Opportunity for a government job: NCL announces recruitment for 259 posts—who is eligible to apply?
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has announced an excellent recruitment opportunity for young aspirants preparing for government jobs. This 'Miniratna' company under Coal India Limited has released 259 vacancies across various posts within the statutory mining cadre. Selected candidates will be posted at NCL's mines and establishments located in Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh). The online application process for this recruitment begins on July 14, 2026, and continues until August 5, 2026. Interested candidates meeting the prescribed qualification and age limit criteria may apply online.
**Details of Posts**
According to the official notification, the highest number of vacancies—254—is for the post of Mining Sirdar. Candidates selected for this post will receive a basic monthly salary of ₹47,330.25. Additionally, 5 posts have been designated for Surveyor (Mining); candidates selected for this role will receive a basic monthly salary of ₹51,103.12. Candidates can refer to the official notification for further details regarding the recruitment.
**Apply by August 5; Selection via CBT**
The application process commenced on July 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Candidates can submit their applications until 11:59 PM on August 5, 2026. Applicants are advised to apply well in advance to avoid potential website traffic issues during the final hours.
**What is the Age Limit?**
To apply, candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age. The age calculation will be based on August 5, 2026. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹1,180, whereas no fee will be charged to SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, and departmental employees.
**Document Verification**
The recruitment process will begin with a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates who qualify in this test will be called for document verification and a medical examination. The exam date and other updates will be released later on NCL's official website.
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