NCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 259 Mining Sirdar & Surveyor Posts

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is a Miniratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, engaged in large-scale opencast coal mining across Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh and Sonebhadra district in Uttar Pradesh. To strengthen its statutory mining workforce, NCL has released an Employment Notification inviting online applications from Indian nationals for the posts of Mining Sirdar T&S Gr. C and Surveyor (Mining) T&S Gr. B, for regular deployment across its mines and establishments. This recruitment drive offers a valuable opportunity for candidates holding statutory mining competency certificates to secure a stable career with a leading central public sector coal mining company. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Selected Mining Sirdars supervise underground and opencast mine workings, ensure adherence to safety regulations, oversee shot-firing and use of explosives, and manage day-to-day operational safety at the workplace. Surveyors (Mining) handle mine surveying activities, including chain and compass surveying, theodolite and total station work, dip and strike calculations, and preparation of accurate mine plans essential for safe and compliant mining operations. Both roles are safety-critical and statutory in nature, governed by the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017, and require candidates to hold valid competency certificates issued by the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS). These posts form the backbone of safe mining practice within NCL's operations 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗿, 𝗧&𝗦 𝗚𝗿. 𝗖 : Candidates must have passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination, along with either a valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate of Competency (with Gas Testing and First Aid Certificates), or a Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering with a valid Overman Competency Certificate (plus Gas Testing and First Aid Certificates), as per Coal Mines Regulations, 2017. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗿 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴), 𝗧&𝗦 𝗚𝗿. 𝗕 : Candidates must have passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination along with a valid Surveyors' Certificate of Competency, or hold a Degree/Diploma in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering with the same certificate, as per Coal Mines Regulations, 2017. 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 : Candidates must be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old as on 5th August 2026, the Crucial Date. Age relaxation of 5 years applies for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and service period plus 3 years for Ex-Servicemen; there is no upper age limit for Departmental candidates of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries. 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 : Applicants must be Indian citizens meeting all statutory certification requirements; qualifications obtained through distance learning or part-time study are not considered valid. Selection Process Selection to both posts will be based purely on performance in a Computer Based Test, followed by document scrutiny and verification, with no interview stage involved. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) Step 1 – 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗖𝗕𝗧) : Conducted separately for each post, the CBT carries 100 marks and lasts 90 minutes in a single sitting, with Section A (70 marks) covering discipline-specific technical knowledge and Section B (30 marks) covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. There is no negative marking. Step 2 – 𝗖𝘂𝘁-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 : Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks for their category — 50 marks for UR/EWS and 40 marks for SC/ST/ESM/OBC-NCL — out of a maximum of 100. Step 3 – 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆/𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 : Candidates meeting the cut-off are called for verification of testimonials and eligibility documents in order of merit, up to the number of vacancies remaining unfilled. Step 4 – 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 : Candidates found eligible after verification undergo a medical examination as per Coal India Limited's rules before final appointment. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 1. Visit the official NCL website, www.nclcil.in, and go to Career > Recruitment > Employment Notification for Direct Recruitment of Statutory Posts. 2. Read the Employment Notification carefully, available in English and Hindi, to confirm eligibility for the chosen post. 3. Register online and fill the application form with personal, educational, and certification details. 4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, Matriculation certificate, and the relevant DGMS competency certificate, plus category certificates if applicable. 5. Pay the prescribed application fee online, where applicable, through the payment gateway. 6. Verify all entered details carefully, since no correction is possible after final submission. 7. Submit the application; no hard copy needs to be posted to NCL.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛 Aspirants with mining and surveying qualifications actively seek NCL recruitment for the rare combination of specialised, statutory-grade employment and the security of a central PSU under Coal India Limited. Selection based solely on a Computer Based Test, without any interview, appeals to candidates who prefer merit-based evaluation. Complete fee exemption for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, and Departmental candidates, combined with reasonable age relaxation and a transparent, rule-bound process, makes this recruitment attractive to technically qualified jobseekers across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and neighbouring states.