📢 NCL Recruitment 2026 — Assistant Foreman (Trainee)

Northern Coalfields Limited has recently announced a major government job drive that 10th pass and diploma holders can apply for:

  • 🧑‍🔧 Post: Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade‑C
  • 📍 Location: Singrauli & Sonbhadra coal mining areas
  • 📅 Total Vacancies: 270 posts
  • 🎓 Eligibility:
    • 10th pass certificate
    • 3‑year engineering diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics & Telecom trade
  • 📌 Apply Start: 11 Feb 2026
  • 📌 Last Date: 5 Mar 2026
    👉 Online applications are open on the NCL official portal.

This is a great opportunity for diploma holders to get a government job directly in a reputed public sector unit.

🧰 Earlier NCL & Technical Jobs (2025)

🔹 Technician Trainee Posts (10th + ITI Eligible)

In 2025, NCL also invited applications for 200 technician posts — a huge opportunity for 10th pass candidates with ITI qualification:

  • 🛠️ Posts included:
    • Technician Fitter Trainee – 95
    • Technician Electrician Trainee – 95
    • Technician Welder Trainee – 10
  • 📜 Eligibility: 10th pass + relevant ITI certificate
  • 📆 Application Period: April–May 2025
  • 📍 Work Area: madhya pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
  • 💰 Pay: Around ₹1536–₹1583/day during training period
    👉 Candidates were selected via Computer‑Based Test (CBT).

This kind of recruitment returns every year and is regularly published on the official NCL website.

🎓 Other NCL Recruitment You Should Know

Apart from direct hiring, NCL also has Apprenticeships and Diploma Graduate Training programs:

  • 🧑‍🔧 Diploma Apprentice/Trainee posts (various engineering streams)
  • 🛠️ Monthly stipends provided during apprenticeship training
  • 📅 Registrations often via National Apprenticeship Training Schemes
    👉 These are great starting options for diploma holders to gain industry experience and later transition to permanent jobs in PSUs.

💼 Other government Jobs Suitable for 10th Pass & diploma Holders

While NCL is currently in the news, there are many more government recruitment opportunities you can explore:

🚆 Indian Railways

Technician / Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) — 10th/ITI or 10th + diploma eligible, thousands of vacancies opened under Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).

📮 India Post – GDS

Gramin Dak Sevak & Branch Postmaster — 10th pass eligible jobs with no major entrance exam required.

⚙️ Other PSUs & Apprentice Jobs

government bodies like Uranium Corporation of india Ltd (UCIL) and other public sector units regularly hire apprentices and technicians with ITI or diploma qualifications.

📌 Key Tips Before Applying

read the official notification carefully for eligibility and age limits.
✅ Keep documents ready: 10th certificate, diploma/ITI certificate, photo ID, Aadhaar, caste certificate (if applicable).
✅ Check official websites like nclcil.in for updates directly.

 

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