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WCL
Western Coalfields Limited
WCL Statutory Supervisory Staff 2026 • Advt No: 2026/69
Western Coalfields Limited Employment Notification No. 2026/69 notified 444 regular statutory supervisory vacancies: 220 Mining Sirdar and 224 Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical / Electrical Supervisor posts. The CBT was held on 14 October 2026 and the official objection window is open from 17 to 21 October 2026.
Total Vacancies
444
Age Limit
18–30 Years
Application Dates
20 Jul – 10 Aug 2026
Closes 11:55 PM IST
Job Location
Multi State
Qualification
Post-specific statutory qualification. Mining Sirdar: valid DGMS Mining Sirdar Certificate + Gas Testing + First-Aid + 3 years UG mine experience, OR Diploma in Mining Engineering + valid DGMS Overman Competency + Gas Testing + First-Aid. Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor: minimum 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering + Electrical Supervisory Certificate valid for Mines.
Salary / Stipend
Initial basic pay Rs. 47,330.25 per month under NCWA XI for both posts, plus admissible DA, attendance bonus, special allowance, HRA, transport subsidy, medical facility and other benefits.
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Particular | Updated Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India |
Recruitment | Recruitment of Statutory Supervisory Staff |
Employment Notification No. | 2026/69 |
Notification Date | 16 July 2026 |
Posts | Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical) / Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C |
Total Vacancies | 444 |
Mining Sirdar | 220 |
Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor | 224 |
Work Locations | WCL underground and opencast mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh |
Appointment | Regular appointment |
Current Status | Under Examination - CBT held; objection window open |
Latest official update: WCL conducted the CBT on 14 October 2026. The official objection-management notice dated 16 October 2026 opens the question / answer-key objection link from 17 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 21 October 2026, 11:55 PM.
Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
Online Application Starts | 20 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2026, 11:55 PM |
Eligibility / Age Cut-off | 10 August 2026 |
Admit Card Notice | 10 October 2026 |
Admit Card Download | 11-14 October 2026 |
Computer Based Test | 14 October 2026 |
Objection Notice | 16 October 2026 |
Objection Window | 17 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 21 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
CBT Result | Not yet officially verified as released as of 17 October 2026 |
Document Verification | To be notified after CBT result |
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
UR / OBC-NCL / EWS | Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 + GST Rs. 180) |
SC / ST | Nil |
PwBD | Nil |
Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Departmental Candidates | Nil |
Payment Mode | Online only |
Refund | Non-refundable |
Post | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C | 101 | 22 | 24 | 38 | 35 | 220 | Nil | 22 |
Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical) / Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C | 91 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 56 | 224 | 9 | 22 |
Combined Total | 192 | 44 | 50 | 67 | 91 | 444 | 9 | 44 |
Reservation note: PwBD and ESM reservations are horizontal and are included within the vertical totals. Mining Sirdar has no PwBD reservation; the 9 PwBD vacancies apply to Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor.
Post / Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
Mining Sirdar - Route 1 | Valid DGMS Mining Sirdar Certificate + valid Gas Testing Certificate + valid First-Aid Certificate + 3 years experience in Underground Mines. |
Mining Sirdar - Route 2 | Diploma in Mining Engineering + valid DGMS Overman Competency Certificate + valid Gas Testing Certificate + valid First-Aid Certificate. |
Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor | Minimum 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering + Electrical Supervisory Certificate valid for Mines issued by the Appropriate Government. |
Equivalent / Higher Qualification | Equivalent qualifications approved by the Central Government or higher qualification in the respective discipline are eligible as stated in the notification. |
Distance / Part-Time | Not accepted |
Restricted Competency | Not eligible |
One-Post Rule | Candidate can apply for only one of the two posts. |
Age Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | 18 years |
Maximum Age - UR / EWS | 30 years |
Age Cut-off | 10 August 2026 |
OBC-NCL | 3 years relaxation |
SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
PwBD UR | 10 years relaxation |
PwBD OBC-NCL | 13 years relaxation |
PwBD SC / ST | 15 years relaxation |
Ex-Servicemen | Defence service + 3 years for UR/EWS, +6 years for OBC-NCL, +8 years for SC/ST, subject to maximum age 50 years |
CIL / Subsidiary Departmental Candidates | No upper age limit |
Post | Initial Basic Pay | Training / Probation | Grade After Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 6 months probation | T&S Grade-C |
Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical) / Electrical Supervisor | Rs. 47,330.25 per month | 2 years training | T&S Grade-C |
Job Item | Details |
|---|---|
Pay Framework | National Coal Wage Agreement (NCWA) XI |
Additional Benefits | Dearness Allowance, attendance bonus, special allowance, HRA, transport subsidy, medical facility and other admissible benefits |
Job Nature | Regular / Permanent recruitment |
Posting | Any WCL Underground or Opencast mine / Area in Maharashtra or Madhya Pradesh |
Transfer Liability | Transferable to any Area of WCL |
Medical Fitness | Appointment subject to Initial Medical Examination |
Stage | Details |
|---|---|
Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Stage 2 | Document / Certificate Scrutiny and Verification |
Stage 3 | Merit Panel |
Stage 4 | Provisional Offer + Initial Medical Examination |
Document Verification Zone | 3 times the number of vacancies in each category |
Final Merit | Based on CBT marks after document verification |
Tie-Break | Older candidate first; then alphabetical order of first name |
CBT Component | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Part-I: General Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
Part-II: Technical / Post-Specific | 80 | 80 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Duration | 90 minutes |
Question Type | MCQ with four options |
Language | English and Hindi |
Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Minimum Qualifying - UR / EWS | 50 marks |
Minimum Qualifying - OBC-NCL | 45 marks |
Minimum Qualifying - SC / ST | 40 marks |
Post / Part | Major Topics |
|---|---|
Common Part-I | General English and comprehension; reasoning; analytical ability; quantitative aptitude; Class-X numeracy; data interpretation; national current affairs; Coal Industry awareness. |
Mining Sirdar Technical | Blasting; UG/OC mining methods; strata control; stowing; surveying; geology; inundation; mine fires/rescue; ventilation and mine gases; Sirdar duties; winding/haulage; shaft sinking; coal dust; accidents; face machinery; mine electrical safety; Mines Act / Coal Mines Regulations / DGMS safety provisions; report writing. |
Assistant Foreman Electrical Technical | Basic electrical engineering; electrical machines; power-generation economics; drives and control; VFD/PLC/SCADA/DCS; switchgear and protection; earthing and neutral systems; substations; overhead lines and cables; electrical safety; Electricity Act 2003; CEA Safety Regulations 2023; NBC 2016; emergency management. |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Open WCL Career > Recruitment and select Employment Notification No. 2026/69. |
2 | Choose only one post. |
3 | Fill personal, category, qualification, statutory competency and experience details carefully. |
4 | Upload recent photograph, signature, Matriculation certificate and all post-specific qualification / competency certificates. |
5 | Upload valid category / reservation documents where applicable. |
6 | Pay Rs. 1,180 online if UR / OBC-NCL / EWS; exempt categories pay Nil. |
7 | Submit by 10 August 2026, 11:55 PM. |
8 | No correction is allowed after final submission. |
Critical Check | Current Position |
|---|---|
Notification No. | 2026/69 |
Vacancies | 444 = 220 Mining Sirdar + 224 Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor |
Age | 18-30 years as on 10 August 2026 before relaxation |
Pay | Rs. 47,330.25 basic per month |
CBT | 100 questions / 100 marks / 90 minutes / no negative marking |
CBT Date | 14 October 2026 |
Objection Window | 17 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 21 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
Current Status | UNDER_EXAMINATION |
Result | Not yet officially verified as released |
There are 444 vacancies: 220 Mining Sirdar and 224 Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor posts.
The base age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 10 August 2026, with category-wise relaxation.
Candidates need either the prescribed Mining Sirdar statutory certificates plus 3 years UG-mine experience or Diploma in Mining Engineering plus Overman competency and prescribed certificates.
A minimum 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering plus an Electrical Supervisory Certificate valid for Mines is required.
The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes: 20 General Aptitude and 80 Technical questions. There is no negative marking.
The CBT was held on 14 October 2026.
The official objection window is open from 17 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 21 October 2026, 11:55 PM. The result has not yet been officially verified as released.
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