Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna Company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has issued Notice No. NCL/Sing/Ma.Sa./Sidhi-Bharti/2026-27/322 dated 08.08.2026. This notice announces the schedule for scrutiny/verification of original documents of candidates provisionally shortlisted for the posts of Assistant Foreman (Electrical), Assistant Foreman (Mechanical), and Assistant Foreman (E&T), all under Trainee Grade-C. This call follows Clause No. 10(IX) of the original Employment Notification No. NCL/HQ/HR/Manpower/DR/2025-26/59 dated 09.02.2026.
The provisionally shortlisted candidate lists are published as three annexures: Annexure-A (Assistant Foreman Electrical), Annexure-B (Assistant Foreman Mechanical), and Annexure-C (Assistant Foreman E&T). This article does not include the annexures themselves (candidate lists with names/roll numbers); candidates should refer to the official notice PDF to check their own serial number.
NCL Assistant Foreman DV Schedule 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) |
| Post Name | Assistant Foreman (Electrical), Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) & Assistant Foreman (E&T) – Trainee Grade-C |
| Notice No. | NCL/Sing/Ma.Sa./Sidhi-Bharti/2026-27/322 |
| Notice Date | 08 August 2026 |
| Recruitment Notification No. | NCL/HQ/HR/Manpower/DR/2025-26/59 |
| Recruitment Stage | Document Scrutiny / Verification |
| DV Dates | 17 August 2026 to 22 August 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| DV Venue | Central Excavation Training Institute (CETI), NCL HQ, Singrauli (M.P.) - 486889 |
| Qualification | Minimum 3-Year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline |
| Official Website | nclcil.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Issue Date | 08.08.2026 |
| Last date for submission of online application (cutoff date for eligibility) | 05.03.2026 |
| Document Verification (DV) Period | 17.08.2026 to 22.08.2026 |
Post-wise Document Verification Schedule
The document verification has been divided by candidate serial number (Sr. No.) ranges within each annexure, spread across six days.
| Post | Annexure | Serial Number (Sr. No.) Range | Date of Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Trainee Grade-C | Annexure-A | Sr. No. 01 to 150 | 17.08.2026 |
| Annexure-A | Sr. No. 151 to 300 | 18.08.2026 | |
| Annexure-A | Sr. No. 301 to 444 | 19.08.2026 | |
| Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) Trainee Grade-C | Annexure-B | Sr. No. 01 to 150 | 20.08.2026 |
| Annexure-B | Sr. No. 151 to 300 | 21.08.2026 | |
| Annexure-B | Sr. No. 301 to 324 | 22.08.2026 | |
| Assistant Foreman (E&T) Trainee Grade-C | Annexure-C | Sr. No. 01 to 42 | 22.08.2026 |
Important: The numbers above (e.g., 444, 324, 42) represent the count of provisionally shortlisted candidates called for document verification in each annexure — they are not the number of vacancies for these posts. The notice does not state the actual number of vacancies for any of the three posts.
Venue and Reporting Time
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Central Excavation Training Institute (CETI), NCL HQ, Singrauli (M.P.) – 486889 |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Documents Required for Verification
The notice lists required documents separately for each post. The minimum qualification document differs by post (Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics engineering diploma respectively); the remaining supporting documents are largely common. These are detailed below exactly as listed in the notice.
Common Documents for All Three Posts
- Original certificate of Matriculation/SSC/High School or equivalent examination from any recognized Board of Examination.
- Diploma or relevant and higher qualification (minimum 3-year course) in the relevant engineering branch from an institute recognized by the Government (see post-wise qualification table below).
- Photocopy of the Online Application Form and Admit Card.
- Original ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, etc., issued by the Government of India.
- Original and valid Caste Certificate issued by a Competent Authority in the prescribed format, for candidates claiming reservation under SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)-NCL categories.
- For candidates under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS): a copy of a valid Income & Asset certificate issued by the competent authority as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019, based on gross annual income for Financial Year 2024-2025.
- Original Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if the candidate is currently employed in a Government/Semi-Government/Public Sector Undertaking (including departmental candidates)/Autonomous Body, as prescribed in the Employment Notification.
- Two sets of self-attested photocopies of all the above documents.
- 6 sets of recent passport-size photographs.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): For the Assistant Foreman (Electrical) and Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) posts, the notice explicitly lists an original PwBD certificate (in the Government of India prescribed format, showing disability percentage of more than 40%) as a required document for availing relaxation/reservation, if applicable. This item is not separately listed in the Assistant Foreman (E&T) document list in the notice.
Post-wise Minimum Qualification Document
| Post | Required Diploma (Minimum 3-Year Course) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Trainee Grade-C | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or relevant and higher qualification) from a Government-recognized institute |
| Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) Trainee Grade-C | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant and higher qualification) from a Government-recognized institute |
| Assistant Foreman (E&T) Trainee Grade-C | Diploma in Electronics Engineering (or relevant and higher qualification) from a Government-recognized institute |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates must report on their assigned date, time, and venue with all original documents mentioned above.
- If any discrepancy is found during verification of original documents, or if a candidate fails to produce the documents listed, the candidate will be declared ineligible without prior notice.
- The list of candidates called for document verification is based solely on the marks scored in the Computer Based Test (CBT) (see the date discrepancy noted above). This call does not confer any right to appointment.
- A provisional merit list for appointment will be issued only after document scrutiny/verification is complete, based on the vacancies and other eligibility conditions in the Employment Notification.
- NCL will not reimburse any travel or other expenses incurred by candidates for attending the document verification. Candidates must make their own arrangements for stay until the process is complete.
- After verification, candidates should collect a "Certificate of Confirmation" as proof of their attendance, to be used for any future correspondence or claims with NCL.
- The scheduled time period will not be extended under any circumstances, and requests for extension will not be entertained regardless of reason.
- Candidates are advised to review the original Employment Notification again and self-assess their eligibility for the post applied, ensuring they meet all qualifications as prescribed, as on the crucial cutoff date of 05.03.2026 (the last date for online application submission).
Information Not Available in This Notice
- Salary or pay scale for the Assistant Foreman Trainee Grade-C posts.
- Exact number of vacancies for each post.
- Age limit or relaxation details.
- Application fee.
- Names or roll numbers of individual shortlisted candidates (these are listed only in Annexure-A, Annexure-B, and Annexure-C attached to the original PDF, not reproduced in this article).
For these details, refer to the original Employment Notification (NCL/HQ/HR/Manpower/DR/2025-26/59 dated 09.02.2026) or the official NCL website.
NCL Assistant Foreman DV Schedule 2026 - Important Links
- Official Notice PDF (Notice No. 322): Check Here
- NCL Official Website: nclcil.in
