th August 2026 |
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) Vacancy 2026
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) aims to fill a total of 444 vacancies for Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade- C posts.
| Category | Mining Sirdar | Assistant Foreman | Total |
| UR | 101 | 91 | 192 |
| EWS | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| SC | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| ST | 38 | 29 | 67 |
| OBC (NCL) | 35 | 56 | 91 |
| Total | 220 | 224 | 444 |
Eligibility Criteria for WCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026
The candidates who wish to apply for the WCL Recruitment 2026 need to satisfy the eligibility criteria. This eligibility is defined in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can check post-wise educational qualifications from the table below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C |
|
| Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade- C |
|
Age Limit (As on 10/08/2026)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| UR/EWS | 30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 33 years |
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 40 years |
| PwBD (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer) | 43 years |
| PwBD SC/ ST | 45 years |
WCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
To complete the application form, candidates have to pay an application fee as per their category. Application fee will be paid through online mode only and once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved (UR) / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS | Rs. 1180/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental Candidates | Nil |
Coal India WCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman posts is based on marks obtained in the CBT exam. Qualified candidates in the exam will be shortlited to appear for the document verification process.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification Process
WCL Exam Pattern 2026
- The WCL Exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Mode
- A total 100 MCQ based questions asked for total 100 marks
- The duration of the exam is 90 minutes
- There will be no negative marking for any wrong answer
| Part | Topics | Questions | Marks |
| Part 1 |
|
20 | 20 |
| Part 2 | Subject-Related Questions | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
WCL Salary 2026
Candidates who qualify all stages of the Western Coalfields selection process and are appointed for Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) posts will be offered the monthly salary of Rs. 47330.25/- along with various allowances.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Mining Sirdar | Rs. 47330.25/- per month |
| Assistant Foreman (Trainee) | Rs. 47330.25/- per month |
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