Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), Karnataka, Surveyor and Mining Sirdar Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification :
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has officially released the NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification for the direct recruitment of Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C and Surveyor (Mining) T&S Grade-B posts.
The recruitment notification has been issued under Employment Notification Ref. No. NCL/SING/HR/Direct-Recruitment/2026-27/246 dated 10 July 2026.
Through this recruitment drive, 259 regular vacancies have been announced, including 254 Mining Sirdar posts and 5 Surveyor (Mining) posts, for deployment at various NCL mines and establishments located in Singrauli District (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonebhadra District (Uttar Pradesh).
Eligible Indian nationals possessing the prescribed Mining qualifications, DGMS competency certificates, Gas Testing Certificate, First Aid Certificate, or Surveyor's Certificate of Competency can apply online through the official NCL website.
The online application process begins on 14 July 2026 (10:00 AM) and closes on 05 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification to understand the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, reservation policy, application fee, CBT pattern, syllabus, document requirements, and online application procedure before submitting their applications.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Overview :
Organization: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL).
Parent Organization: Coal India Limited (CIL).
Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment.
Notification Reference: NCL/SING/HR/Direct-Recruitment/2026-27/246.
Notification Date: 10 July 2026.
Posts Offered :
Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C.
Surveyor (Mining) T&S Grade-B.
Total Vacancies: 259 Posts.
Job Location: Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) & Sonebhadra (Uttar Pradesh).
Application Mode: Online.
Registration Start Date: 14 July 2026.
Last Date to Apply: 05 August 2026.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF :
Northern Coalfields Limited has released the official Employment Notification in both English and Hindi on its official website.
Candidates should download and read the complete notification before applying online.
The notification contains complete information regarding :
Vacancy distribution.
Eligibility criteria.
Educational qualifications.
Age limit and relaxation.
Pay scale.
Reservation policy.
Computer Based Test (CBT).
Detailed syllabus.
Document verification.
Application procedure.
Important instructions.
NCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 10 July 2026.
Online Registration Starts: 14 July 2026 (10:00 AM).
Last Date to Submit Online Application: 05 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 05 August 2026.
CBT Examination Date: To be announced later through the official website and Admit Card.
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to submit their online applications.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details :
Northern Coalfields Limited has announced a total of 259 vacancies under this recruitment drive.

Post-wise Vacancies :
Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C: 254 Posts.
Surveyor (Mining) T&S Grade-B: 5 Posts.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution :
Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C :
Unreserved (UR): 101 Posts.
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 25 Posts.
Scheduled Caste (SC): 51 Posts.
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 13 Posts.
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 64 Posts.
Total: 254 Posts.
Surveyor (Mining) T&S Grade-B :
Unreserved (UR): 2 Posts.
EWS: Nil.
SC: Nil.
ST: 2 Posts.
OBC-NCL: 1 Post.
Total: 5 Posts.
Vacancy Highlights :
Total vacancies include backlog vacancies.
Reservation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is not applicable for these statutory mining posts.
The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease based on organizational requirements.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria :
Candidates must satisfy all prescribed eligibility conditions before applying online.

Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C :
Candidates should possess any one of the following :
Option 1 :
Matriculation or equivalent qualification.
Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS.
Valid Gas Testing Certificate.
Valid First Aid Certificate.
Option 2 :
Matriculation.
Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering.
Valid Overman Competency Certificate issued by DGMS.
Valid Gas Testing Certificate.
Valid First Aid Certificate.

Surveyor (Mining) T&S Grade-B :
Candidates should possess any one of the following :
Option 1 :
Matriculation.
Valid Surveyor's Certificate of Competency (SCC) issued by DGMS.
Option 2 :
Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or Mine Surveying Engineering.
Valid Surveyor's Certificate of Competency (SCC).
Important Qualification Conditions
Higher qualifications are also acceptable.
Distance education or part-time qualifications will not be considered.
All qualifications must be obtained from recognized institutions approved by the competent authorities.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Age Limit :
Age will be calculated as on 05 August 2026.
Minimum Age: 18 Years.
Maximum Age: 30 Years.
Age Relaxation
SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years.
Ex-Servicemen: Length of military service plus applicable relaxation.
Departmental Candidates of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries: No upper age limit.
The Date of Birth recorded in the Matriculation Certificate will be considered final.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Salary :
Selected candidates will receive attractive pay under NCWA-XI.
Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C :
Basic Pay: ₹47,330.25 per month.
Surveyor (Mining) T&S Grade-B :
Basic Pay: ₹51,103.12 per month.
Additional Benefits :
Selected candidates will also receive :
Dearness Allowance (DA).
Attendance Bonus.
Special Allowance.
Transport Subsidy.
Medical Facilities.
Other admissible benefits under NCWA rules.
Probation :
Probation Period: 6 Months for both posts.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Reservation Policy :
Reservation benefits are available for :
Scheduled Caste (SC).
Scheduled Tribe (ST).
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
Important points :
Valid caste and reservation certificates are mandatory.
OBC candidates should belong to the Central Government Non-Creamy Layer list.
EWS candidates must submit a valid Income & Asset Certificate.
Candidates selected on merit without relaxation will be adjusted against UR vacancies.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee :
Category-wise Fee :
General / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹1,180 (₹1,000 Application Fee + ₹180 GST).
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental Candidates: No Fee.
Important Points :
Fee payment is accepted through online mode only.
Application fee once paid is non-refundable.
Applications without successful fee payment will be rejected.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process :
Selection will be conducted through the following stages :
Computer Based Test (CBT).
Document Verification.
Medical Examination.
Computer Based Test
Mode: Online.
Duration: 90 Minutes.
Total Questions: 100.
Total Marks: 100.
No Negative Marking.
Question Paper Language: English & Hindi.
Exam Pattern :
Section A :
Technical Subject Questions.
70 Questions.
70 Marks.
Section B :
General Knowledge.
General Awareness.
Reasoning.
Verbal Ability.
Mental Ability.
Quantitative Aptitude.
30 Questions.
30 Marks.
Minimum Qualifying Marks :
UR / EWS: 50 Marks.
SC / ST / OBC-NCL / ESM: 40 Marks.
Merit Criteria :
In case of a tie :
Higher Technical Section Marks.
Older Candidate.
Alphabetical Order of Name.

NCL Recruitment 2026 CBT Syllabus :

Mining Sirdar :
Important topics include :
Opencast Mining.
Mine Safety.
Coal Mines Regulations 2017.
Mines Act 1952.
DGMS Circulars.
Explosives.
Mine Rescue Rules.
Report Writing.
Reclamation.
Safety Management.

Surveyor (Mining) :
Important topics include :
Chain Surveying.
Compass Surveying.
Total Station.
GPS Surveying.
Theodolite.
Contouring.
Tachometry.
Geodesy.
Photogrammetry.
Remote Sensing.
AutoCAD.
Surpac.
Drone Survey.
Laser Scanning.
Mine Planning.
Common Subjects
General Knowledge.
Current Affairs.
General Science.
Reasoning.
Quantitative Aptitude.
English & Hindi Language.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Documents Required :
Candidates should upload or produce the following documents :
Passport-size Photograph.
Signature.
Matriculation Certificate.
DGMS Competency Certificate.
Gas Testing Certificate (Mining Sirdar).
First Aid Certificate (Mining Sirdar).
Surveyor's Certificate (Surveyor Post).
Degree/Diploma Certificates.
Caste Certificate (if applicable).
EWS Certificate (if applicable).
OBC-NCL Certificate.
Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable).
J&K Domicile Certificate (if applicable).

How to Apply for NCL Recruitment 2026 :
Visit the official NCL website.
Open the Career -- Recruitment section.
Read the complete Employment Notification carefully.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the online application form with correct personal and educational details.
Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Verify all details before final submission.
Submit the application before 05 August 2026.
Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

NCL Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions :
Candidates can apply for only one post under this recruitment notification.
All qualifications must be recognized by the appropriate statutory authorities.
Issuance of the Admit Card does not guarantee final eligibility.
Eligibility verification will be conducted only after the CBT.
No relaxation in educational qualification is permitted.
Government, PSU, and Autonomous Body employees must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification.
Selected candidates may be posted at any NCL mine or establishment and may also be transferred within Coal India Limited subsidiaries as per organizational requirements.
Final appointment is subject to medical fitness as per Coal India Limited rules.
SC/ST candidates appearing for the CBT will be eligible for TA reimbursement as per applicable rules.
No TA/DA will be paid for document verification or joining.
Any dispute related to this recruitment will fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Candidates should regularly visit the official NCL website for updates regarding admit cards, examination schedules, results, and further recruitment notifications.