NCL Various Post Exam Date 2026

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has officially announced the examination date for various posts, including HEMM Operator, Paramedical Staff, and Overseer (Civil). The highly anticipated examination is scheduled for July 06, 2026. Candidates who successfully applied during the application window from April 09, 2026, to May 01, 2026, can now prepare for the upcoming test.

Vacancy Details

Northern Coalfields Limited is conducting recruitment for a total of 577 posts across various departments. The detailed breakdown is as follows:

Post Name	Number of Posts
Dumper Operator (Trainee)	308
Grader Operator (Trainee)	34
Dozer Operator (Trainee)	52
Crane Operator (Trainee)	17
Pay Loader Operator (Trainee)	18
Surface Minor Operator (Trainee)	43
Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C	47
Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C	04
Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C	12
Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D	02
Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C	04
Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D	01
Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee), T&S Grade C	03
Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D	02
Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C	30

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as of May 01, 2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age relaxation will be provided as per NCL regulations for various posts.

Educational Qualification:

• Dumper Operator (Trainee), Grader Operator (Trainee), Dozer Operator (Trainee), Crane Operator (Trainee), Pay Loader Operator (Trainee), Surface Minor Operator (Trainee): Candidates must have passed Matriculation / SSC / High School or equivalent from any recognized board of secondary or higher secondary education in India. They must also possess a valid HMV (Heavy Motor Vehicle) / Transport Driving License issued by any RTA/RTO of an Indian state.
• Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board. They should also have a B.Sc. Nursing degree or a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a government-recognized institute. Additionally, candidates must have valid registration with any State Nursing Council.
• Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Science from a recognized board. They should also have a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council or Central/State Government. Additionally, candidates must have valid registration with the Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
• Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C: Candidates must have a Diploma in Pathology from a government-recognized institute.
• Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board. They should also have a Diploma in Dentistry or Dental Technology from a government-recognized institute.
• Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C: Candidates must have a Diploma in Physiotherapy (minimum 3-year course) from a government-recognized institute.
• Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board. They should also have a Diploma in Refraction / Optometry from a government-recognized institute.
• Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee), T&S Grade C: Candidates must have a Diploma in Radiography from a government-recognized institute.
• Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board. They should also have minimum 2 years of experience as an ECG Technician in a hospital under a Cardiologist/Physician or in a reputed nursing home with ECG services.
• Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board. They should also have a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute.

Application Fee

• For UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates: ₹1000/- + ₹180 GST
• For SC/ST/ESM/PwBD candidates: ₹00/-
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	2026-04-09
Online Application Last Date	2026-05-01
Last Date For Fee Payment	2026-05-01
Exam Date	2026-07-06
Admit Card Release Date	Before Exam
Result Declared Date	Will Be Updated Soon

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test
2. Medical Examination
3. Document Verification

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) website.
2. Navigate to the "Careers / Recruitment" section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link for "NCL Various Post Exam Date 2026".
4. The official Exam Date Notice PDF will open on your screen.
5. Carefully review the examination date, reporting time, exam shift, and all important instructions.
6. Download the Exam Date Notice PDF for your records.
7. Take a printout of the notice if required for future reference.
8. Keep an eye on the official portal for updates regarding the Admit Card release.
9. The application portal is accessible via the direct link: [Apply Online Link]

Official Links

• Official Notification (PDF): https://www.nclcil.in/media/documents/Adobe_Scan_15_Jun_2026.pdf
• NCL Official Website: https://www.nclcil.in/data-listing/pages/recruitment