NCL Recruitment 2026: CBT Exam Date Announced
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has officially released an important notice regarding the recruitment of Assistant Foreman posts under Advertisement No. NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59 dated 09.02.2026.
As per the latest notice, the Computer Based Test (CBT) for the selection of candidates is scheduled to be conducted on 26 April 2026.
📅 CBT Exam Date Details
- Exam Name: NCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026
- Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Date: 26 April 2026
- Official Notice Date: 07 April 2026
Candidates who have applied for the recruitment should start preparing as the exam date is now officially confirmed.
📅 Important Dates
- Starting Date to Apply Online: 11 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 05 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Admit Card Release: To be notified on official website
- Official Notice Date for Exal: 07 April 2026
- CBT Exam Date: 26 April 2026
- Result Declaration: To be notified
🧑💼 Post Details
The recruitment is being conducted for the following posts:
- Assistant Foreman (E&T) – Trainee Grade-C
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) – Trainee Grade-C
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) – Trainee Grade-C
These are technical posts under Northern Coalfields Limited offering a great opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the coal sector.
📍 New Exam Cities Added
Due to a high number of applicants in Pune, NCL has decided to add new examination centres.
👉 New Test Cities:
- Nashik
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
📌 Important:
Candidates who selected Pune as their preferred exam city may be allotted one of these newly added centres.
📢 Important Instructions for Candidates
- CBT-related updates will be released on the official website: https://www.nclcil.in
- Candidates will also receive updates through:
✔ SMS Alerts
✔ Email Notifications - Ensure your registered mobile number and email ID are active
👉 Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding admit card, exam centre, and other details.
⚠️ Key Highlights
✔ CBT Exam on 26 April 2026
✔ New exam cities added due to high demand
✔ Pune candidates may be shifted
✔ Updates via SMS & Email
✔ Regular website check recommended
The announcement of the CBT exam date marks an important step in the NCL recruitment process. Candidates should focus on preparation and stay updated with official notifications to avoid missing any important information.
📊 Vacancy Details
As per the official notification (Table B on page 2), the total vacancies are 270 posts.
🔹 Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
- Assistant Foreman (E&T) – Trainee Grade-C: 14 Posts
- Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) – Trainee Grade-C: 108 Posts
- Excavation Cadre: 87
- E&M Cadre: 21
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical) – Trainee Grade-C: 148 Posts
- Excavation Cadre: 74
- E&M Cadre: 74
👉 Total Vacancies: 270
🎓 Educational Qualification
As per Table A (page 1 of notification):
🔹 Common Qualification (All Posts)
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board
🔹 Post-wise Qualification:
1. Assistant Foreman (E&T) – Trainee
- Diploma (Minimum 3 years) in Electronics Engineering
- OR higher qualification in relevant field
2. Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) – Trainee
- Diploma (Minimum 3 years) in Mechanical Engineering
- OR higher qualification in relevant field
3. Assistant Foreman (Electrical) – Trainee
- Diploma (Minimum 3 years) in Electrical Engineering
- OR higher qualification in relevant field
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Diploma must be from a Government recognized institute
- Distance/part-time qualifications are not accepted
⚠️ FAQ
The Computer Based Test (CBT) for NCL Recruitment 2026 will be conducted on 26 April 2026.
A total of 270 vacancies are available for Assistant Foreman posts in different disciplines.
The recruitment includes Assistant Foreman (E&T), Assistant Foreman (Mechanical), and Assistant Foreman (Electrical) posts.
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) and hold a 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical) from a recognized institute.
The last date to apply online was 05 March 2026.
No, there is no negative marking in the NCL CBT exam.
Candidates will receive updates through the official website, SMS alerts, and email notifications.
No, once selected, exam centres cannot be changed. However, NCL may allocate different centres if required.
| Advertisement No. | NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59 |
| Total Vacancies | 270 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Exam Date | 26 Apr 2026 Upcoming |
| Job Location | 📍 All India |
| Official Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Exam Notification | Download PDF |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 11 February 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 07 April 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 26 April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | To be notified |
| NCLCIL Website | Open Wesbite |
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