WCL Recruitment 2026: 444 Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman Vacancies | ₹47,330 Salary

WCL Recruitment 2026: 444 Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman Vacancies | ₹47,330 Salary | Apply by 10 August 2026

Last date to Apply 10 August 2026

1. Introduction - WCL Recruitment 2026

Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Category-I PSU under Coal India Limited, invites online applications for statutory supervisory staff. This recruitment covers Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Electrical) posts across underground and opencast mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

With a total of 444 vacancies, WCL offers a competitive salary of ₹47,330 per month plus allowances. Selection will be through a Computer Based Test (CBT). Applications open on 16 July 2026 and close on 10 August 2026.

2. Job Overview - WCL Recruitment 2026

Post	Description
Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C	Supervisory role in underground mines requiring statutory competency certificates.
Assistant Foreman (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C	Supervisory role in electrical operations in mines requiring diploma and supervisory certificate.

3. Salary Structure - WCL Recruitment 2026

Post	Basic Pay	Probation/Training
Mining Sirdar	₹47,330.25 per month	6 months probation
Assistant Foreman (Electrical)	₹47,330.25 per month	2 years training

4. Important Dates - WCL Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release	16 July 2026
Application Start	20 July 2026 (10:00 AM)
Application End	10 August 2026 (11:55 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date	10 August 2026
Exam / Interview Date	To be announced

5. Vacancy Details - WCL Recruitment 2026

Post	Total Vacancies
Mining Sirdar	220
Assistant Foreman (Electrical)	224
Grand Total	444

6. Application Fee - WCL Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
UR/OBC/EWS	₹1180 (₹1000 + GST ₹180)
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental	Nil

7. Important Links - WCL Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Official PDF notification
Apply Online	Submit application form
Official Website	Western Coalfields Limited homepage
Join WhatsApp	Get instant updates via WhatsApp channel
Join Telegram	Follow RapidoJobsIndia Telegram channel

8. Eligibility Criteria - WCL Recruitment 2026

Post	Qualification	Age Limit
Mining Sirdar	Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS. Valid Gas Testing Certificate. Valid First Aid Certificate. OR Diploma in Mining Engineering from a recognized institute with Overman Certificate issued by DGMS. Higher statutory competency certificates are also acceptable.	Minimum: 18 years Maximum: 30 years (UR/EWS) Relaxations: OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PwBD (10–15 years), Ex-Servicemen (service period + relaxation), Departmental candidates (no upper age limit).
Assistant Foreman (Electrical)	Diploma (minimum 3 years) in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute. Valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate for mines issued by the appropriate government.	Minimum: 18 years Maximum: 30 years (UR/EWS) Relaxations as per government rules (same as above).

9. Documents Required - WCL Recruitment 2026

Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate (for Date of Birth proof).
Educational qualification certificates (Diploma/Degree/Competency Certificates).
Valid statutory certificates (Mining Sirdar, Overman, Electrical Supervisory, Gas Testing, First Aid).
Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in prescribed format.
Caste validity certificate (for Maharashtra candidates).
EWS certificate (if applicable).
PWD certificate (if applicable, minimum 40% benchmark disability).
Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable).
Recent passport-size photographs.
Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport).
Self-declaration for OBC non-creamy layer (if applicable).

10. How to Apply - WCL Recruitment 2026

Visit the official WCL Recruitment Portal.
Click on “Apply Online” under Employment Notification No. 2026/69.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Login with credentials and fill the application form carefully.
Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and category information.
Upload scanned copies of required documents in prescribed formats.
Pay the application fee online (₹1180 for UR/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental).
Preview the application form and ensure all details are correct.
Submit the application form and download the confirmation receipt.
Print the application form for future reference and document verification.

11. Selection Procedure - WCL Recruitment 2026

Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT):
- 100 questions (20 General Aptitude + 80 Technical).
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- No negative marking.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST – 40.
Stage 2 – Document Verification:
- Shortlisted candidates (3 times the vacancies) will be called for verification.
- Original certificates and self-attested copies must be produced.
- Non-compliance or mismatch in eligibility will lead to rejection.
Stage 3 – Merit List:
- Prepared category-wise based on CBT scores.
- Tie-breaking: Date of Birth (older first), then alphabetical order of first name.
Final Appointment:
- Provisional offer issued based on merit and reservation rules.
- Medical fitness and character verification mandatory before joining.

12. Exam Pattern - WCL Recruitment 2026

Section	Questions
General Aptitude	20
Technical	80
Total	100 (90 minutes)

13. Job Location - WCL Recruitment 2026

Selected candidates will be posted in WCL mines across Nagpur, Chandrapur, Yavatmal (Maharashtra) and Betul, Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh).

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15. FAQs - WCL Recruitment 2026

1. What is the total number of vacancies?

There are 444 vacancies in total – 220 for Mining Sirdar and 224 for Assistant Foreman (Electrical).

2. What is the salary offered?

The initial basic pay is ₹47,330.25 per month plus allowances under NCWA XI.

3. What are the eligibility criteria for Mining Sirdar?

Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate, Gas Testing & First Aid Certificate, or Diploma in Mining Engineering with Overman Certificate.

4. What are the eligibility criteria for Assistant Foreman (Electrical)?

Diploma in Electrical Engineering and a valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate for mines.

5. What is the age limit?

Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years for UR/EWS. Relaxations apply for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and departmental candidates.

6. What is the application start and end date?

Applications open on 16 July 2026 and close on 10 August 2026.

7. How can candidates apply?

Applications must be submitted online only via the official WCL website: www.westerncoal.in.

8. What is the application fee?

₹1180 for UR/OBC/EWS. No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental candidates.

9. What is the selection process?

Selection is based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 questions (General Aptitude + Technical), followed by document verification.

10. What is the exam pattern?

CBT has 100 MCQs: 20 General Aptitude and 80 Technical. Duration is 90 minutes. No negative marking.

11. Where will candidates be posted?

Selected candidates can be posted in any UG or OC mine of WCL across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

12. What documents are required?

Educational certificates, caste/category certificates, PwBD/EWS certificates (if applicable), and valid competency certificates must be uploaded and verified.