Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released an Employment Notification (Ref. NCL/SING/HR/Direct-Recruitment/2026-27/246) dated 10.07.2026 inviting online applications from Indian nationals for the statutory mining posts of Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C and Surveyor (Mining) T&S Gr. B. These posts are for regular deployment across NCL's Mines/Establishments in Singrauli District (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonebhadra District (Uttar Pradesh). Online registration opens on 14-07-2026 and closes on 05-08-2026.
NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download Link
Candidates can access the complete Employment Notification, available in both English and Hindi, on the official NCL website: www.nclcil.in under Career > Recruitment > Employment Notification for Direct Recruitment of various Statutory posts.
NCL Recruitment 2026: Quick Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited |
| Posts | Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C, Surveyor (Mining) T&S Gr. B |
| Reference No. | NCL/SING/HR/Direct-Recruitment/2026-27/246 |
| Total Vacancies | Mining Sirdar: 254; Surveyor: 5 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Location | Singrauli District (MP) and Sonebhadra District (UP) |
| Opening Date | 14-07-2026, 10:00 AM |
| Closing Date | 05-08-2026, 11:59 PM |
NCL Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Northern Coalfields Limited, Recruitment Department, Post-Singrauli Colliery, Distt-Singrauli (M.P.), PIN-486889 |
| Notification Type | Employment Notification (Statutory Posts – Mining) |
| Reference No. | NCL/SING/HR/Direct-Recruitment/2026-27/246 |
| Date of Publication | 10.07.2026 |
| Posts | Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C, Surveyor (Mining) T&S Gr. B |
NCL Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 14-07-2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 05-08-2026, 11:59 PM |
| Crucial Date (for eligibility, reservation, and relaxation) | 05-08-2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | Not yet released - will be intimated through notice and Admit Card |
NCL Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
The vacancy breakup as per the source notification is given below. Note: for the Surveyor post, the category-wise figures in the source table do not fully reconcile arithmetically with the stated total, likely due to a formatting issue in the original PDF table - this has been reproduced exactly as given and should be verified against the official notification before relying on the category-wise breakup.
| S.N. | Post Name | Backlog Vacancies | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | SC | ST | ||
| 1 | Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Surveyor T&S Gr. B (Mining) | 1 | 0 | Not specified |
| S.N. | Post Name | Total Vacancy (Including Backlog) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total | ||
| 1 | Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C | 101 | 25 | 51 | 13 | 64 | 254 |
| 2 | Surveyor T&S Gr. B (Mining) | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
UR: Unreserved, SC: Scheduled Caste, ST: Scheduled Tribe, OBC-NCL: Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer, T&S Gr.: Technical & Supervisory Grade, EWS: Economically Weaker Sections.
Note: As per guidelines of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI, and CIL/C5A/MP&IR/RPwD/75 dated 27/09/2024, the posts of Mining Sirdar and Surveyor do not fall under the identified list of positions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs); hence reservation for PwBD candidates is not applicable for these posts. The total number of vacancies and reserved vacancies are provisional and may vary according to actual requirements.
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NCL Recruitment 2026: Minimum Qualification Required
Mining Sirdar, T&S Gr. C
Option 1:
- Matriculate or equivalent examination from any recognized Board of Examination.
- Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS under Coal Mines Regulation 2017, or any other certificate in Mining entitling the applicant to work as Mining Sirdar as per Coal Mines Regulation 2017.
- Valid Gas Testing Certificate.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
Option 2:
- Matriculate or equivalent examination from any recognized Board of Examination.
- Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering from any recognized Institute.
- Valid Overman Competency Certificate issued by DGMS under Coal Mines Regulation 2017, or any other certificate in Mining entitling the applicant to work as Mining Sirdar as per Coal Mines Regulation 2017.
- Valid Gas Testing Certificate.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
Surveyor, T&S Gr. B
Option 1:
- Matriculate or equivalent examination from any recognized Board of Examination.
- Valid Surveyors' Certificate of Competency (SCC) granted under Coal Mines Regulation 2017, or any other certificate in Mining entitling the applicant to work as Surveyor in Mines as per Coal Mines Regulation 2017.
Option 2:
- Degree or Diploma in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering from any recognized Institute.
- Valid Surveyors' Certificate of Competency (SCC) granted under Coal Mines Regulation 2017, or any other certificate in Mining entitling the applicant to work as Surveyor in Mines as per Coal Mines Regulation 2017.
The prescribed minimum/essential qualifications are the minimum requirement; candidates possessing higher and relevant qualifications may also apply. Qualifications acquired through distance learning/part-time study or their equivalent will not be considered.
NCL Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 18 years as on the Crucial Date (05-08-2026), and age must not exceed the upper age limit of 30 years on the Crucial Date, subject to relaxations below.
| Category | Maximum Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit (as on 05/08/2026) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Centre List | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years (SC/ST/OBC candidates also covered under ESM category are eligible for cumulative age relaxation under both categories, subject to actual age not exceeding 50 years) |
| Departmental Candidates (all employees of CIL and its subsidiary companies) | No upper age limit |
The Date of Birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate, or marksheet of Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent certificate issued by a Central/State Board, will be considered valid.
NCL Recruitment 2026: Pay Scale and Probation Period
| Post | Entry Level Grade & Pay Scale (As per NCWA-XI) | Probation Period | Grade After Successful Probation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade C | T&S Gr. C (Monthly Rated); Basic pay ₹47,330.25 per month | 6 Months | T&S Gr. C |
| Surveyor, T&S Grade B | T&S Gr. B (Monthly Rated); Basic pay ₹51,103.12 per month | 6 Months | T&S Gr. B |
Besides basic pay, the post carries other allowances such as DA, attendance bonus, special allowance, transport subsidy, and medical facility as per the Company's rules/National Coal Wage Agreement.
NCL Recruitment 2026: Reservation
- Reservation of SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Centre List/EWS/ESM will be applicable as per Government of India rules, guidelines, notifications, and amendments from time to time.
- The total number of vacancies and reserved vacancies are tentative and may vary according to actual requirements.
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) posts will not be eligible for relaxation in age and minimum qualifying marks, and will be treated at par with Unreserved candidates for selection (application fee exemption is still applicable for SC/ST candidates in such cases).
- Candidates seeking reservation must submit valid requisite certificates in the prescribed proforma issued by the competent authority.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Centre List candidates must ensure their caste/community certificate is valid and they do not fall in the creamy layer as on the Crucial Date.
- SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS candidates selected on their own merit without relaxed standards will not be adjusted against reserved vacancies; they will be accommodated against unreserved vacancies.
- Ex-servicemen who have already secured Government employment in Group C & D posts on regular basis after availing ESM reservation benefits are not eligible for ESM reservation and fee concession again, subject to conditions in OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt.(Res) dated 14/08/2014.
- EWS candidates must submit a valid Income & Asset certificate issued by the competent authority as per OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res) dated 31.01.2019, based on gross annual income of Financial Year 2025-2026.
NCL Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC-Non Creamy Layer/EWS | ₹1000.00/- plus applicable GST ₹180/-, totaling ₹1180/- (Rupees One Thousand One Hundred Eighty Only) |
| SC/ST/ESM/Departmental Candidates | Nil |
Applications without the prescribed fee will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected; no representation against such rejection will be entertained. Fee once paid will neither be refunded nor adjusted under any circumstances. Any tax or bank charges other than the application fee will be borne by the candidate. Fee is payable through online mode only.
NCL Recruitment 2026: Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- Eligible candidates meeting minimum eligibility criteria as on the Crucial Date must appear for a Computer Based Test (CBT). Selection is based on relative CBT score.
- Candidates are allowed to appear in the CBT solely on the basis of their declaration of eligibility in the online application form. Scrutiny/verification of eligibility claims is done only after CBT results are declared, and only for candidates who clear the cut-off marks.
- CBT is conducted separately for each post, carries 100 marks, and is of 90 minutes duration in one sitting.
- Section A: Technical knowledge (discipline-related), 70 MCQs.
- Section B: General Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude, 30 MCQs.
- Each question carries 1 mark; there is no negative marking for wrong answers, and no marks for unattempted questions.
- The question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi); in case of ambiguity, the English version is valid and final.
- The CBT will be held at Test Cities as mentioned in the online application form; candidates may opt for their preferred city, which cannot be changed after submission.
Minimum Cut-Off Marks
| Post | Maximum Marks | Category | Minimum Cut-Off Marks Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C | 100 | UR, EWS | 50 marks |
| SC/ST/ESM/OBC-NCL | 40 marks | ||
| Surveyor T&S Gr. B (Mining) | 100 | UR, EWS | 50 marks |
| SC/ST/ESM/OBC-NCL | 40 marks |
Candidates who score equal to or above the cut-off will be notified for scrutiny/verification of testimonials, in order of merit position, up to the extent positions remain unfilled. In case of a tie in CBT marks, resolution follows this order: (1) higher score in Section A, (2) older Date of Birth preferred, (3) alphabetical order of name as per matriculation certificate.
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NCL Recruitment 2026: Syllabus
Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C - Section A (70 Marks)
- Opencast coal mine working; bench formation, dump management, and haul road design
- Shot firing and transport and use of explosives in mines
- Safety issues in opencast workings, transport of material, working at heights, marching and deployment of heavy machines
- Preliminary idea about reclamation operation in opencast mining
- Preliminary understanding of safety management plan
- Provisions of the Coal Mines Regulations 2017, Rules and Bye-laws under the Mines Act 1952, relating to safety of persons employed in mines and duties of Sirdars and Shot firers
- Mines Rules 1955, Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966, Mines Rescue Rules 1985, DGMS Circulars
- Writing of reports
Mine Surveyor T&S Gr. B - Section A (70 Marks)
- Linear measurement, chain surveying, optical square
- EDM: principles, types, correction, and selection of instruments
- Angular measurement: prismatic compass, bearing of lines, local attraction, magnetic declination
- Plan table surveying and contouring
- Miners' dials and other compass instruments
- Theodolite, traversing, and traverse calculations
- Total stations: surveying, errors, adjustments, applications
- Levelling: instruments, types, geometrical, trigonometric and physical levelling, contouring
- Tachometry
- Controlled surveys: triangulation, trilateration, GPS and total station applications
- Field astronomy, Gyro Theodolite, azimuth determination
- National grid, map projections, geodesy
- Photogrammetry and remote sensing in mining
- Theory of errors and adjustments
- Area and volume calculation, earthwork estimation
- Borehole surveying, dip, strike, outcrop and fault problems
- Mine plans, legislation, and duties of surveyors
- Geological map reading
- Computer applications in mine surveying, 3D laser profiling
- Dump/high wall stability monitoring
- Software knowledge: Surpac, AutoCAD, Liscad, Autoplotter, Riscan Pro
- Modern survey equipment: 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanner, GPS, Drone
Section B (Common for All Posts, 30 Marks)
- General Knowledge - India and international relations, General Science
- General Awareness - Sports, Defense, Books, Prizes, Indian democracy
- Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability - Synonym & Antonym (Hindi/English), Grammar, Relationship
- Quantitative Aptitude - Work relationship, Profit & Loss, Speed
NCL Recruitment 2026: Documents Required
- Scanned copy of recent passport-size color photograph (not older than 3 weeks, jpg/jpeg format)
- Scanned copy of signature in black ink pen (jpg/jpeg format)
- Scanned copy of Matriculation/Secondary Board level certificate
- For Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C: valid Mining Sirdar/Overman's Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS, valid Gas Testing Certificate, valid First Aid Certificate
- For Surveyor (Mining) T&S Gr. B: valid Surveyor's Certificate of Competency (SCC)
- For Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C: scanned copy of Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering (if applicable)
- For Surveyor T&S Gr. B: scanned copy of Degree/Diploma in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering (if applicable)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST candidates: self-attested valid caste certificate in prescribed format
- EWS candidates: self-attested valid Income & Asset certificate as per OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res) dated 31.01.2019, based on FY 2025-2026 gross annual income
- Self-attested certificate in prescribed format for J&K domicile (if applicable)
NCL Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Log in to the official NCL website using URL www.nclcil.in > Career > Recruitment > Employment Notification for Direct Recruitment of various Statutory posts > Apply Online.
- Read the complete Employment Notification carefully (available in English and Hindi) to assess your eligibility.
- Candidates other than SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1180/- through the online facility.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and all required documents as specified in the notification.
- A candidate can apply for only a single post against this Employment Notification.
- Verify all details (Date of Birth, Category, Contact Details, Qualifications) carefully before final submission, as no correction is possible after submission.
- If more than one application is received from a candidate, the most recent application will be treated as final.
- No hard copies of the application or testimonials need to be posted or dispatched to NCL.
Important Instructions
- A candidate can apply for only one post against this Employment Notification.
- All qualifications must be recognized by AICTE/UGC/appropriate Indian Statutory Authorities.
- Mere issuance of Admit Card does not imply that candidature has been finally cleared by NCL; candidature remains provisional until eligibility is verified against original documents after clearing the CBT.
- No relaxation in minimum educational qualification is admissible for any category of candidate.
- Where Grade (CGPA/OGPA/DGPA) is awarded, a conversion certificate from the concerned Board/University must be produced at the time of document verification.
- Candidates employed in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies must produce a 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of document verification, if shortlisted, and must resign from their present job before joining NCL upon final selection.
- Selected candidates could be posted at any NCL Mine/Establishment and are liable to be transferred to other Coal India Limited subsidiaries during service.
- Appointment is subject to candidates being found medically fit as per CIL's Medical Examination Rules.
- SC/ST candidates called for CBT will be paid up to IInd Class Non-AC fare as per rules, subject to submitting the TA Claim format with required enclosures.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in CBT, scrutiny/verification, or joining, except as provided in the notification.
- Court of Jurisdiction for any dispute will be the Honorable High Court of Jabalpur, M.P.
- In case of any ambiguity, the English version of the Employment Notification will be considered valid.
- Candidates must have an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least the next one year, as all correspondence will be through these or the NCL website.
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