Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Cat-1 subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, has released Employment Notification No. 2026/69 for 444 posts of Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor. Eligible candidates can apply online from 20 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 through the official WCL website. Complete details on eligibility, age limit, pay, application fee, selection process and how to apply are given below.
WCL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited |
| Notification No. | 2026/69 dated 16.07.2026 |
| Post Names | Mining Sirdar (T&S Grade-C); Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor (T&S Grade-C) |
| Total Vacancies | 444 Posts |
| Qualification | Diploma / Statutory Certificate (post-wise) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years (UR) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | westerncoal.in |
Important Dates
| Start Date to Apply Online | 20 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 August 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility / Age | 10 August 2026 |
| CBT / Admit Card Dates | To be intimated on the official website |
Vacancy Details
| Post | No. of Posts |
| Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C | 220 |
| Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C | 224 |
| Total | 444 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Mining Sirdar: Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS, valid Gas Testing Certificate, valid First-Aid Certificate, and 3 years’ experience in underground mines; OR a Diploma in Mining Engineering with the required statutory certificates.
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor: Diploma (minimum 3-year course) in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognised institute, plus a valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate for Mines.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years | Maximum Age: 30 Years for UR/EWS as on 10 August 2026. Age relaxation: OBC (NCL) 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10–15 years, and Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Application Fee
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + GST ₹180) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Departmental | Nil |
The fee must be paid online only and is non-refundable.
Salary / Pay Scale
Initial Basic Pay: ₹47,330.25 per month (NCWA XI) for both posts, plus Dearness Allowance, attendance bonus, HRA, transport subsidy and medical facility as admissible. Mining Sirdar has a 6-month probation; Assistant Foreman (Electrical) has a 2-year training period.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 questions (20 General Aptitude + 80 Technical), 90 minutes, no negative marking
- Document Scrutiny / Verification
- Medical Examination
Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 50, OBC (NCL) – 45, SC/ST – 40. Shortlisting for document verification is done for 3 times the number of vacancies in each category.
How to Apply for WCL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official WCL website westerncoal.in.
- Open the Recruitment / Careers section and read the detailed notification.
- Register using your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form and upload the required documents and photograph.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here (from 20 July 2026) |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | westerncoal.in |
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Disclaimer: The above information is compiled from WCL Employment Notification No. 2026/69 and reliable sources. Candidates are advised to read the official notification on westerncoal.in before applying.
