NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026 Out - Download Graduate, Diploma, Paramedical PDF

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has released the Joining Notice and Merit List for Graduate, Diploma and Paramedical Apprentice Trainees for the year 2026-27. The notice has been published on the official NCL website under the Apprenticeship Training section. Candidates who applied through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal for these three categories can now check their names in the category-wise merit list, along with the separate waiting list issued for each category.

Quick Overview - NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026

Important Dates

The joining notice PDF specifies reporting/joining dates and other scheme-related timelines. This information could not be independently extracted from the source document at the time of writing. Candidates should open the official Notice PDF (linked below) to check the exact joining date, reporting venue, and reporting time applicable to their category.

Documents Released With This Notice

NCL has published seven separate PDF documents along with this joining notice, covering the merit list and waiting list for each apprentice category:

• Notice (main joining notice)
• Merit List - Diploma (NATS) 2026-27
• Merit List - Graduate (NATS) 2026-27
• Merit List - Paramedical 2026-27
• Waiting List - Diploma
• Waiting List - Graduate
• Waiting List - Paramedical

NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026-27: Category-Wise Details

Separate merit lists have been issued for each of the three apprentice categories under NATS. A separate waiting list has also been released for each category, to be used if any selected candidate from the merit list does not join.

The number of candidates shortlisted in each merit list and waiting list is mentioned inside the respective PDF and has not been reproduced here. Candidates should check their name, roll number, or application/enrollment ID directly in the relevant PDF using the links in the table below.

How to Check Your Name in the NCL Apprentice Merit List

1. Open the merit list PDF relevant to your category (Graduate, Diploma, or Paramedical) from the Important Links section below.
2. Use your NATS enrollment ID, roll number, or registered name to locate your entry, as specified in the PDF.
3. If your name does not appear in the merit list, check the corresponding waiting list PDF for your category.
4. Read the main Notice PDF for joining instructions, required documents, and reporting details before proceeding.
5. Keep a printed or saved copy of the merit list/waiting list entry and the notice for reference during joining.

Important Instructions

• This joining notice applies specifically to the Graduate, Diploma and Paramedical Apprentice categories under NATS; it does not cover ITI Trade Apprentices registered under NAPS.
• Candidates are advised to read the full Notice PDF carefully, as it contains the official joining process, reporting requirements, and any category-specific instructions.
• Selection is based on the merit list; candidates on the waiting list may be considered only if vacancies remain after the merit-listed candidates join.
• For any updates, corrigenda, or changes to the joining schedule, candidates should keep checking the official NCL website rather than relying on third-party sources.

NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026 - Important Links