The NCL Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced for 577 Trainee positions. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for 6 July 2026. Access the official notice here.
NCL Trainee Exam Date 2026: Overview
| NCL Exam Date 2026: Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Northern Coalfield Limited (NCL) |
| Post Name | HEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff, Overseer (Civil) |
| Total Vacancies | 577 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Singrauli (MP) & Sonbhadra (UP) |
| Application Dates | 09 April 2026 to1st May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 06 July 2026 (Concluded) |
| Answer Key Release Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Official Notification | PDF Link |
| Official Website | nclcil.in |
NCL Vacancy Details 2026
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is recruiting for 577 trainee vacancies across HEMM Operator, Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil) roles. Review the comprehensive post-wise vacancy distribution provided below.
| NCL Trainee Vacancy 2026 | |
| Dumper Operator (Trainee) | 308 |
| Grader Operator (Trainee) | 34 |
| Dozer Operator(Trainee) | 52 |
| Crane Operator (Trainee) | 17 |
| Pay Loader Operator (Trainee) | 18 |
| Surface Miner Operator (Trainee) | 43 |
| Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 47 |
| Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 4 |
| Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 12 |
| Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 2 |
| Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 4 |
| Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 1 |
| Technician (Radiographer (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 3 |
| Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 2 |
| Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C | 30 |
| Total | 577 |
NCL Category-wise Vacancy Details
HEMM Operator (Trainee)
| Name of the Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total Vacancies | ESM (Horizontal) |
| Dumper Operator (Trainee) | 123 | 30 | 60 | 17 | 78 | 308 | 60 |
| Grader Operator (Trainee) | 16 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 6 |
| Dozer Operator (Trainee) | 22 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 52 | 10 |
| Crane Operator (Trainee) | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 3 |
| Pay Loader Operator (Trainee) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 3 |
| Surface Minor Operator (Trainee) | 19 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 43 | 8 |
| Total | 199 | 44 | 90 | 22 | 117 | 472 | 90 |
Paramedical Staff
| Name of the Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total Vacancies | PwBD | ESM |
| Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 21 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 47 | 1 | 4 |
| Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee), T&S Grade C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 05 | 11 | 02 | 15 | 75 | 01 | 05 |
Overseer (Civil)
| Name of the Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total Vacancies | PwBD | ESM |
| Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C | 14 | 02 | 06 | 01 | 07 | 30 | 01 | 02 |
NCL Trainee Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| HEMM Operator (Trainee) | Passed 10th Matriculation with a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) license. |
| Staff Nurse (Trainee) | 10+2 with B.Sc Nursing or Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with valid registration. |
| Pharmacist (Trainee) | 10+2 with Science and a Diploma in Pharmacy with valid registration. |
| Technician | 10+2 with a relevant Diploma in the respective field from a recognised institute. |
| Overseer (Civil) | Matriculation with a Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years). |
NCL Trainee Age Limit 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation:
Please refer to the table below for specific category-wise age relaxation norms as per government guidelines.
| Category | Relaxation Years | Maximum Age |
| UR/ EWS | No Relaxation | 30 Years |
| SC/ ST | 5 Years | 35 Years |
| OBC(NCL) | 3 Years | 33 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years | 40 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years | 43 Years |
| PwBD SC/ ST | 15 Years | 45 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Actual period of service rendered in defence services +3years | |
| Departmental Candidates | No upper age Limit | |
NCL Trainee Selection Process 2026
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates have to appear for an online exam based on their respective posts.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called to verify their original documents and certificates
- Medical Examination: The appointment of selected candidates is subject to their medical fitness in accordance with CIL’s Medical Examination rules. Candidates should review the CIL Medical Attendance Rules on the official website.
NCL Trainee Exam Pattern 2026
For HEMM Operator (Trainee)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Duration | 90 Minutes (Single Sitting) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marks per Question | 1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | Nil |
For Paramedical Staff and Overseer (Civil)
| Section | Subject Area | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Technical Knowledge (Discipline Related) | 70 | 70 |
| Section B | General Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
NCL Trainee Salary Structure 2026
The following table provides detailed information regarding the post-wise trainee salary structure.
| Post Name | Category/ Trade | Pay Scale (NCWA-XI) | Training/ Probation Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumper Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Grader Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Dozer Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Crane Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Pay Loader Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Surface Minor Operator (Trainee) | Category I (Daily Rated) | Rs. 1502.66 per day | 3 Years |
| Staff Nurse (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Pharmacist (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Technician (Pathological) (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Physiotherapist (Trainee) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
| Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee) | T&S Grade D | Rs. 43,775.55 per month | 3 Years |
| Technician (Refraction / Optometry) (Trainee) | T&S Grade D | Rs. 43,775.55 per month | 3 Years |
| Technician (Dental) (Trainee) | T&S Grade D | Rs. 43,775.55 per month | 3 Years |
| Overseer (Civil) | T&S Grade C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 1 Year |
FAQs
Candidates possessing an ITI certificate, Diploma, or Graduation in relevant disciplines from a recognized board or institute are eligible for the NCL 2026 recruitment.
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age. Relaxations for reserved categories are provided in alignment with current government regulations.
The NCL selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and a mandatory medical examination.
Job placements are primarily located in the coal mining hubs of Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, and Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
There are 577 vacancies available across the following trainee categories:
Overseer (Civil) Trainee - 30
Paramedical Staff Trainee - 75
HEMM Operator (Trainee) - 472
The NCL Trainee city intimation details have been released on the official website. Candidates can access their information via SMS or email sent to their registered contact details.